Cynthia Shihemi
Law
Nairobi
Summary
A deeply passionate lawyer, enthusiastic about shaping Global South perspectives on space law governance; in a bid to develop inclusive international and local regimes that are sensitive to global needs. I also value analytical thinking and working collaboratively with others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2024 - Current
- Co-convening the 1st Annual SDRC Research colloquium and the Mediation Moot Court Competition. The duties included administrative work along with paper review.
- Policy- drafting and course reviews for upcoming programs such as International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Mentorship program.
- Coordinating quarterly mediation trainings
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Organised and hosted monthly webinars related to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Delegate
Amnesty International Moot Court Competition
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Winner-best preliminary rounds
Member
Young Arbiters Society
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Currently in the Events and Planning Committee working on planning of events that center around Alternative Dispute Resolution on behalf of the club
Member
Strathmore Debate Society
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Mashujaa Opens 7th Edition- First Place Novice Category
- Ubuntu Competitions (Kenyatta University)- third at semi final level
- Mashujaa Opens Schools June Edition- Adjudication role
Author
JURIST
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Author of peer-reviewed legal news articles at JURIST writing and editing legal news
- Chief of Staff-Africa
Junior Project Fellow
Millenium Fellowship
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed a project revolving around Sustainable Development Goal 2 and 3 of provision of one meal a day for school-going children so as to ensure healthy living
Legal Intern
Dentons, Hamilton, Harrison and Matthews
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Legal research and drafting in the preparation of pleadings, legal opinions and written submissions.
- Conducting client interviews
Entrepreneurship Wing
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Drafting legal advice letters to start ups in Kenya (PANGEA project)
- Involved in the Entrepreneurship wing's research coordination team where we carried out various research projects namely, tax and IP digest compilation
Intern
Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Organised policy-related events that have an interconnection with technology e.g the Tech Career Fair
- Participated in a policy hackathon spearheaded by the Melton Foundation on SDGs and emerged top 10 among 37 teams
Research and Writing Wing
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Wrote an article on the legal framework of Kenya's informal sector
- Was part of the IP Law case digest in partnership with Bowman's Law firm
- Special mention - 2ndRunner's up award for the best junior researcher
Communications team
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Part of the Instagram Team that was involved in marketing legal advise projects done by the Clinic. The Projects involved included: Pamoja na SLC and the Flipside campaign
- Led the first ever Instagram project in June 2021 called Flipside involved with debates around legal issues facing countries
Legal Team
Strathmore University Media Group (SUMG)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Drafted the ongoing contract between SUMG and IMAX
Student Volunteer
Miale Rescue Centre, Strathmore Community Outreach Program
01.2021 - 07.2021
Education
LLB -
Strathmore University
01.2020 - 06.2024
KCSE -
Loreto High School
Community Service
Miale Rescue Centre, Strathmore Community Outreach Program, 12/01/21
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
01.2024 - Current
Delegate
Amnesty International Moot Court Competition
09.2023 - 10.2024
Legal Intern
Dentons, Hamilton, Harrison and Matthews
05.2023 - 07.2023
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
01.2022 - Current
Member
Young Arbiters Society
01.2022 - 03.2024
Member
Strathmore Debate Society
01.2022 - 03.2024
Author
JURIST
01.2022 - 01.2024
Junior Project Fellow
Millenium Fellowship
01.2022 - 12.2023
Entrepreneurship Wing
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022
Research and Writing Wing
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
Communications team
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
Legal Team
Strathmore University Media Group (SUMG)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Student Volunteer
Miale Rescue Centre, Strathmore Community Outreach Program
01.2021 - 07.2021
LLB -
Strathmore University
01.2020 - 06.2024
KCSE -
Loreto High School
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