Cynthia O. Akatugba

Cynthia O. Akatugba serves as the Assistant Vice President for Legal Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, providing comprehensive legal advice on various matters impacting public research institutions since January 2022. Prior to this role, Cynthia held positions within the Texas Office of the Attorney General, where responsibilities included representing state agencies in administrative and general litigation. Experience also encompasses working as a Government Contracts Litigation Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP, serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Elaine Kaplan at the United States Court of Federal Claims, and contributing as a law fellow at CHILDREN AT RISK. Educational credentials include an A.B. in Anthropology and African Studies from Princeton University and a JD from The University of Texas School of Law, supplemented by studies at Bucerius Law School in Germany. Cynthia's earlier career includes teaching mathematics at YES Prep Public Schools, achieving a remarkable pass rate among students on state assessments.