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
Port Moresby
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
Port Moresby
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
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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
Goroka
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