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Adaeze Mgbeahuru is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in arbitration, dispute resolution, and compliance management. Currently serving as the Contracts and Compliance Manager at USP Holdings in Washington DC, Adaeze excels in ensuring contractual and legal compliance while supporting departmental coordination and regulatory adherence.
In addition to her role at USP Holdings, Adaeze contributes her expertise as a Human Resources Coordinator at USP Security, where she manages employee relations, recruitment, and compliance with labor laws. Her extensive background also includes significant contributions as a Senior Staffer for the Arbitration Brief and a Legal Intern at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Adaeze's professional journey spans multiple continents and roles, from her tenure as a Senior Dispute Resolution Officer at the Abia State MultiDoor Courthouse in Nigeria, to her impactful participation as a moot court judge and arbitration expert in various international forums.
Her academic credentials are impressive, holding a Master of Laws in International Arbitration and Business Law from American University Washington College of Law. She has further enriched her knowledge through advanced training and certifications in mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution from prestigious institutions worldwide.
Adaeze's commitment to legal excellence and peacebuilding is reflected in her numerous scholarly articles and public speaking engagements. She has been recognized with several honors, including the International and Comparative Legal Studies Global Talent Development Scholarship and the ECOWAS Training on Dialogue and Mediation Scholarship.
In her personal time, Adaeze enjoys hiking, listening to music, and spending time in nature. Her dedication to community service is evident from her volunteer work with various foundations and initiatives aimed at improving lives and fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
For more information on her work and achievements, please visit her Google Scholar Profile and follow her professional updates on LinkedIn.
Adaeze Mgbeahuru brings over a decade of expertise in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). As a Senior Dispute Resolution Officer at the Abia State Multi-Door Court House in Nigeria, she managed over 100 cases, including high-profile disputes involving the state and international organizations. Her role involved facilitating mediation and arbitration, drafting settlement agreements, and ensuring compliance with procedural rules.
Adaeze has also made significant contributions to ADR through her writing. She has authored key articles, including “The New Trend of Waiving Confidentiality in Arbitration Proceedings” for the Arbitration Brief and “A Big Win in a Long Case: U.K.'s High Court Overturns an Arbitration Award Valued at $11 Billion” published in the CPR Alternatives Journal. Her role as a Senior Staffer at Arbitration Brief – Washington College of Law further highlights her commitment, where she writes, edits, and summarizes key developments in ADR. Additionally, Adaeze served as a Virtual Judge and Arbitrator for the Sciences Po Cross Examination Arbitration Moot, evaluating performances and providing feedback.
Her involvement as a Moot Court Judge at the Seigenthaler-Sutherland Cup National First Amendment Moot Court Competition in 2024 demonstrates her ongoing impact in the field. Adaeze’s diverse roles and scholarly contributions underscore her dedication to advancing ADR practices and her influence in the international arbitration community.
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
ECOWAS
Young ICCA
Young International Arbitrators Group
Young ICC
Young ICDR
Young ICSID
Lagos Court of Arbitration: Young Arbitrators Network
Professor Sam Erugo Justice Oyekachi Otisi, J.C.A
Dean, Faculty of Law, Justice of the Court of Appeal,
Abia State University, Uturu ,Abia State. Calabar.
+2348037331691 +2348033193398
samerugo@yahoo.com
I have trained with:
ECOWAS
Institute of Chartered Mediators and COnciliators
Young IBA
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
National Judicial Institue
Settlement House: Dispute Resolution Associate