Peter E. Addison

Education:
1998 Paralegal Certificate (Honors) – Center for Advanced Legal Studies
1990 Bachelor of Arts – English (Honors) – Lagos State University

Professional Associations:
Peter was raised in Nigeria where he received his elementary and secondary education. Upon graduating from high school he attended Lagos State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Communications in 1990. After graduating in August of 1990, he worked as a journalist covering various news bits and attending various international conferences. He moved to the United States in 1994, spending a brief time in New York before moving to Houston.

Determined to meet his goals in Houston, Peter enrolled in the Center for Advanced Legal Studies’ Certificate program. He successfully completed his education with honors at the Center and graduated in 1998. Peter currently works for the City of Houston as a legal/administrative assistant in the Defense Litigation Division of the City Attorney’s Office where he performs a variety of duties.

Professional Highlights:
Reporter of the Year – Vanguard Newspapers Limited (1992/1993)
Perfect Attendance – City Attorney’s Office (1998 – 2004)
Most Innovative Employee of the Year – City Attorney’s Office (2000)
Employee of the Month – City Attorney’s Office – (October 2001)

“I like the challenges of my job, the environment I work in and the people I work with. Determination and foresight have paid off. I am excited with the knowledge, training and experiences I have acquired so far in the legal profession. I am greatful to the Center for the opportunity I was given and I thank the faculty and administrative staff for the huge resources they provided to students".