UCHENNA CHIMDINDU ALIO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional supports attorneys in managing heavy caseloads and achieving strategic goals. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with court personnel, opposing counsel and clients. Quickly develops institutional knowledge and expertise of firm and products to accomplish tasks.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PARALEGAL
CANNON & NELMS P.C.
Anaheim, California
11.2025 - Current
- - Drafted motions to strike and motions for summary judgment under attorney direction.
- - Reviewed documents for legal compliance and issue spotting.
- - Supported e-discovery tasks using Relativity software.
- - Kept billing records current in Clio for project tracking.
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
Los Angeles, United States
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide case management support and strategy to attorneys to enhance legal outcomes.
- Drafted and filed over 200+ lawsuits in state and federal courts.
- Experienced in multiple legal areas, including professional liability, premises liability, product liability, motor accident and wrongful death cases.
CORPORATE ASSOCIATE
UGWUEZE ATTORNEY LLP
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared and reviewed contracts while advising clients on legal implications.
- Represented over 100 companies in International transactions, including Global mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals.
- Facilitated joint venture agreements, fund formation, and International investment agreements for clients.
CORPORATE ASSOCIATE
JIBRIN SAMUEL OKUTEPA SAN & CO
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Advised over 50 corporations on governance, valuation, fund formation, and M&A transactions.
- Conducted due diligence and risk assessments for capital investments exceeding $10M.
- Managed residential, industrial, and commercial properties for large organizations.
ASSISTANT LEGAL OFFICER (NYSC)
ECOWAS COMMISSION - WEST AFRICA DRUG CONTROL
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated strategic meetings among ECOWAS partners, UNODC, EU, AU, and West African governments to align on anti-drug initiatives.
- Contributed to development of ECOWAS drug control action plan targeting illicit trafficking and organized crime.
- Supported joint border operations with ECOWAS, UNODC, EU, and Interpol to strengthen anti-drug initiatives.
JUDICIAL CLERK - COURT EXTERNSHIP
HON. JUSTICE AFAM NWOBODO - HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
Enugu, Nigeria
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted comprehensive case research, delivering detailed briefings to support judicial decision-making.
- Prepared court files, pleadings, and case records for High Court hearings.
- Drafted judicial correspondence and orders, facilitating chambers review of case-related documents.
- Managed docket schedules, hearing lists, and case tracking for court proceedings.
- Recorded and summarized hearing notes, rulings, and directives, ensuring accurate documentation for High Court sessions.
Education
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) -
ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECH
NIGERIA06-2016
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - CYBERSECURITY
WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, United States of America06-2029
Master of Laws (LL.M) -
LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA05-2024
ATTORNEY LICENSE -
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
ABUJA, NIGERIA12-2017
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Investment Law
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM11-2022
Skills
- Litigation support
- E-discovery review
- Legal research
- Case strategy
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom, 2017 - Present
- Langston Bar Association, 2025 - Present
Certification
- • Nigerian Attorney - December 12, 2017, to Present
• Awaiting 2026 July California Bar Examination Result
Awards
Award of Recognitions, as Treasurer of Loyola Law School International Student Association and Member Loyola Law School Foreign Trained Attorneys Association by Dean, Loyola Law School, 05/01/24
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SENIOR PARALEGAL
CANNON & NELMS P.C.
11.2025 - Current
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
LAW OFFICES OF JACOB EMRANI
06.2024 - 11.2025
CORPORATE ASSOCIATE
UGWUEZE ATTORNEY LLP
08.2019 - 08.2023
CORPORATE ASSOCIATE
JIBRIN SAMUEL OKUTEPA SAN & CO
10.2018 - 08.2019
ASSISTANT LEGAL OFFICER (NYSC)
ECOWAS COMMISSION - WEST AFRICA DRUG CONTROL
11.2017 - 10.2018
JUDICIAL CLERK - COURT EXTERNSHIP
HON. JUSTICE AFAM NWOBODO - HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
02.2017 - 04.2017
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) -
ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECH
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - CYBERSECURITY
WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY
Master of Laws (LL.M) -
LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL
ATTORNEY LICENSE -
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Investment Law
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE