Uche Wokocha

Uche Wokocha

State Counsel/Research Assistant

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  • About me

    Dedicated legal professional providing exceptional legal and administrative support to lawyers and clients- Contracts, document management, research, case coordination, etc.

  • Education

    • Queen Mary University of London

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Laws (LLM) Commercial and Corporate Law
    • Nigerian Law School, Bwari-Abuja

      2010 - 2011
      Barrister at Law (B.L.)
    • Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Second Class (Hons)

      Activities and Societies: Secretary and Vice President of Christian Fellowship International (CFI): 2006 - 2008 Dissertation: The National Human Rights Commission: A Critical Appraisal of the National Human Rights Commission Act.

    • Federal Government Girls' College, Abuloma, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

      1998 - 2004
      SSCE
  • Experience

    • Federal Ministry of Justice

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      State Counsel/Research Assistant

      - Conducted legal research;- Prepared legal opinions (developed solid analytical competence);- Drafted and filed court processes;- Appeared in court as state counsel (gained practical legal experience) etc.

    • A. C. Morka & Co.

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Research Assistant

      - Conducted legal research- File management and data entry- Attended and recorded court proceedings

    • Librarians'​ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

      Oct 2013 - now
      Chief Legal Officer

      - Conducted research and provided advice relating to complex court cases-Drafted and implemented policies and agreements in a wide range of legal areas- Managed intricate executive schedules-Ensured confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive data

    • Dmariano Pro-fertility Foundation

      Mar 2022 - Sept 2023
      Program Manager

      - Client intake and management - Organized volunteer logistics for rural health outreaches

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Member

      Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
      Jan 2014