Ogochukwu Ifeoma Ebede, J.D.
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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)