Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Executive Director | Co-Founder
Hobbies and Interests
Admission
Accomplishments
Certification
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Uchenna Chimdindu Alio

Los Angeles,United States of America

Summary

Experienced lawyer specializing in corporate law, governance, white collar crime, and civil litigation. Proven track record in developing effective case strategies and achieving favorable outcomes through strong negotiation and communication skills. Recognized for analytical abilities in identifying critical legal issues and conveying them clearly to clients and colleagues. Enhanced workplace efficiency by streamlining legal processes and mentoring junior attorneys.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreign Attorney | Litigation Support Specialist

LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
Los Angeles, United States
11.2024 - Current
  • Drafted responses for Discovery and filed Complaints to support legal proceedings. Prepared motions to advance case strategy and procedural compliance.

Foreign Attorney | Post Bar Candidate

WOOD SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN LLP
Los Angeles, United States
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw professional liability cases, business litigation, construction defense, and insurance defense for large corporations.

Foreign Attorney | Litigation Support Specialist

LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
Los Angeles, United States
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Compiled and submitted complaints in state and federal courts, formulated motions and ex parte applications.

Corporate Associate

UGWUEZE ATTORNEYS LLP
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • Represented over one hundred corporations in transactional and business disputes across multiple industries.
  • Reviewed contracts including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and land purchases.
  • Advised corporate boards and shareholders on restructuring and institutional reforms.

Corporate & White Collar Crime Associate

JIBRIN SAMUEL OKUTEPA SAN & CO
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Achieved notable successes in high-profile White Collar crime cases involving government officials and corporations.
  • Reviewed and prepared legal agreements for M&A, joint ventures, and sale of goods transactions.

Assistant Legal Officer - Drug Law & Enforcement

ECOWAS COMMISSION DRUG CONTROL DIRECTORATE
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Led coordination of joint border operations with ECOWAS, UNODC, EU, and INTERPOL to enhance anti-drug efforts.

Summer Associate

NKPUMA LAW & ASSOCIATE
Enugu, Nigeria
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research on complex issues for case preparation.

Judicial Clerk - Internship

HON. JUSTICE AFAM NWOBODO - HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
Enugu State, Nigeria
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Conducted thorough case research and provided detailed briefings.
  • Observed court hearings and trials to gain insights into judicial processes.
  • Prepared legal opinions for judges to facilitate informed decision-making.

Education

MBA - Global Business

Westcliff University
Irvine, CA
05-2027

Master of Laws (LL.M) - Graduate

LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
05.2024

Master of Laws (LL.M) -

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Dundee, United Kingdom
11.2022

Barrister and Solicitor at Law -

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2017

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -

ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECH
Enugu, Nigeria
06.2016

Skills

  • Negotiation and advocacy
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal argumentation
  • Corporate law expertise
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Public speaking skills
  • Anti-corruption practices
  • Document analysis
  • Dispute resolution and arbitration
  • Key client management
  • Westlaw proficiency

Affiliations

  • Nigerian Bar Association, 2017 - Present
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom, 2017 - Present
  • American Bar Association, 2024 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2024 - Present
  • Langston Bar Association, 2025 - Present

Executive Director | Co-Founder

Sanctuary of Hope Charity Foundation (Project Africa for the eradication of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances among African Youths)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Fitness
  • Cooking meals

Admission

State Bar of California - Awaiting February 2025 Bar Result

Nigerian Attorney - 2017 

Accomplishments

  • Award of Recognition as Treasurer of Loyola Law School International Student Association by Dean, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA May 2024.
  • Award of Recognition as Member of Loyola Law School Foreign Trained Attorneys Association, awarded by Dean, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA May 2024

Certification

Certified Lexis Nexis operator

Timeline

Foreign Attorney | Litigation Support Specialist

LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
11.2024 - Current

Foreign Attorney | Post Bar Candidate

WOOD SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN LLP
09.2024 - 11.2024

Foreign Attorney | Litigation Support Specialist

LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
06.2024 - 09.2024

Corporate Associate

UGWUEZE ATTORNEYS LLP
08.2019 - 08.2023

Corporate & White Collar Crime Associate

JIBRIN SAMUEL OKUTEPA SAN & CO
10.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Legal Officer - Drug Law & Enforcement

ECOWAS COMMISSION DRUG CONTROL DIRECTORATE
11.2017 - 10.2018

Summer Associate

NKPUMA LAW & ASSOCIATE
06.2017 - 07.2017

Judicial Clerk - Internship

HON. JUSTICE AFAM NWOBODO - HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
03.2017 - 05.2017

MBA - Global Business

Westcliff University

Master of Laws (LL.M) - Graduate

LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL

Master of Laws (LL.M) -

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Barrister and Solicitor at Law -

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -

ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECH

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