Chukwuma N. Njaka

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240-***-**** acuvm4@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSIONS

Nigeria, 2012

Plan to sit for the Texas Bar Exam, July 2016

EDUCATION

University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas

LL.M. in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law, May 2016 Membership: Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, Member Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Nigeria

Barrister at Law (B.L), November 2012

Activities: Moot Court participant

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B) with honors, September 2010 EXPERIENCE

Theo Nkire & Co., Abuja, Nigeria

Associate, Legal Researcher, and Case Analyst, October 2013 – July 2015 Represented a downstream oil and gas company on tortious, environmental, and adverse property title claims. Joined a team that defended a national financial institution in Garnishee proceedings in a multi Billion Naira enforcement of judgment in connection with oil spill claims. Prepared documents for the incorporation of an oil and gas holding company. Secured acquittal of a convict in the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Legal Services Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, Nigeria Counsel, October 2012 – September 2013

Drafted preliminary objections on jurisdiction. Conducted pre-trial interviews and analysis of information in advance of trial. Appeared on behalf of the Ministry of Federal Capital territory in varied land dispute/revocation of title disputes both in trial and appellate courts in the Federal Capital Territory. Azinge & Azinge & Co., Abuja, Nigeria.

Legal Intern, March 2012 – May 2012

Conducted research in withholding tax under Nigerian Laws. Assisted Senior Associates in organizing materials in preparing appellate briefs.

Abia State University Law Clinic

Student Clinician, 2010 – 2011

Educated the public as part of street lawyering on their Human Rights. Assisted in case management of indigent clients. Facilitated the release of unlawfully detained prisoners. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Igbo (native); English (proficient)

Professional Associations: Nigerian Bar Association; Nigerian Institute of Management