Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) (2023-09 – Present)
- Lead tax due diligence on 25+ M&A transactions across technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors, identifying material tax risks and implementing mitigation strategies that directly influenced deal value and closing outcomes.
- Identified over $50 million in potential tax liabilities through analysis of stock and asset acquisitions; delivered targeted recommendations to preserve deal value and protect client interests.
- Executed Section 382 ownership-change analyses and NOL limitation calculations for targets with substantial loss carryforwards, advising deal teams on tax-efficient structuring to maximize post-closing NOL utilization.
- Authored tax due diligence memoranda and executive summaries for high-profile transactions, translating complex tax exposures and opportunities into actionable insights for senior partners and clients.
- Reviewed purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents for adverse tax provisions; collaborated with legal counsel and financial advisors to negotiate favorable terms and ensure closing readiness.
- Developed and presented customized transaction structuring presentations to clients and senior leadership, illustrating alternative deal structures and quantifying tax implications for acquisitions exceeding several hundred million dollars.
- Contributed tax insights to post-merger integration planning, identifying synergies and tax-savings opportunities that facilitated seamless execution and enhanced long-term value creation.
Summer Law Clerk at Haynes Law PLLC (2022-05 – 2022-08)
- Prepared and filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions for 10+ clients — including all schedules, statements of financial affairs, and supporting documentation — resulting in successful discharges and facilitating clients' financial recovery.
- Conducted client intake interviews and prepared debtors for Section 341 meetings, guiding responses to trustee inquiries with zero continuances or complications across all assigned cases.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production), motions for summary judgment, and responses to motions in state and federal civil litigation, contributing to favorable settlements in multi-million-dollar disputes.
- Researched bankruptcy exemptions, fraudulent transfers, and preference actions under the Bankruptcy Code; produced memoranda that shaped case strategy and mitigated adversary-proceeding risk.
- Managed communications for 8+ active matters — scheduling consultations, drafting fee agreements, and maintaining detailed case notes to ensure seamless attorney transitions and high client satisfaction.
- Utilized MyCase, Clio, and Best-Case Bankruptcy to track deadlines, generate billing reports, and automate petition drafting, reducing preparation time by up to 30% for recurring tasks.
- Supported trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders, and attending court hearings, gaining direct courtroom experience in contested matters.
Clinic Student (Immigration Law) at UHLC Immigration Law Clinic (2022-01 – 2022-05)
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with 25+ immigrants fleeing violence and persecution, gathering evidence and personal statements to support strong applications for relief under U.S. immigration law.
- Drafted and assembled U-Visa petitions for 15 crime victims — including certifications, waivers, and supporting affidavits — resulting in multiple approvals granting legal status, work authorization, and a pathway to permanent residency.
- Prepared and submitted N-400 naturalization applications for 20+ eligible clients; provided end-to-end guidance through biometric appointments and interviews, achieving a 100% approval rate for all supervised cases.
- Represented clients in affirmative immigration matters under licensed clinical attorney supervision, appearing at USCIS interviews and advocating successfully in complex cases involving criminal history waivers and hardship exceptions.
- Researched country conditions using primary sources and expert databases to substantiate persecution claims, producing detailed memoranda that strengthened asylum filings and U-Visa eligibility arguments.
- Collaborated with supervising attorneys to develop case strategies, identify legal issues, and respond to USCIS Requests for Evidence (RFEs), ensuring timely submissions and reducing denial risk across the caseload.
- Received recognition from clinic faculty for outstanding pro bono service, client outcomes, and trauma-informed interviewing techniques.
Legal Extern at Kola Olawoye & Company (2019 – 2019)
Welfare Director at Kayode Eso Chambers, AAUA (2017 – 2018)
Legal Clinic Student at Network of University Legal Aid Institution (2018 – 2018)
Member at Akungba Law Clinic, AAUA (2017 – 2018)
