Pamela Usukumah

In her current role with Covington & Burling LLP, Pamela Usukumah provides strategic advice to companies on a global scale based primarily in Europe and the U.S. on a broad range of complex cross-border corporate matters, from mergers and acquisitions, to restructurings, private equity, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, venture capital and growth financings, as well as corporate governance.

Pamela Usukumah was previously an Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges with experience in civil and pro bono work.

Over the years, Pamela has earned the Pro Bono Award from Weil, Gotshal & Manges for the most pro bono hours.

Before establishing her professional career, Pamela Usukumah attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and minors in Japanese Studies and Business Management. She earned many honors, awards, and recognitions upon graduating as well including:

- Summa Cum Laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
- National Society for Collegiate Scholars
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Stony Brook Honor Roll Leadership Award
- Stony Brook Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Upon graduating from SUNY Stony Brook in 2009, Pamela Usukumah went on to attend Harvard Law School in 2010. She graduated in 2013 earning her J.D. At Harvard, Pamela Usukumah was part of the following organizations:

-Harvard Black Law Student Association

-Harvard Journal for Racial and Ethnic Justice

Beyond her education and professional career, Pamela Usukumah enjoys walking around the city of Boston, traveling to and exploring other cities, cheerleading, and gymnastics.

Check out Pamela Usukumah on her website to learn more: http://pamelausukumah.com/.