Ogochukwu Ifeoma Ebede, J.D.

***** ********* ***** ****** **, 77379

713-***-****

acwoc5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my excellent communication skills (written and verbal), educational background, organizational skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, while thriving in a constantly changing environment.

Professional Experience

Compliance Law Clerk January 2015- April 2015

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Phoenix, AZ

- Compile and maintain document records ensuring they meet the legal requirements.

- Prepare presentation for supervising attorney.

- Conduct investigations and research using WestLaw and Lexis Nexis, as needed.

- Perform general administrative support tasks, including scheduling and coordinating training sessions and updating project documentation.

- Investigate and help resolve contract issues involving specifications and costs identified by general counsel.

- Draft and review companies compliance polices.

- Implement internal controls policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable local state and federal laws regulations.

- Perform compliance risk assessments under supervision.

- Monitor and track routing of contracts related documents and disclosures through various departments.

- Analyze and validate contracts made with vendors and customers.

- Address issues and expectations to ensure proactive follow-up of regulatory compliance updates. Law Clerk January 2014- August 2015

US Legal, Dothan, Alabama

- Conduct research on special projects, such as intellectual property policies.

- Conduct data analysis on assigned projects and identify trends to help develop strategies.

- Review and process legal rights infringement reports.

- Input and update information in data system using Microsoft Office.

- Establish and maintain various development databases(excel, SQL), project schedules and tracking tools.

- Prepare presentations for management and other internal and external stakeholders.

- Create and deliver monthly regulatory update reports to the legal team.

- Gather data and work collaboratively with internal and external team members. Law Clerk May 2015- August 2015

Corso Law Group, Phoenix, AZ

- Conduct research and analytical skills in legal matters, exercising impeccable judgment.

- Follow up on problems that demand attention to ensure timely response.

- Conduct document revisions and perform quality control in accordance to company guidelines.

- Evaluates and coordinate research documents.

- Docketing of time sensitive filings and meet deadlines.

- Assist general counsel in giving legal advice to clients.

- Develop strategies and implement solutions to improve system.

- Assist and engage in problem to help develop solutions for contracts.

- Input and update information in data system using Microsoft products in the accounting systems.

- Manage deadlines by filing, organizing and prioritizing projects accordingly.

- Capture and report daily activities that reflect workload of assignments. Law Clerk September 2014 - December 2014

Superior Court of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

- Write official tentative motions for the Court.

- Analyze opposing arguments concerning requests and oppositions for various civil motions.

- Work extensively with the Honorable Judge to improve my legal analysis, research and writing skills.

- Applying the practices of converting hard copy records into electronic readable files formats for publish- ing in CaseMaps.

- E-filing: Drafting of notices, petitions, counter-petitions, compliance with discovery deadlines. answers/ responses, LexisNexis and Westlaw research.

- Cite check and research case law, statutes, and secondary sources through Westlaw and Lexis relating to a number of legal issues.

- Observe oral arguments regarding motions, Temporary Restraining Orders, and case status conferences. Compliance/Technical Analyst February 2012 - August 2013 BHP Billiton, Houston, TX

- Monitor and track routing of documents through various departments..

- Assist in contract negotiations during customer contracts review.

- Work with field operations in response to monitoring initiatives.

- Investigate and help resolve compliance issues.

- Perform compliance risk assessments.

- Conduct investigations as needed.

- Develop strategies and implement solutions to improve company policies.

- Documenting changes or amendments that arise during execution of contractual agreement.

- Perform general administrative support tasks, including scheduling and coordinating training sessions and updating project documentation.

- Maintain the physical maintenance of files with due diligence.

- Conduct risk analysis of imported data in accordance to company guidelines.

- Accurately entered contract data into SAP system for proper account maintenance.

- Perform compliance assessments to determine if regulatory requirements are aligned with the business systems.

- File internal and external communications with Business Segments when appropriate. Education/Certification

Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ

Juris Doctorate

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Skills

• Microsoft Office

• West Law

• Lexis Nexis

• Legal/Compliance Research

• Contract Negotiation

• Policy & Procedure Review

• Product Management

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving

• Anti-Money Laundering

(AML)

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