Legal Intern
Resume:
Obinna Iloani
****@**********.*** • 832-***-**** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/iloani/
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC
J.D. Candidate – Tech Law Scholar – Tech & Society Fritz Family Fellow Class of 2022 Texas Tech University College of Arts and Sciences Lubbock, TX Political Science: Bachelor of Arts December 2017
Honors/Awards: Dean’s Honor List x 4
Study Abroad: Texas Tech Center in Sevilla - Comparative Politics Seville, Spain May 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law and Policy Washington, DC Research Fellow May 2020 - August 2020
Researched and drafted legal memoranda on communications based technology policy areas like broadband internet access
Drafted opinions on privacy technology such as facial recognition software, drones and cellphone surveillance
Organized and documented a panel of legal researchers to discuss their report on the role of governmental AI systems Reddy & Neumann P.C. Houston, TX
Litigation Paralegal May 2019 - September 2019
Processed clients for employment based immigration via the federal H1-B Visa Program
Prepared and filed lawsuits on behalf of clients looking to overcome immigration denials and visa delays
Worked as the sole paralegal in the nascent litigation department, preparing >60 lawsuits in two weeks CS DISCO Houston, TX
Sales Development Representative March 2018 – August 2018
Utilized interpersonal skills and eDiscovery platform knowledge to build and leverage sales relationships
Gained valuable insight regarding the common practices of the legal industry LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & AFFILIATIONS
Georgetown Black Law Student Association Washington, D.C. Mentor August 2020 - Present
Provides academic and career support for current first year students
Works with other BLSA mentors to provide resources and programming Miguel Levario for Congress Campaign Lubbock, TX
Political Research Intern October 2017 – March 2018
Specialized in opposition research and media strategies
Drafted press releases, newsletters, policy statements and opinion pieces
Engaged in concentrated door to door voter outreach efforts Office of Congressman Green Washington, D.C.
Congressional Intern January 2017 – May 2017
Drafted memos, short speeches, press releases, constituent response letters, newsletters and social media posts
Conducted Capitol Hill tours for constituents and visiting students
Received a personal commendation from Congressman Green Other Affiliations: Georgetown BLSA, Space Law Society, Cyber Law Society SKILLS & INTERESTS
Language: French (Intermediate)
This is not an official transcript. Courses which are in progress may also be included on this transcript. Record of: Obinna Ogochuku C. Iloani
GUID: 837409951
Course Level: Juris Doctor
Entering Program:
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor
Major: Law/Technology Law Scholars
Subj Crs Sec Title Crd Grd Pts R
Fall 2019 LAWJ 001 91 Civil Procedure 4.00 B- 10.68
Charles Abernathy
LAWJ 004 11 Constitutional Law I:
The Federal System
3.00 B 9.00
Jane Stromseth
LAWJ 005 13 Legal Practice:
Writing and Analysis
2.00 IP 0.00
EunHee Han
LAWJ 008 91 Torts 4.00 B 12.00
Girardeau Spann
LAWJ 1496 50 Tech Law Scholars
Seminar I
IP
Alexandra Givens
EHrs QHrs QPts GPA
Current 11.00 11.00 31.68 2.88
Cumulative 11.00 11.00 31.68 2.88
Subj Crs Sec Title Crd Grd Pts R
Spring 2020 LAWJ 002 12 Contracts 4.00 P 0.00
Michael Diamond
LAWJ 003 91 Criminal Justice 4.00 P 0.00
Paul Butler
LAWJ 005 13 Legal Practice:
Writing and Analysis
4.00 P 0.00
EunHee Han
LAWJ 007 91 Property 4.00 P 0.00
Michael Gottesman
LAWJ 1326 50 Legislation and
Regulation
3.00 P 0.00
William Buzbee
LAWJ 1496 50 Tech Law Scholars
Seminar I
P
Alexandra Givens
Mandatory P/F for Spring 2020 due to COVID19
EHrs QHrs QPts GPA
Current 19.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual 28.00 11.00 31.68 2.88
Cumulative 30.00 11.00 31.68 2.88
Subj Crs Sec Title Crd Grd Pts R
Fall 2020 LAWJ 025 07 Administrative Law 3.00 C+ 6.99
Glen Nager
LAWJ 110 08 Copyright Law 3.00 B 9.00
Julie Cohen
LAWJ 121 01 Corporations 4.00 B 12.00
Michael Diamond
LAWJ 1335 05 Race, Inequality &
Justice
2.00 B+ 6.66
Emma Jordan
LAWJ 1516 05 Tech Law Scholars
Seminar II
1.00 IP 0.00
Jennifer Sturiale
LAWJ 1722 05 Lawyers as Leaders 1.00 P 0.00
William Treanor
EHrs QHrs QPts GPA
Current 13.00 12.00 34.65 2.89
Cumulative 43.00 23.00 66.33 2.88
Subj Crs Sec Title Crd Grd Pts R
Spring 2021 LAWJ 1516 05 Tech Law Scholars
Seminar II
2.00 NR 0.00
Jennifer Sturiale
In Progress:
LAWJ 1040 08 Civ Tech: Digital
Tools and Access to
Justice
4.00 In Progress
LAWJ 1477 05 Video Games in
the 21st Century:
Creativity and
Innovation in Action
2.00 In Progress
LAWJ 215 08 Constitutional Law II:
Individual Rights and
Liberties
4.00 In Progress
LAWJ 235 08 International Law
I: Introduction to
International Law
3.00 In Progress
LAWJ 361 01 Professional
Responsibility:
The American Legal
Profession in the
21st Century: Tech,
Markets, & Reg
2.00 In Progress
Transcript Totals EHrs QHrs QPts GPA
Current 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual 13.00 12.00 34.65 2.89
Cumulative 43.00 23.00 66.33 2.88
End of Juris Doctor Record 25-JAN-2021 Page 1
Continued on Next Column Obinna Iloani
****@**********.*** • 832-***-**** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/iloani/ Good morning,
I am sending this letter, along with my attached resume, transcript, writing sample, to express my interest in applying to an office at the Federal Communications Commission as a legal intern this summer. As a Tech Law Scholar and former litigation paralegal, I welcome the opportunity to apply and refine my general legal research and writing skills as well as a deeper understanding of information privacy policy and algorithmic bias. The expertise that I can bring to the office next year is well-suited to the tasks laid out before the interns.
During my undergrad I interned in Congressman Gene Green’s office which sparked my fascination with digital communication technologies. After undergrad, I worked in legal technology, building on this interest before applying to law school. Last summer, my time, not only as a GU Tech & Society Fritz Fellow but as a Research Assistant at Georgetown’s Institute for Technology Law & Policy, deepened my interest in legal theories around machine learning governance tools as well as interdisciplinary considerations about cyber law and policy. I will make certain that I only further enrich the program by doing all I can to add to the collective resources and proudly represent the Georgetown Law student body. I look forward to hearing from you and would love an opportunity to discuss further. I will make certain that I only further enrich the program by doing all I can to add to the collective resources and proudly represent the Georgetown Law student body. I would be proud to bring the sum of my experiences to the FCC this summer. Thank you again for considering my candidacy. Please do not hesitate to respond. I look forward to hearing from you and would love an opportunity to discuss further. Best,
Obinna Iloani
Obinna Iloani
Address: 124 Q. St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (832)971- 1774 Email: ****@**********.***
Writing Sample
The attached writing sample is a legislative research memo I prepared while working at the Georgetown Institute for Technology Law last summer. The memo summarizes the broadband provision of the HEROES Act and details the FCC’s role as well as other facts and figures. It is 2 pages total excluding this one.
To: DeVan Hankerson
From: Obinna Iloani
Date: 05/22/2020
Re: HEROES Act Telecommunications Provisions Memo
HEROES Act Memorandum
Division M - Telecommunications Provision
Summary
The Title II E-Rate Support provision requires the FCC to promulgate regulations making connected equipment at public schools and libraries, such as modems and routers, available to students, teachers and patrons who may not have reliable advanced telecommunications access in their own homes. This provision applies to Tribal elementary and secondary schools as well as Tribal libraries who will be entitled to no less than five percent (5%) of the funds made available to the FCC. The Title III Emergency Benefit for Broadband Services provision stipulates that internet service providers (ISPs) will provide eligible households with a service offering equal to the emergency broadband benefit available to them upon the request of a member of the household. Eligibility for the benefit is determined through the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier or an FCC approved verification method conducted by an ISP. Providers will be reimbursed for the service and hardware provided, such as
“connected devices” by the FCC using the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund. This reimbursement will be issued pending a mandatory certification process. However, there will be no reimbursement for services rendered and hardware supplied before the act is enacted. This provision also provides for enhanced minimum standards for federal Lifeline benefits during emergency periods. Lifeline beneficiaries shall be eligible for unlimited minutes and uncapped data from the beginning of the emergency period to six months after the date, unless extended. The Title IV Continued Connectivity provision makes it illegal for telecommunications and voice service providers to shut off a household’s service or impose late fees in response to unpaid bills through the emergency period. It will also be illegal for providers to impose data caps or charge for additional data usage during the course of the emergency period. Denial of internet or telecommunications services to eligible households shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934. Figures
The HEROES Act so far provides $3 trillion to healthcare infrastructure and the economy. The bill specifically dedicates $5.5 billion to “closing the digital divide” with $1.5 billion earmarked immediately for the FCC’s E-Rate Program, which provides schools and public libraries with internet
“hot spots” and “connected devices”. The remaining $4 billion ($8.8 billion through fiscal year 2021) is earmarked to immediately establish the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, a resource pool for ISPs and telecommunications services to provide $50/month subsidies to low income families and furloughed workers, ensuring continued connectivity. Eligible households on Tribal land are entitled to discounts of $75/month. The bill authorizes $200,000,000 in state grants through fiscal year 2020 available through fiscal year 2021 to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier. Projected Timeline & Expected Changes
The bill was debated and passed in the House by the Appropriations, Budget and Ways and Means Committees. It will likely be debated in the Senate Finance Committee.
Implementation and enforcement of regulations governing expanded E-Rate support and the establishment of the Emergency Connectivity Fund is left to the FCC no more than 7 days after its passage into law.
The FCC shall expedite ISP access to the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and ensure that eligible households receive their broadband benefit no later than two days after the submission of required information.
The FCC will certify to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee that the necessary state grants have been disbursed no later than 21 days after the act’s passage into law.
The Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund is to be made available until September 30, 2021. Dem & Rep. Leadership
In a joint statement Democratic Representatives Frank Pallone of New Jersey and Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania expressed an increased need for reliable connectivity in the age of COVID-19 saying, “With schools closed and millions out of work, Congress must use its powers to keep Americans connected. They also expressed an optimistic view of its passage in the statement saying, “We’re hopeful that this legislation will garner strong, bipartisan support so we can stand up for children and families who are struggling during this pandemic.” Democratic legislators are optimistic that the provisions of the bill including financial relief for state and local governments will be enough to swing some Republicans to support. However, all eleven of the House cosponsors were members of the Democratic Party, and the bill was passed along strict party lines with only one Republican rep. voting in its favor and 184 voting against it. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called the bill “a waste of taxpayer time” in a tweet and declared that there was no chance of it being signed into law. Nonetheless, the bill is headed to the Republican dominated Senate to face further scrutiny. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), has already expressed opposition to an emergency broadband provision as part of any potential stimulus packages claiming that such infrastructure is
“unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic”. Predictably he has an unfavorable view of this latest stimulus package, referring to it in comments made to the press on May 19th as a “parade of absurdities” and a “far left wish list”. This sentiment is not only held by the Majority Leader as Sen. John Cornyn of Texas commented specifically on the bill as well, referring to it as “more of a political statement”. The Biden campaign, despite pressure in the form of a 250,000 signature petition to endorse a more robust monthly stimulus has yet to comment on the bill and is unlikely to do so in the near future. The Biden campaign has been keeping the lines of communication with the Democratic leadership in the House and Senate open according aides and sources. However, there seems to be an understanding between all parties that Biden’s involvement in remedial legislation may do more to hinder negotiations than help. The Democratic Presidential Nominee has not released a statement regarding the HEROES Act or its Emergency Broadband Service provision.
Division I - Small Business Provision
Summary
Amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program extend it through December 31, 2020. Section
(e) extends “small business” status to certain local news media. For local news media to qualify as a small business, the individual physical location at the time of loan disbursal cannot exceed the size standard established by its North American Industry Classification System code (beginning with 511110, 515112 or 515120). Local broadcast stations will be eligible for small business loans provided directly to the physical location of the business if adequate need is demonstrated. Parent, investment or management companies that the local broadcast station is affiliated with shall not be eligible. Professional
References
Relationship Number Email Address
Julie Cohen Professor/ Mentor 202-***-**** ***@**********.*** Jane Stromseth Professor 202-***-**** ********@***.**********.*** Hillary Brill Former Supervisor 202-***-**** *******.*****@***.**********.***
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