A Nigerian man identified as Oronsaye Christian has been nominated for 2021 Lawyer of the Year in the US.
Oronsaye Christian who shared the amazing feat on Facebook recounted how he bagged a First class honor in Nigeria Law school and also won multiple awards. making his parents and Family super proud.
The US-based attorney also revealed that he was the first Edo state indigene and to Graduate with a first-class honor in the Nigerian Law school.
Orosanye who is now a licensed attorney in the state of California further revealed his nomination for the “2021 lawyer of the year in employment law in the state of California.
He wrote on Facebook: On This Day, 15 Years Ago, History Was Made As I graduated From The Nigeria Law School With A First Class Honor; Winning The Highest Number of Academic Awards Ever Before Me Including The “Star Student Award”! I Remember Vividly How I stood In Front of Families and Friends As I receive Award after Award!
The Performance Was Breathtaking That Sometimes I wonder, How Was I able to Pull This Feat? But Am Glad I made It ..
I could Remember How Elated and Proud My Parents Were That My Parents and Siblings “Released Registration Fees For All Courts of Nigeria” That Ended In My Pocket ! My Parents Took On New Titles as “Papa First Class” and “ Mama First Class” Till Date! My Parents’ House in New Benin Became A “Mecca”; People Wanted to See The “Wonder Boy”!
I was also nicknamed “ The Law School All Time Best” ; “AAU 001” “The Legend”.. And to Tell You the Truth, I love These Titles !
Ambrose Alli University Came Back And Took Its Pride of Place As the Leader of Legal Education…
I also officially became the First of #edostate Origin And Ambrose Alli University To Graduate With a First Class Honor From the Nigerian Law School At That Time!
… Looking Back, I can say with a sense of grace, pride and nostalgia, that we did well! Yes, Our Set Became the Standard Bearer For The Years Behind and The Years Ahead!
Today I am also licensed As An Attorney In The State of California… And only Recently, I received The Nomination as “ 2021 Lawyer Of The Year” In Employment Law In The State of California!. Our Firm In Los Angeles, Have Helped Clients Recover Millions of Dollars In Compensation.
…. To Our Class of 2007, I say, Hold On… We are Only Just Beginning! Congratulations to All Of Us!
… We will Still Be On Top! Keep Sounding The Alarm… let’s Lead The Pack!