Precious Onuohah

Research Assistant at Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Research assistant to Negotiations professor Hal Abramson. Research assistant to Negotiations professor Hal Abramson.

  • Sierra Club
    • Oakland, CA
    • Research Analyst
      • Apr 2019 - Jan 2023

      - Supported attorneys focused on a just transition from coal-fired energy to clean energy, and rate-payer advocacy in North-Central US, as well as federal accountability in governmental agencies like the EPA - Provided high-quality litigation support by drafting declarations, motions, notices, and other legal documents - Conducted legal and factual research to aid courtroom litigation; tracked legal proceedings, permitting processes, and utility applications; managed discovery and prepared documents for filing - Monitored compliance status of entities targeted by Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign for North Central U.S., and supplied relevant information to local campaigns to inform campaign strategy - Drafted and submitted Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; corresponded with FOIA officers; wrote memos and declarations in support of FOIA litigation - Served on the Equity Committee and Hiring Committee of the Environmental Law Program Show less

  • Airbnb
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Research Partner
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

      - Assisted the Human team in pioneering an Open Homes project which offers temporary housing for individuals needing to leave their homes due to disasters, conflict, or illness - Conducted research regarding refugee space and integration across the world, primarily focusing on North America and European countries - Investigated and wrote reports detailing how the Open Homes project can enable their hosts to provide exponential good for displaced individuals - Assisted the Human team in pioneering an Open Homes project which offers temporary housing for individuals needing to leave their homes due to disasters, conflict, or illness - Conducted research regarding refugee space and integration across the world, primarily focusing on North America and European countries - Investigated and wrote reports detailing how the Open Homes project can enable their hosts to provide exponential good for displaced individuals

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

      - Administrated staff support for the Life Sciences faculty review and selection panel for 2018-19 President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awards including technical and database support - Maintained database of 700+ program alumni affiliated with President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - Filed, copied, printed, scanned, and uploaded documents and application materials of PPFP applicants - Administrated staff support for the Life Sciences faculty review and selection panel for 2018-19 President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awards including technical and database support - Maintained database of 700+ program alumni affiliated with President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - Filed, copied, printed, scanned, and uploaded documents and application materials of PPFP applicants

    • Library Assistant
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

      - Managed technical and research-based issues experienced by Boalt law students or library administration - Assisted Berkeley law students with the use of LEXUS/NEXUS database to conduct research on court cases - Managed technical and research-based issues experienced by Boalt law students or library administration - Assisted Berkeley law students with the use of LEXUS/NEXUS database to conduct research on court cases

    • Legal Forum Chair/Fellowship Chair
      • Sep 2017 - May 2018

      - Secured renowned speakers for legal panel events including former White House Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Clinton, Maria Eschaveste - Executed Immigration Legal Forum for more than 70 attendees to disseminate immigration law information to communities and persons in need - Raised $1,800 through food fundraisers held on UC Berkeley campus, crowdfunding websites, and donations from various attorneys throughout the Bay Area - Secured renowned speakers for legal panel events including former White House Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Clinton, Maria Eschaveste - Executed Immigration Legal Forum for more than 70 attendees to disseminate immigration law information to communities and persons in need - Raised $1,800 through food fundraisers held on UC Berkeley campus, crowdfunding websites, and donations from various attorneys throughout the Bay Area

    • Fundrasing Co-Chair
      • Aug 2016 - May 2017

      - Analyzed budget appeals, proposals and other financial documentation to access club funds - Organized on campus activities and raised $3,500 for the Nigerian Student Association club - Collaborated with organizaions in the Oakland area to provide volunteer servicers from the NSA club - Analyzed budget appeals, proposals and other financial documentation to access club funds - Organized on campus activities and raised $3,500 for the Nigerian Student Association club - Collaborated with organizaions in the Oakland area to provide volunteer servicers from the NSA club

    • Legislative Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      - Chaired briefings on behalf of Legislative Staffers and produced memos for the issues they focused on - Delegated the casework of California constituents to Legislative Staffers focused on particular issues - Conducted intern-led tours of the United States Capitol for visiting California constituients - Chaired briefings on behalf of Legislative Staffers and produced memos for the issues they focused on - Delegated the casework of California constituents to Legislative Staffers focused on particular issues - Conducted intern-led tours of the United States Capitol for visiting California constituients

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • President of Black Collegians Club
      • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

      - Conducted educational and counseling workshops to assist students in transferring to a four-year university- Established a safe environment for African American students on campus to socialize amongst themselves- Coordinated on-campus and off-campus events designed to bring different communities of color together

    • Student Worker
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      - Handled the questions of the students regarding department protocol and services offered- Managed the fast pace flow of the center and prepared student academic files for transfer counselors - Organized department by managing the student files and reminding students of upcoming appointments

    • Student Representative
      • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

      - Oversaw academic and professional matters concerning faculty equity and diversity practices on campus - Developed programs and strategies that helped promote equity and diverisity in student success on campus - Enforced diversity in the hiring of faculty on the campus by providing guidelines to be met - Oversaw academic and professional matters concerning faculty equity and diversity practices on campus - Developed programs and strategies that helped promote equity and diverisity in student success on campus - Enforced diversity in the hiring of faculty on the campus by providing guidelines to be met

Education

  • Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
    Doctor of Law - JD
    2023 - 2025
  • University of California, Berkeley
    Bachelor’s Degree, Legal Studies, General
    2016 - 2018
  • Santa Monica College
    Associate’s Degree, Political Science and Government
    2014 - 2016

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