Overview
Praise Obiezu is an associate attorney at WSHB in Riverside, California. He handles all aspects of complex civil litigation, with a particular focus on employment matters.
Praise earned his Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law. During law school, he served as both Staff Editor and Senior Staff Editor for Law Review, participated in the San Bernardino Misdemeanor Appellate Advocacy Clinic, and was recognized with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for outstanding achievement in the Race and the Law Seminar. He was also a Dean's Merit Scholarship recipient and engaged in several student organizations.
Praise also holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, bringing valuable health care expertise to his legal practice.
Prior to joining WSHB, Praise gained substantial experience managing employment litigation matters from inception through resolution. His responsibilities included drafting complaints, motions, and briefs; conducting and responding to discovery; evaluating claims, evidence, and damages; and representing clients at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences. In addition to his litigation practice, Praise has represented health care entities in Medicare privileges revocation appeals before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, assisted with offer-in-compromise submissions to the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, and advised on the formation of corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit organizations.
Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking, and spending time with his dog.
Credentials
Education
- University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 2025)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MHA, 2021)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BSHCA, 2018)
Licensed to Practice in
- California
