Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Community Service
References
Certifications
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Maureen Akpaka

The Colony

Summary

Dynamic educator, skilled attorney, and engaging content creator with a strong foundation in strategic communication, public speaking, and community engagement. Passionate about empowering the next generation of diverse communicators through experiential learning, inclusive pedagogy, and creative expression. Holds a Juris Doctor and a B.A. in Communication with a focus in Public relations and a minor in Business Administration, with experience teaching, mentoring, and developing students and multimedia content rooted in clarity, empathy, and strategy. Brings a unique perspective from legal practice to classroom instruction—helping students think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence in today’s media landscape.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Fitness Instructor

Extend Fitness Studio
Dallas
04.2025 - Current
  • Leads experiential learning through beginner-friendly dance fitness classes focused on empowerment, embodiment, and expressive movement.
  • Designed curriculum and created affirming spaces for students of all levels and backgrounds.
  • Certified in Dance Instruction, December 2024.

Content Creator

YouTube Inc.
01.2021 - Current
  • Develops empowering video content on communication, health, lifestyle, and self-discovery.
  • Uses strategic content planning and visual storytelling to educate and uplift diverse audiences.
  • Manages all aspects of production from scripting to analytics.
  • Fosters a growing, engaged community and integrates multimedia approaches into public education.

Contract Review Attorney

Various Firms
Dallas
12.2019 - Current
  • Brings strategic communication to litigation environments and client-facing summaries.
  • Analyzes and interprets legal documents for relevance, responsiveness, and privileged information.
  • Synthetized complex information for presentation and litigation support.
  • Collaborated on large legal teams using platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, and Accelerate.

Contract Attorney

Basu Law Firm
Houston
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Represented clients in personal injury matters and handled case preparation.
  • Drafted pleadings and briefs and participated in negotiation and client relations.
  • Communicated legal outcomes clearly and persuasively.

Legal & Academic Tutor / Mentor

Thurgood Marshall School of Law
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in legal writing, research, and strategic communication in foundational law courses.
  • Led groups upwards of 50+ students in engaging and interactive lesson plans geared towards experiential learning, legal analysis, and public speaking skills.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, TX
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication – Public Relations

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Feminine Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Legal Writing & Research
  • Teaching & Mentorship
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Writing
  • Relativity & DISCO E-Discovery
  • Program Development
  • Media Production
  • DEI Facilitation

Projects

Content Creator, YouTube Channel, Ongoing, Develops empowering video content on communication, health, lifestyle, and self-discovery. Uses strategic content planning and visual storytelling to educate and uplift diverse audiences. Manages all aspects of production from scripting to analytics. Fosters a growing, engaged community and integrates multimedia approaches into public education.

Community Service

  • Developed and led women’s mentorship initiatives integrating experiential learning.
  • Proposed internship ideas and curriculum contributions based on real-world and media experience.
  • Led health-focused and empowerment-based education programs.
  • Volunteer: Umu Igbo Unite, NAACP, Community Youth Education

References

  • Cindy Onyema, RN, cindyonyema1@gmail.com, (832) 526-6335
  • Kiana Lalau, kialalau@gmail.com, (512) 673-9953
  • Aysia Mayo Gray, Esq., info@amglaw.com, (202) 680-8666

Certifications

  • Certified Dance Fitness Instructor, 12/24
  • Licensed Attorney, State Bar of Texas, 11/19
  • Certified Mediator, 2019

Affiliations

  • Community Services Chair for Umu Igbo Unite
  • Volunteer Big Brother Big Sister

Timeline

Dance Fitness Instructor

Extend Fitness Studio
04.2025 - Current

Content Creator

YouTube Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Contract Review Attorney

Various Firms
12.2019 - Current

Contract Attorney

Basu Law Firm
10.2019 - 12.2019

Legal & Academic Tutor / Mentor

Thurgood Marshall School of Law
08.2016 - 12.2019

Juris Doctor -

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Communication – Public Relations

University of Texas at San Antonio

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