Oguzie Okorie

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.

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