Steve Okoroha
Attorney at Law
Texas
TX
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Client Reviews
"Very detailed."
"Excellent experience. Would use him again"
"We hired Steve to draft an equity incentive plan and stock option agreement. He did a great job and we are very happy with Steve's knowledge and professional approach. We highly recommend Steve as a top lawyer."
"Steve delivers on time quality service, and he's willing to work with clients based on their budget."
"Super fast response, takes time to answer your call and explain things to you"
"Great job. Friendly and easy to work with. Got my contract back to me quickly. Took the time to answer some additional questions I had. Made edits to contract in a timely manner."
Work History
Umu Igbo Unite
Legal Advisor
Aug 2008 - Present
Drafting contracts for procurement of companies and individuals for non-profit activities and events
- Review contracts for errors and to maximize the organization's legal security
- Raise extensive funds for the organization and keep track of spending
- Organize and reach out to potential sponsors to the organization
KPMG
Senior Associate Attorney
Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
• Department expert on contract review and construction
• Provide in-depth contract review for risk and rights, and analysis for compliance with Section 41 of the I.R.C.
• Identify, analyze, and maximize research and development tax benefits while ensuring compliance per Section 41 of the I.R.C. for companies in all industries.
African Law Center
Staff Attorney
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Conduct outreach and clinics to provide low income African immigrants and children with free and affordable legal services, including immigration, family, landlord-tenant, wills, public benefits, and other legal issues
- Provide legal advice and counsel to numerous applicants in both representative and pro se capacities
- Expert on family law, wills, landlord-tenant, and public benefits matters
alliantgroup
Senior Associate Attorney
Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
Maintain quality assurance and legal compliance for rapidly growing tax consultation firm.
• Research complex legal issues for development of comprehensive in-house memoranda & act as a Subject Matter Expert on tax specialty issues while engaging with clients.
• Provide in depth contract review and analysis for compliance with Section 41 of the I.R.C.
Lone Star Legal Aid
Staff Attorney
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Speak with prospective applicants seeking legal advice on all manner of legal issues
- Represent clients on family law issues
- Provide legal advice and screen applicants based upon Lone Star Legal Aid's eligibility criteria
- Conduct outreach activities
- Help low income families and individuals get access to justice and resolution to their legal issues
Harris County Attorney's Office
Law Clerk Attorney
May 2010 - May 2013
Conducted staffing meetings & interviews with the client in order to prepare for trial
- Conducted numerous CPS hearings as well as ten final trials & handled an individual case load of 80-110 cases both on a 3rd year bar card and an attorney license
- Thoroughly prepared numerous cases for jury trial & handled the 246th and 309th court as the sole attorney for several months