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CHERONO FAITH

Advocate Of The High Court Of Kenya
Nairobi

Summary

I am a confident, highly driven and proactive individual with excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to think on my feet and process information logically and clearly. I have a strong understanding of the Law with an outstanding advocacy, interpersonal, and research skills and strive to apply the same to practice. I am eager to develop my career with a reputable organization that values high-level service and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

JP ADVOCATES LLP
3 2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting legal research
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents, pleadings and correspondences
  • Developing litigation strategies
  • Case management
  • Assisting with trial preparation and managing case files and client information.
  • Advising and updating clients on the developments of the law.
  • Client representation in negotiation,mediation,arbitration, and court proceedings.
  • Updating and consulting with senior associates and partners.
  • Supervising paralegals or legal assistants from time to time
  • Billing of clients and preparation of invoices according to the Advocates Remuneration Order.

Holding Over

B A OUMA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
11.2023 - 02.2024


Key Responsibilities


  • Conducting legal research and providing legal advice to clients on legal matters through bi-weekly newsletters.
  • Attending client meetings and interviews, gaining exposure to client counselling
  • Drafting legal memoranda briefs, contracts, agreements and client correspondence under the supervision of senior associates
  • Reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, court records drafted by my juniors
  • Observing court proceedings, depositions, and negotiations, gaining practical court room experience
  • Contributing to case strategy discussions and brainstorming sessions with Associates
  • Attending and participated in Dispute resolution forums including mediation, arbitration as well as out of court settlements
  • Drafting of the various conveyancing documents as well as interacting with the land administration digital platforms.

Pupillage

B.A. Ouma & Associates Advocates
04.2023 - 10.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting legal research to support associates in preparing cases and legal documents
  • Assisted in client meetings and interviews, gaining exposure to client counselling
  • Drafting legal memoranda briefs, legal pleadings and client correspondence under the supervision of senior associates
  • Reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, court pleadings and correspondence drafted by my juniors
  • Observing court proceedings, depositions, and negotiations, gaining practical court room experience
  • Contributing to case strategy discussions and brainstorming sessions with legal teams
  • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards.

Legal Consultant

Precious Gift Junior
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Drafting and reviewing agreements, opinions, and contracts of services of the employees
  • Providing practical business solutions for the school in line with the legal background of the problem
  • Maintaining all the legal records and reviewing the work done by the subordinate staff members
  • Preparation and research of legal proposals, policies and briefs.

Judicial Attachment

Kericho Law Courts
01.2020 - 02.2020

Key Responsibilities

  • Responding to questions from judicial officers and court staff on general legal issues
  • Attending court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information
  • Reviewing complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings filed to determine issues involved and dockets of pending litigation to maintain adequate progress
  • Proofreading judicial opinions, decisions and citations.
  • Drafting rulings and judgments.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Introduction To Arbitration To Module III -

Nairobi Center For International Arbitration

Diploma in Criminology And Security Studies -

Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Bachelor of Law (Hons) - Law

Kabarak University
Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya
12.2021

KCSE -

Kaplong Girls High School

Skills

Able to make timely, well-considered, and logical decisions on problem situations that may arise to find appropriate and workable solutions

Accomplishments

  • School Director of Studies at Kaptirbet Primary School
  • Firm Secretary at the Kenya School of Law
  • A class representative at Mount Kenya University
  • Chairs a community fund drive for university students
  • Director at Sure Steps Saving Cooperation.

References

  • Hon.S. K. Ngetich., Magistrate, The Kericho Law Courts, Kericho, 20200, +254722458689
  • Prof Ambani Asogo John, LLD, Dean School of Law, Kabarak University, Private Bag, Kabarak, 20157, 0773049779, deanlaw@kabarak.ac.ke
  • Ms.Beryl Anyango Ouma, Managing Partner, B. A. Ouma & Associates, +254721818879, baolaw@baoassociates.co.ke

Timeline

Holding Over

B A OUMA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
11.2023 - 02.2024

Pupillage

B.A. Ouma & Associates Advocates
04.2023 - 10.2023

Legal Consultant

Precious Gift Junior
01.2022 - 04.2022

Judicial Attachment

Kericho Law Courts
01.2020 - 02.2020

Associate

JP ADVOCATES LLP
3 2024 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law

Introduction To Arbitration To Module III -

Nairobi Center For International Arbitration

Diploma in Criminology And Security Studies -

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Law (Hons) - Law

Kabarak University

KCSE -

Kaplong Girls High School
CHERONO FAITHAdvocate Of The High Court Of Kenya