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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.•Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.•Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.•Served as corporation lawyer corporation by managing daily operation and legal compliance.•Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.•Obtained legal advice to facilitate hiring and staff employment to reach recruitment goals.•Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.•Liaised with Human Resources to structure clear employment relationships.•Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.•Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.•Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.•Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.•Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.•Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.•Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.

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.•Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.•Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.•Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.•Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.•Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.•Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.•Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.•Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.•Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.•Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.•Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.•Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.•Created weekly, monthly and quarterly case status reports.•Drafted and reviewed commercial agreement and policies for clients

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.•Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.•Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.•Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.•Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.•Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.•Created weekly, monthly and quarterly case reports.•Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.•Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.•Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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.•Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.•Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.•Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.•Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.•Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.•Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.•Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.

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.•Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.•Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.•Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.•Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.•Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.•Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.•Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.

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.