Ms. Ral Obioha was born in Washington, D.C. to Nigerian parents; an Engineer father and a Lawyer mother. She spent her formative years in Nigeria where she spent time learning about her roots, the rich culture and the Igbo language. She excelled tremendously in high school, holding several leadership positions and graduating with the highest score on the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) for her school, a University Entrance examination similar to the SATs.

She returned to the United States after high school and thereafter obtained a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in History and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, from Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia.   Following in her mother’s footsteps, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and a Masters of Law Summa Cum Laude in International Law from American University Washington College of Law, both in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Obioha also serves as the Executive Director of Civil Resource Development and Documentation Center, an independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in 1996 for the protection and promotion of human rights and gender equality in Nigeria and beyond.  Ms. Obioha often volunteers with several organizations providing free legal services to low income families, and serves as a guest lecturer at Columbia University. She has various professional memberships and affiliations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

As a passionate Advocate, with over 9 years of experience in the field of Immigration and Nationality law, Ms. Obioha takes great joy in helping immigrants reunite with their families and providing them with an opportunity to pursue their dreams.  As a result of her extensive knowledge in Immigration and Nationality law, Ms. Obioha has been interviewed and featured by various media outlets, including CNN, Al Jazeera, Fox News, CBS News, and Houston Chronicles.

Ms. Obioha is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is a Council Representative with the State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Law Section.   She was recently awarded the 2021 Young Alum by her alma mater Eastern Mennonite University.  She is also a recipient of the 2021 Texas Rising Star Award by Super Lawyers.

Due to her tenacity, determination, and firmness of purpose, Ms. Obioha has been described as a “Firebrand”, a person who is passionate and diligent in inciting change. Outside of work, Ms. Obioha enjoys spending quality time with her large close-knit family, mentoring young ladies, traveling, watching thought-provoking TV shows and fine dining.