Background
Okorafor, James Okoro was born on June 24, 1958 in Kumba, Cameroon. Son of Janet (Ottah) Okorafor. came to the United States, 1980.
Okorafor, James Okoro was born on June 24, 1958 in Kumba, Cameroon. Son of Janet (Ottah) Okorafor. came to the United States, 1980.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy cum laude, Texas Southern University, 1985. Juris Doctor summa cum laude, Texas Southern University, 1989. Postgraduate International Economic Law, University Houston.
Pharmacist, pharmacy consultant, director pharmacy various health care organizations, Houston, 1985-1989. Patent attorney Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1989-1990. Attorney intellectual property, international law Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1990-1994.
President Law Offices of James Okorafor & Associates Professional Corporation, 1994-1995. President, executive vice president, general counsel Hope Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1994-1996. Managing partner Law Firm of Okorafor & Hunter, 1995-1997.
Attorney Law Firm of Okorafor & Mgbaraho, since 1998.
Board of directors World Sickle Cell Foundation, Houston, 1992-1996. Executive president Nigerian Foundation, Inc., Houston, 1993-1997. Chair Center for Alternative Thinking, Nigerian Foundation, Inc., Houston, 1990-1992, general secretary, 1983-1984, 87-89.
General counsel African Cs. of C. Inc., since 1997, African Cultural Exch. Inc., since 1996. Member American Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Association, Texas Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Houston Intellectual Property Association, Forum Club, Rotary.
Married Liz Chinyere, September 13, 1984. Children: Azuwuike, Adamma, Nnenne, Ngozi, Ejeh.