Attorney Profile

OBENG OPOKU-ACHEAMPONG

Assistant City Attorney

General Council Division

Transactions and Advisory Section

Obeng Opoku-Acheampong joined the City Attorney's Office in February 1999. His practice begun in the City's Prosecution Section where he tried several jury cases. His practice now focuses on reviewing and drafting contracts for various city departments. He also serves as General Counsel for the Permit and License Appeal Board.

Education

• (SMU) Dedman School of Law
  J.D., 1998
  Honor Council

• University of Texas at Dallas
  B.S., Business Administration 1991

Affiliations & Activities

• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas , November, 1998
• J.L. Turner Legal Association

Prior Experience

• Court appointed student attorney for criminal defendants - SMU Criminal Justice Clinic