Eugene Uzamere 1851 Watson Avenue, Bronx, New York 10472▪ Phone 718-829-0192 ▪ Fax 718-504-5326 Website: http://www.uzalaw.com E-mail:
[email protected]
Bar Admissions 09/96 12/90
New York Nigeria
Professional experience 04/01 to Prese nt
EL Realty Inc., Bronx, New York Principal Broker Licensed New York State Broker. Involved with commercial and residential real estate transactions. Draft loan documents and negotiate loan terms and conditions. Advise lenders on land use issues. Prepare purchase and sale agreements. Member of the Bronx Manhattan Association of Realtors.
09/99 to Prese nt
Uzamere & Associates, PLLC Bronx, New York Principal Partner Self employed legal practitioner, specializing in Real Estate, Probate, Matrimonial and Elder Law matters.
04/03 to 10/04
New York City Department of Homeless Services, New York, NY Director, EAU Legal Division (Manager level 4) Supervised team of 22 attorneys, 12 investigators and 7 support staff in the operations of unit charged with making eligibility findings for New York City families claiming homelessness. Ensured that the attorneys issued timely and accurate eligibility determinations, based on standards set forth in State regulations, court orders and State Administrative Directives. Prepared reports that measured the productivity, thoroughness and accuracy of the investigation and the eligibility process.
08/01 to 10/04
New York City Department of Homeless Services, New York, NY Chief Disciplinary Counsel Oversaw a team of attorneys and investigators in the performance of all aspects of cases in the disciplinary unit including but not limited to; conducting disciplinary investigations; researching legal issues; preparing disciplinary charges deliberating at informal conferences; representing the Agency at trials in the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings and a arbitration proceedings; Negotiating case settlements; implementing disciplinary penalties; ensuring that all mandated deadlines are met and maintaining the disciplinary database. Also conduct disciplinary training sessions for Agency supervisors and managers Evaluated dual employment applications for conflicts of interests and maintained a dual employment database.
08/00 to 07/01
New York City Department of Homeless Services, New York, NY Agency Attorney/ Administrative Investigator Investigated disciplinary complaints and generated relevant reports. Prosecuted disciplinary cases at administrative hearings within the Agency and at more formal hearings at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings and the Office of Labor Relations. Responded to Subpoena and Comptroller requests. Assisted with legal research and policy formulation, and provided advise to Agency officials.
06/99 to 06/01
New York City Department of Homeless Services, New York, NY Quality Assurance Manager-EAU Legal Division Supervised the Quality Assurance Unit and served as liaison to the Legal Aid Society. Supervised a team o investigators who examined claims regarding a family’s eligibility for temporary housing, wrote case summaries and prepared reports.
12/96 to 05/01
New York City Department of Homeless Services, Agency Attorney-Level I
New York, NY
Eugene Uzamere 1851 Watson Avenue, Bronx, New York 10472▪ Phone 718-829-0192 ▪ Fax 718-504-5326 Website: http://www.uzalaw.com E-mail:
[email protected]
In house advisor to the Eligibility investigations unit (EIU). Responsible for determining client eligibility for temporary housing assistance. Ensuring the protection of the interests of the agency and clients. Reviewing case files to ensure the compliance with applicable legal standards. Conducting conferences with clients to review the agency's denial of temporary housing. 06/96 to 12/96
New York City Department of Homeless Services, New York, NY Fraud Investigator Investigation and verification of claims for emergency public housing by New York City residents.
Education 1993
1London Guildhall University, United Kingdom
Post Graduate Diploma (CPE)
1989
University of Benin, Nigeria
Bachelor of Laws LL.B. (Honors)
2000
Leadership Academy-Mayor's Office of Operations, New York City