Dawood Hamoud Farrah
Advocate
Nairobi,30
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with a proven track record at Farrah Munoko & Company Advocates, specializing in dispute resolution and client representation. Skilled in strategic planning and legal advisory, I have significantly contributed to expanding clientele and enhancing firm efficiency. Expert in international law & policy, with a knack for fostering customer relationships and mitigating legal risks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Partner
Farrah Munoko & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
04.2015 - Current
- Helped set up the dispute resolution department which I have headed for the last approximately 10 years to achieve great strides towards delivering tailor-made legal results for its diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Expanded the firm''s clientele through strategic networking and relationship building initiatives.
- Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
- Contributed to the firm''s growth by attracting new business opportunities via targeted marketing efforts.
- Implemented processes to enforce compliance with partner agreements.
- Negotiated contracts with partners to give equitable terms to all parties.
- Cultivated a positive work environment within the firm by promoting collaboration among colleagues.
- Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on case strategy and professional development opportunities.
- Advised clients on regulatory compliance matters to mitigate risks associated with potential violations or penalties.
- Engaged in thorough legal research to inform well-rounded strategies for client representation.
- Negotiated settlements, achieving mutually satisfactory resolutions for clients involved in disputes.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members to ensure alignment with company goals and foster professional development.
- Drove innovation initiatives that resulted in unique service offerings for clients while differentiating our firm from competitors in the industry.
- Established clear communication channels within the organization, fostering collaboration among team members towards shared goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to challenges faced by the firm, ensuring its competitive edge in the market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive organizational improvements and meet strategic objectives.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals
- Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
Senior Legal Officer
Women's Rights Awareness Programme [WRAP]
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing insightful legal advice that shaped pivotal decisions affecting the organization''s growth and long-term success in areas of Women's Rights, Child Rights and the never ending right to curb gender based violence in Kenya.
- Advised on international legal matters, ensuring compliance with foreign laws while pursuing strategic global objectives which pivoted WRAP to obtain substantial grants and donor funding.
- Helped obtained funding for combating and advancing Women's and Child Rights to a tune of Kenya Shillings Thirty Million which was mainly used to provide legal and advisory services, protection and prohibitory orders for women and children facing domestic and gender based violence.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Protected valuable intellectual property assets through the strategic management of patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in high-profile disputes, preserving the organization''s reputation and minimizing financial exposure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of contractual disputes and other legal issues.
- Streamlined legal processes by implementing efficient case management systems and procedures.
- Located witnesses to testify at hearings especially women and children that were in need of WRAP's legal services.
Legal Researcher and Associate
Ameyo Guto Etole & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Enhanced legal research efficiency by implementing advanced search strategies and utilizing various databases.
- Assisted in building the firm''s reputation for exceptional research capabilities by consistently producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with attorneys on high-profile cases, providing timely and accurate research support for successful outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research for case preparation, resulting in more informed and effective litigation strategies.
- Advised on international expansion projects by researching local laws governing foreign investments, tax implications, and import/export requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms in commercial contracts, protecting company interests and mitigating financial liabilities.
- Partnered with human resources department to ensure employment practices were compliant with labor laws and regulations.
- Drafted clear and concise internal policies related to areas such as data privacy, employee conduct, and ethics guidelines.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi01.2013
Bachelor of Laws [Hons.] - Law
Makerere University
Kampala 08.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
Strategic Planning
Data privacy, Trademarks & Intellectual Property
Conflict Resolution
Legal Document Processing
Criminal Law & Litigation
Legal Brief Preparation
Legal Advisory and Writing
Legal Risk Mitigation
Policy Development
Client Representation
Customer Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 Advocates in the development and set up of a comprehensive and fully fledged legal department at Royal Garments Industries [EPZ] Limited.
- Developed and successfully registered several trademarks and patents on behalf of diverse clients.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members in several legal and compliance audits conducted on behalf of Molo Greens Limited and Royal Garments Limited.
- Set up successful dispute resolution department at Farrah Munoko & Company Advocates.
- Successfully registered several mortgages, charges and land instruments for and on behalf of diverse clients at Farrah Munoko & Company Advocates
Affiliations
- Law Society of Kenya [LSK].
- East African Law Society.
- American Bar Association.
Certification
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Work Availability
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Timeline
Partner
Farrah Munoko & Company Advocates
04.2015 - Current
Senior Legal Officer
Women's Rights Awareness Programme [WRAP]
02.2014 - 04.2015
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
01-2014
Legal Researcher and Associate
Ameyo Guto Etole & Company Advocates
01.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Laws [Hons.] - Law
Makerere University
08.2006 - 01.2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law