Valentine Ugwuoke
Urbana,IL
Summary
Experienced in managing and coordinating legal processes and procedures with a broad-based knowledge of corporate and compliance standards, policies, and regulatory issues. Possess a strong interest in emerging concepts within the technology industry, aiming to strike a balance between law, technology, information and society.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated discussions, fostered an inclusive learning environment and provided guidance to undergraduate students.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Corporate Paralegal
VAI Business Solutions LLC
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and regulatory filings.
- Conducted legal research and stayed up-to-date with legislation and regulations impacting clients.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates.
Extra Help Assistant
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided safety and privacy information to staff/students and ensured compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) at COVID test sites.
Legal Associate
Paul Usoro & Co
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed various corporate compliance matters in the firm and prepared related regulatory, business, and corporate governance filings.
- Interfaced with clients via email, telephone and physical meetings and provided day-to-day business advisory skills with little or no supervision.
- Developed work plans for new engagements and managed existing client projects in accordance with established work plans.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews, travel arrangements and reimbursement for clients, witnesses, and experts in respect of several civil suits involving one of the largest cement manufacturing companies in Africa relating to minerals and mining rights.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and commercial agreements, conducted due diligence, searches at various Registries and Compliance Organizations.
Legal Associate
Georgetown Solicitors
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Represented individuals and corporate entities in diverse disputes at superior courts of records, negotiation and settlement meetings and other fora.
- Drafted, edited, and registered articles of incorporation, corporate resolutions, debenture agreements, and partnership agreements. Coordinated the preparation and registration of All Asset debentures in the tune of N500,000,000 (Five Hundred Million Naira) for one of the major ICT companies in Nigeria.
- Organized and maintained updated electronic files, records, and depositions.
- Provided logistical support, coordination of witnesses, prepared notebooks, scripts, summaries, and meeting notes, tracked data, and provided status updates.
Legal Associate
Tope Adebayo LLP
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Represented and advised various blue-chip companies in Nigeria in several statutory and regulatory compliance matters.
- Responsible for managing and mentoring Interns in the firm.
- Drafted Court processes at Trial and Appellate Levels including but not limited to preparing Briefs of Argument (Appellant, Respondent, and Reply), Final Written Addresses, and Reply on Points of Law.
- Provided business advice in relation to different areas of Nigerian law including regulatory and compliance, incorporation of companies and registration of business names, corporate governance, winding up of companies, capital restructure of companies and providing legal opinions in respect to the same.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08.2028
Master of Laws (LLM) - Corporate/Commercial Law And Technology Law
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2022
Bar Qualifying Certificate - Law
Nigerian Law School
Lagos, Nigeria11.2017
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria08.2016
Skills
- Research Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Abilities
- Mentoring and Supervision
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Document Preparation and Review
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
Certification
International Business Management Institute (IBMI) October 2022
- Mini-MBA
- Courses: Strategy and Operations, Marketing and Communications, Human Resource Management, Finance and Accounting, Essential Management Skills, Economics and International Business.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Paralegal
VAI Business Solutions LLC
01.2023 - 08.2023
Extra Help Assistant
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
09.2021 - 12.2022
Legal Associate
Paul Usoro & Co
09.2019 - 08.2021
Legal Associate
Georgetown Solicitors
11.2018 - 08.2019
Legal Associate
Tope Adebayo LLP
12.2017 - 10.2018
Ph.D. - Information Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Master of Laws (LLM) - Corporate/Commercial Law And Technology Law
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bar Qualifying Certificate - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Nigeria
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