Heroes, Music and Memorable Legal Moments

My nickname is … Ezinny.

I can’t go a day without … seeing my kids.

My colleagues would be surprised to know that … I love dancing.

When I was a newbie lawyer I … was scared.

The lawyer I most admire is … Jeanne McNabney.

The quality I most like in a lawyer is … confidence.

My courtroom walk-up music would be … Natasha Bedingfield.

When I started, I wish I knew … I had to file an entry of appearance.

My career high point (so far) has been … my first three-day trial.

My most embarrassing moment as a lawyer was … asking [that] GAL costs be split because I thought there was a set statute for it.

If I weren’t a lawyer, I’d be … a traveling journalist.

When I win a case, I celebrate by … treating myself to a good dinner.

I almost quit the law because … a PFA case went too far.

The SCOTUS justice I’d like to meet is … Ketanji Brown Jackson.

A different practice area that intrigues me is … corporate law.

My fictional hero is … Tony Stark/Iron Man.

My real-life hero is … myself. I’ve been through a lot to get to where I am.

On weekends I … sleep a lot and hang with my kids.

My most bizarre talent is … braiding my own hair.

The talent I wish I had is … singing.

I get angry when … I am ignored.

If I had a time machine I’d … go back to high school and university in Nigeria.

My motto is … Nike’s slogan: Just Do It.

The craziest thing I witnessed in a courtroom is … a respondent offering the judge a picture to prove the petitioner bit her on her chest.

My favorite song lyric is … anything Usher sings.

The last TV show I binge-watched was … MobLand.

My least-favorite word is … No.

If I won the lottery I’d … travel and watch soccer games in Europe.

My worst previous job was … a call center job.

The question I’m tired of answering is … How long have you been in this country?