Oguzie Okorie

Versatile legal, policy, and public-sector professional with over a decade of progressive experience spanning government, legal practice, policy and program development, regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. Proven ability to analyze complex issues, provide strategic advice, conduct high-quality research, and develop clear briefing and decision-support materials for senior decision-makers. Brings strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities, supported by legal education and a proven ability to deliver results in complex, fast-paced, and high-accountability environments.

Policy and Legislative Officer at Legislative Assembly of Alberta (2025-08 – Present)

• Provide strategic policy, legislative, and research support to elected officials and Caucus leadership on emerging issues, government priorities, and proposed initiatives.
• Analyze complex policy and legislative matters, identify implications and alternatives, and develop research-based recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepare briefing notes, speaking materials, summaries, and other strategic documents for senior-level consideration and public engagement.
• Support the development, assessment, and advancement of policy and legislative initiatives, including Private Members' Bills and Motions.
• Coordinate with government ministries, Legislative Assembly officials, stakeholders, and internal teams to support effective planning and implementation of priorities.

Legislative Coordinator at Legislative Assembly of Alberta (2023-02 – 2025-08)

• Provided research, coordination, and advisory support to elected officials on legislative, policy, constituency, and stakeholder matters.
• Served as a key liaison among elected officials, government departments, stakeholders, constituents, and other internal and external partners.
• Researched emerging issues and prepared briefing materials, speaking notes, correspondence, responses, and other decision-support documents.
• Supported committee work, legislative debates, stakeholder engagement, and the development of Private Members' Business.
• Coordinated competing priorities, correspondence, schedules, meetings, and stakeholder requests during high-volume legislative sessions.

Senior Associate Counsel at Chris Uche (SAN) & Co. (2011-08 – 2022-06)

• Provided strategic legal, regulatory, and commercial advice to government agencies, corporate organizations, and private clients on complex matters.
• Led legal research, drafting, negotiation, litigation, dispute resolution, and client representation across a broad range of legal and regulatory issues.
• Analyzed legislation, regulations, contracts, policies, due diligence reviews and complex legal issues and provided practical, risk-informed recommendations to clients, and commercial transactions.
• Supervised and mentored junior legal professionals, delegated and reviewed assignments, provided performance feedback, and ensured timely delivery of high-quality work.

Legal Research Assistant to Lead Consultant (Internship) at Transilio Partners (2013-01 – 2013-07)

• Conducted comparative legal and policy research to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Analyzed and synthesized findings for policy reports, legal memoranda, and briefing materials, and supported data gathering through surveys, interviews, and document reviews.

Project Support Officer & Executive Assistant to SSA-MDGs at Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Office, Imo State (2009-08 – 2011-05)

• Supported the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of public-sector development programs and projects.
• Conducted needs assessments and feasibility studies and coordinated stakeholder engagement involving government agencies, communities, and project partners.
• Managed project planning, logistics, reporting, workshops, and implementation support, including monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Supervised project support staff, coordinated work plans and assignments, monitored performance, and supported timely delivery of programs and projects.

Diploma in Business Administration in Business Administration – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) (2024)

Master of Laws in Laws – Queen Mary University of London (2013)

Barrister at Law in Law – Nigerian Law School (2008)

Bachelor of Laws in Laws – University of Uyo (2007)