Lilah Violet Tol
Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea
Summary
Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organization goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer
Independent Consumer and Competition Commission
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Conduct research to draft court documents, support legal proceedings, and initiate legal action.
- Represent the Commission in Litigation matters and securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of policy formulation, advisory matters, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Draft and review legal documents and correspondences to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop corporate policies and procedures that align with the best practices of the Commission.
- Represent the legal division in executive management meetings on legal matters impacting the Commission's operations as acting Corporate Secretary on various occasions
- Provide support to all the core divisions on matters arising
- Manage all correspondences for the implementation of Price Control No.4 of 2023 conducted nationwide
- Develop detailed work plans based on broad guidance and direction to achieve deadlines
- Establish rapport with opposing counsels and other stakeholders within the consumer and competition space
Lawyer
Lane Lawyers
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represent clients in court proceedings.
- Achieve favorable case outcomes by researching legal precedents and preparing persuasive arguments.
- Advise clients on a variety of legal matters.
- Improve client satisfaction with timely communication and thorough explanations of complex legal concepts.
- Deliver exceptional client service through attentive listening, empathetic understanding, and creative problem-solving to address individual needs.
- Draft precise contracts and agreements that clearly outline obligations between parties while anticipating potential areas of conflict or dispute for employment, land, and conveyancing matters
- Prepare and draft wills for corporate clients.
- Direct and support clients with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Maintain a positive work environment within the firm and promote teamwork and mutual support.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Research Enumerator
Mekong Economics
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Increase respondent participation rates by building rapport and establishing trust during interviews.
- Collaborate closely with the team leader to address any discrepancies or issues during the survey.
- Made observations during the survey to enable accurate conclusions from the data collected.
- Contact assigned businesses and request participation in survey interviews, clearly explaining the process and purpose.
- Contact interviewees to rectify survey issues and ask follow-up questions.
- Draft thorough and accurate reports after survey completion.
- Review questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at the end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Complete surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
Scientific Officer
PNG Institute of Medical Research
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Optimize laboratory protocols for improved efficiency and accuracy as co-investigator for a research project
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to semi-quantitatively assess the level of an enzyme called Glucose-6-Phosphate-Dehydrogenase (G6PD)
- Develop a SOP to qualitatively detect G6PD deficiency
- Conduct DNA sequencing of the G6PD cDNA to identify mutations responsible for the deficiency
- Provided lab assistance for other projects by using molecular techniques in the laboratory
- Perform DNA extraction from whole blood & filter paper samples using high-throughput 96-well format commercial kits (Qiagen and Favorgen)
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources by doing monthly inventory for the unit, including procurement and supplies for the G6PD project
- Mentored junior scientists, enhancing their professional development and overall lab performance.
- Remain current on scientific developments by attending workshops, and conferences, and engaging in professional development activities regularly.
- Review literature frequently to identify emerging trends or new methodologies that could be applied within the research team's work.
- Present research findings at scientific forums and to the general public
- Managed laboratory resources efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of results without compromising quality.
Education
Certificate of Training - Legal Training
01.2022
Bachelor of Law - Law
07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
04.2011
Skills
- Legal Research & Review
- Drafting legal documentation & manage litigation
- Criminal and Civil Litigation and Advocacy
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Law
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Documentation And Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
Professional Development
- PNG Legal Training Institute, 2021, Commercial Law Litigation and Advocacy Workshop by the Queensland Bar Association, 09/27/2021 - 10/01/2021, Civil and Criminal Advocacy Workshop by the Victorian Bar Association, 08/09/2021 - 08/13/2021
- Molecular Biology Workshop, PNG IMR in collaboration with Walter + Eliza Hall Institute (Melbourne, Australia) and Burnet Institute (Melbourne, Australia), 09/08/2014 - 09/12/2014, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Workshop, PNG IMR in collaboration with Walter + Eliza Hall Institute (Melbourne, Australia) and Burnet Institute (Melbourne, Australia), 09/09/2013 - 09/12/2013, Techniques in Molecular Biology Workshop, PNG IMR in collaboration with Walter + Eliza Hall Institute (Melbourne, Australia) and Burnet Institute (Melbourne, Australia), 09/09/2012 - 09/12/2012
- Presenter: 40th Malaria Colloquium, 08/24/2016 - 08/26/2016, Madang, Observer: 49th PNG Medical Symposium, 09/04/2014 - 09/08/2014, Goroka, Presenter: PNG Biomedical and Social Science Society (BSSS) Meeting during the 48th PNG Medical Symposium, 09/02/2013 - 09/06/2013, Lae
- Using Microsoft One Note, In-house Training (07/2016, PNGIMR, Goroka), Using Microsoft Power, In-house Training (07/2016, PNGIMR, Goroka), Good Clinical Practices and Ethics, In-house training (01/2016, PNGIMR, Goroka), Scientific Referencing using EndNote X, In-house Training (07/2016, PNGIMR, Goroka)
References
- Tony Noki, Managing Partner, Lane Lawyers, PO Box 1857, VISION CITY, NCD, TNoki@lanelawyers.com.pg
- Leah Opiari, Manager Human Resources, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, PO Box 6394, BOROKO, NCD, lopiari@iccc.gov.pg
- Eunice Parua, Partner, Leahy Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers, P.O.BOX 1173, PORT MORESBY, National Capital District, eparua@llls.com.pg
- Celine Barnadas (PhD), Senior Research Fellow, Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research, PO Box 60, GOROKA, EHP, celine.barnadas@gmail.com
Extracurricular Activities
- Board Secretary for New Covenant Ministries International (NCMI), 01/2021 - Present
- Mentee under the Aspiring Lawyers PNG Program 2021, 12/2020 - 05/2021
- Mooter in the Sir Buri Kidu Moot Court Competition, 06/2020 - 09/2020
- Transcriber with Population Services International, 12/2019 - 02/2020
Timeline
Legal Officer - Independent Consumer and Competition Commission
03.2023 - 03.2025
Lawyer - Lane Lawyers
08.2022 - 03.2023
Research Enumerator - Mekong Economics
04.2022 - 07.2022
Scientific Officer - PNG Institute of Medical Research
06.2011 - 02.2016
Legal Training Institute - Certificate of Training, Legal Training
University of Papua New Guinea - Bachelor of Law, Law
University of Papua New Guinea - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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