Cleve Chiro Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

• As the legal counsel for the company, providing IT-based solutions to clients, successfully led a team of Heads of Departments for one of the clients to comply with the Data Protection laws.
• Advising corporate clients on data privacy laws and compliance issues.
• Legal research on current data and privacy laws and updating clients.
• Successfully conducted awareness training with the Board of directors and employees.
• Redrafted and reviewed the company’s employment and commercial agreements to comply with the recently drafted company policy on data protection.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
• Collaborated and led general counsel initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives.
• Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
• Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
• Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.

Nairobi

• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
• Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.

Kenya

• Conducted legal audit to ensure company compliance with the current laws
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Conducting legal research and gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
• Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
• Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
• Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues

Nairobi Kenya

• Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
• Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
• Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
• Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
• Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
• Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.

Mombasa

• Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
• Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
• Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.

Mombasa

• Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
• Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
• Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
• Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
• Consulted, Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
• Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.

i was placed to head the alumni management for projects that will need K.M.U.N alumni's help. my responsibility was to co-ordinate and act as a liaison between graduated members and the organisation.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations And Affairs

I majored in International Relations with integrated concentration on diplomacy, peace and conflict and development

Post Graduate Diploma, Advocates Training Program

Activities and Societies: I played basketball.I underwent training as an advocate in all aspect of the law.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Law

Activities and Societies: Christian Union,Kenya Model United Nations, Moot courts competition•Member of Kenya Model United Nations.

Bachelors, Law

Activities and Societies: kenya Model United Nation, kenya Red Cross hunger walk,modeling competition,investment forum, debate team, moot.