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DAVID KACZEDA

Lawyer (Advocate of the High Court of Kenya)
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

My aim is:

To apply the legal knowledge acquired through the undergraduate studies and post graduate diploma studies, with a willingness to intern and or work in a dynamic work environment; being flexible to adhere to the requirements of the organization and department I will be assigned to work under. To attain the goals and objectives of the organization as I grow in, and gain practical experience and exposure to the legal workings of the various areas of law applicable to the organization, and or in the organization. To grow in and gain practical experience and exposure to the non-legal knowledge fields and or tasks conducted in the organization. To submit to those I will be subordinate to, as well as work well with colleagues in order to provide quality outcome of work for the organization and meet the expectations of the employer and contribute to the growth and vision of the firm and or organization.

Additionally, I am an Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of; Commercial Transactions Law, Family law, Civil litigation and Conveyancing and Practice. I am to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Guitar trainer

12.2021 - Current
  • And lawyer on holding over period as I await admission to the bar.
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness

Trainee Advocate

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates
12.2023 - 10.2023
  • Attending Court Meeting Clients Giving Legal Advice to Clients Drafting and reviewing legal documents
  • Legal Research Carrying out any tasks pertaining to the business of an advocate from time to time and as fitting in the circumstances.

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Holding Over Period/
  • Awaiting Admission to the Roll of Advocates
  • Responsibilities: Meeting clients Giving Legal Advice to Clients Conducting all responsibilities under the pupillage program with a higher expectation of expertise.

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates Pupillage Program
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsibilities
  • Legal Research on Cases
  • Legal document drafting and review (e.g
  • Affidavits, contracts, pleadings, submissions, office memos, legal opinions, correspondences, fee notes bill of costs, written submissions conveyancing documents probate and administration documents among other documents)
  • Taking instructions from clients
  • Court Procedure
  • Filing legal documents to online court filing system
  • Providing IT solutions
  • Performing any other task as the need arises and as is within the department I was assigned to.

Guitar Teacher

Baylec Music Academy
04.2014 - 08.2021

Voluntary Intern

JNC Advocates
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Legal Research on Cases
  • Legal document drafting
  • Taking instructions from clients
  • Serving legal documents to clients and parties to matters
  • Filing legal documents to court files
  • Performing any other task as the need arises

Intern

Owaga & Associates Advocates
10.2019 - 02.2019
  • Legal Research on Cases
  • Legal document drafting
  • Taking instructions from clients
  • Serving legal documents to clients and parties to matters
  • Filing legal documents to court files
  • Performing any other task as the need arises.

Intern

Owaga & Associates Advocates
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Legal Research on Cases
  • Legal document drafting
  • Taking instructions from clients
  • Serving legal documents to clients and parties to matters
  • Filing legal documents to court files 3

Milimani Law Courts Judicial Attachment
04.2016 - 05.2016
  • Filing legal documents at registry
  • Arranging case files at the registry
  • Updating court diaries
  • Updating the court’s computer database records
  • Attending court hearings
  • Drafting rulings/legal opinions under magistrate supervision
  • Perusing and reviewing court file documents

Thomas Barnados Home
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Voluntary service- 200hrs

Education

owing to COVID -19 interruptions) - undefined

06.2023 - 12.2023

Holding Over - undefined

01.2022 - 06.2023

Advocates Training Program -

Kenya School of Law
02.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

Strathmore University
06.2014 - 06.2018

Certified Public Accountant Part 2 - undefined

Strathmore University
06.2011 - 11.2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Sunshine Secondary School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Skills

SKILLS ACQUIREDundefined

Affiliations

  • Member of Kenya School of Law Christian Fellowship (2020 – 2021)
  • Member of Ahead for Christ Family Fellowship (2011– 2014)
  • Member of Strathmore University Chinese Club (2016 – 2018)
  • Member of Sunshine Secondary School Scout Club (2007 – 2009)
  • Member of Sunshine Secondary School Choir (2008 – 2009)

References

REFEREES 1. Mrs. Kitur Class Teacher Sunshine Secondary School Mobile No: +254 722 462 198 2. Dr. Santiago Legarre Lecturer Strathmore University SLegarre@strathmore.edu 3. George Oloo Church Mentor Mobile No: +254 728 907 940

Additional Information

  • LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD , Praise & Worship Coordinator of Kenya School of Law Christian Fellowship (2020 – 2021) Chair Person Ahead for Christ Family Fellowship (2014 - 2018) Chair Person for Sunshine Secondary School Christian Union (2009 – 2010) Chapel Captain Sunshine Secondary School (2009 – 2010) Class Captain Sunshine Secondary School (2007 – 2008) 4, HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Swimming Playing the Guitar Reading Life and Leisure Books Making Cards Playing Chess and board games Drawing

Work Availability

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Quote

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver

Timeline

Trainee Advocate

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates
12.2023 - 10.2023

owing to COVID -19 interruptions) - undefined

06.2023 - 12.2023

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates
01.2022 - 06.2023

Holding Over - undefined

01.2022 - 06.2023

Guitar trainer

12.2021 - Current

Owaga & Associates LLP Advocates Pupillage Program
05.2021 - 12.2021

Voluntary Intern

JNC Advocates
05.2021 - 07.2021

Advocates Training Program -

Kenya School of Law
02.2021 - 12.2021

Intern

Owaga & Associates Advocates
10.2019 - 02.2019

Intern

Owaga & Associates Advocates
05.2017 - 07.2017

Milimani Law Courts Judicial Attachment
04.2016 - 05.2016

Thomas Barnados Home
04.2015 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

Strathmore University
06.2014 - 06.2018

Guitar Teacher

Baylec Music Academy
04.2014 - 08.2021

Certified Public Accountant Part 2 - undefined

Strathmore University
06.2011 - 11.2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Sunshine Secondary School
01.2007 - 01.2010
DAVID KACZEDALawyer (Advocate of the High Court of Kenya)