Oshinofa Lakoju
About Oshinofa Lakoju
Oshinofa Lakoju serves as a Legal Coordinator at Sesame Workshop, where he has worked since 2021. He has previous experience in legal roles at Paul Hastings and Meenan & Associates, LLC, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from American International College.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Oshinofa Lakoju has served as a Legal Coordinator at Sesame Workshop since 2021. In this role, Lakoju is responsible for various legal tasks that support the organization's operations. Lakoju has delegated tasks to an assistant coordinator to enhance team efficiency. This position allows Lakoju to engage with high-level legal processes and contribute to the organization's legal framework.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to joining Sesame Workshop, Oshinofa Lakoju worked as a Legal & Administrative Assistant at Meenan & Associates, LLC from 2020 to 2021. In this role, Lakoju improved department workflow by implementing new strategies during bi-weekly Legal Department check-ins. Lakoju also shadowed negotiations and mediations, gaining exposure to essential legal processes. Additionally, Lakoju interned at Paul Hastings for one month in 2018, where foundational legal skills were developed.
Legal Document Drafting and Review
Oshinofa Lakoju has experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents. This includes Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Cease and Desist (C&D) letters. Lakoju also reviewed and input information for licensing, program sales, publishing, and grant agreements, contributing to the legal compliance of the organization.
Educational Background in Criminal Justice
Oshinofa Lakoju earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from American International College, completing the program from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provided Lakoju with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices, which are applied in the current role at Sesame Workshop.