Dr. I.B. Usoro
Dr. Usoro is a seasoned attorney, Texas Bar member, and accomplished businessman, with an extensive legal career that has shaped his leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Holding a Juris Doctor with Summa Cum Laude honors from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University (TSU), Dr. Usoro’s legal expertise spans oil, gas, and debt recovery transactions, initially honed at Clifford Abel and Associates. He also clerked for Judge Lamar Mccorkle of Harris County’s 133rd Judicial District Court.
His early leadership roles as President of the Student Bar Association and appointment to the Law School Admissions Committee marked him as a standout in the legal field. These foundations propelled his success as the principal partner of Bren Usoro & Associates (now Usoro & Associates), where he has managed clients’ funds in excess of $2,000,000 annually.
Dr. Usoro’s legal acumen led him to significant oil and gas transactions, including handling deals between a U.S. company and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, sparking his investment interests in the energy industry. As President and COO of Crystal Pipeline and Chemical Products Ltd., he drove multimillion-naira projects for leading companies like Chevron and Shell, before founding Miden Systems Limited in 1997. Under his leadership as Chairman, Miden Systems has grown into a full-fledged marine services and logistics company, serving major oil and gas clients, including Shell, ExxonMobil, and Nigeria LNG.
He was appointed to the Presidential Policy Advisory Committee by then President-elect Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, contributing to the creation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He continues to inspire the next generation of leaders, fostering impact both in law and business.
Dr. IB Usoro
The Principal Partner at USORO & Associates, PC, and the Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited.
Education
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2000
Clinton School of Business of the Wichita State University in Kansas - Bachelor of Business Administration
President - African Students Association and Vice-President -International Students Association, First International Student Senator, Deans Honour. Roll and a speaker on Campus and for U.S. national issues.
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1991
TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Law Degree
He obtained the degree of Juris Doctor with Summa Cum Laude – and was the Valedictorian of his class. Passed the February 1991 Texas Bar Examination prior to his law school graduation. President of the Student Bar Association, President Law School Admissions Committee.
Experience
- Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited – 1997 – Present
- President and Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Pipeline and Chemical Products Ltd – 1995 – 1997
- Member of Staff of Clifford Abel and Associates
- Principal Partner of Bren Usoro and Associates, now Usoro and Associates
Honors/Awards
- Chief (Dr.) Innocent B. Usoro, Esq. Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Nto Annang Foundation (USA), Inc.
- Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria USA Inc (AKISAN) – Ibom Pride Award of Excellence in August, 2024
- Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation – Excellence Award in Business Management
- President Olusegun Obasanjo – Presidential Policy Advisory Committee on the Niger Delta and other Mineral Producing Areas, in 1999
- Secretary General: The Nigerian Foundation – Houston, Texas – 1993-1995
- Legal Advisor: Annang Foundation, USA – 1992-1995
- Legal Adviser: Ibibio Group, Houston, Texas – 1992-1993
- Intramural Mock Trial Competition – 2nd Place, 1991
- President: Student Bar Association – Thurgood Marshall School of Law – 1990-1991
- Editor: The Solicitor – Thurgood Marshall School of Law Magazine – 1990-1991
- Member: Law School Admissions Committee – 1990
- Member: Law Review – Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Community Service Awards from different communities including: Ika, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, and African Citizens in Houston, Texas
- American Jurisprudence Awards in Criminal Estate/Gift Torts and Property Laws
- Senator: Student Senate – Wichita State University – 1983-1984
- President: Association of African Citizens Kansas – 1983
