Chinonso Anozie

Chinonso Anozie is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, where he also serves as a Presidential Frontier Faculty. He teaches Property Law, Environmental Law, Energy and Climate Law, and Global Environmental Justice. Prior to joining the University of Houston, he held academic positions at Willamette University College of Law and Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) from SMU Dedman School of Law, an LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nigeria.

Research Interests:

• Intersection of energy and environmental laws and policies
• Environmental justice in disadvantaged communities
• Clean energy transition and policy
• Extraterritorial impact of U.S. energy and environmental regulations

Professor Anozie is an active member of several professional associations, including the AALS Section on Natural Resources and Energy Law, the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, and the Institute for Energy Law. His scholarly work has been published in various law reviews and presented at national and international conferences.

Professional Affiliations:

• AALS Section on Natural Resources and Energy Law
• Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
• Institute for Energy Law

Before entering academia, Professor Anozie worked as a Foreign Legal Consultant and Senior Associate at Bon Actes Solicitors & Attorneys in Abuja, Nigeria, and as an Associate in the Corporate Division of Paul Erokoro (SAN) & Co., where he advised multinational corporations on domestic and international transactions.

Advising and Grants:
While specific advisees and grant funding are not mentioned in the text, Professor Anozie is engaged in active legal scholarship and policy research, particularly in energy and environmental justice domains. His status as a Presidential Frontier Faculty suggests institutional recognition and likely research support.

Labs and Research Teams:
Though not explicitly mentioned, his affiliation with the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Center at the University of Houston Law Center is implied through his research focus and teaching areas.