Edwin Gichovi
Advocate
Nairobi,BOX
Summary
NATIONALITY : KENYAN
SEX : MALE
DATE OF BIRTH: 03.03.1980
RELIGION : CHRISTIAN
MARRITAL STATUS: MARRIED
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a skilled advocate with 14 years of post admission experience in litigation on Human Rights , Children and Constitutional law as well as conveyance. I have acquired specific skills in dispute resolution through negotiations and arbitration. Bilingual Foster Care Case Manager with 5(Five) years in supporting the well-being of children under care, as well as the foster and biological families. Skilled in relationship management, problem solving and conflict resolution. . I am knowledgeable about children and Human rights and experienced in report writing. Looking for a challenging, fast-paced position
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Case Manager
M/S OLUOCH-AWINO & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Liaison with Sub-County Children officers in Nairobi and Kiambu counties
- Handling Commercial matters by negotiating settlement .
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns .
- Completed exhaustive research into Child Welfare using databases, physical records and digital resources.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
Manager- Programmes
M/S NJERU GICHVOI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
NAIROBI, KENYA
08.2008 - 01.2016
- Litigation;.
- Negotiation for out of court settlements;.
- Drawing and Attestation of agreements;.
- Advising clients on legal process before and after trial;
- Litigated in matters of Constitution , Labour Relations and Children Maintenance.
- Drawing legal documents e.g Agreements viz; Lease agreements, sale agreements, Tenancy agreements;.
- Conveyance;.
- Watching briefs in court for complainants in matters of child abuse ;.
- Liaising with other advocates in court;.
- Dealing with auctioneers in execution process.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
- Met with joint venture clients who are project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Identified system needs and designed processes to support the firm business requirements.
- Interacted with clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Associate Advocate
M/S KIARIE , KARIUKI & ASSOCIATE ADVOCATES
Nairobi, kenya
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
- Aided more than 10 homeowners in resolving home mortgage disputes.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
- Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Associate Advocate
M/S S. W. NDEGWA & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Litigation;.
- Negotiation for out of court settlements;.
- Attestation of agreements;.
- Advising clients on legal process before and after trial;.
- Drawing court pleadings for example statement of claim/plaints, statement of defence and counterclaims, Motions and Applications, Petitions and Affidavits amongst others;.
- Drawing legal documents e.g Agreements viz; Lease agreements, sale agreements, Tenancy agreements;.
- Conveyance;.
- Liaising with other advocates in court;.
- Debt collection;.
- Dealing with auctioneers in execution process.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Constitutional law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Graduate Intern
M/S P.K ANJUGUNA & COMPANY
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Advising clients on legal process before and after trial;.
- Drawing court pleadings for example statement of claim/plaints, statement of defence and counterclaims, Motions and Applications, Petitions and Affidavits amongst others;.
- Drawing legal documents e.g Agreements viz; Lease agreements, sale agreements, Tenancy agreements;.
- Conveyance;.
- Watching briefs in court;.
- Liaising with other advocates in court;.
- Debt collection;.
- Dealing with auctioneers in execution process.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Offered quality clerical support to the firm's personnel.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR -
KENYA SCHOOL oF LAW
NAIROBI 12.2004 - 12.2005
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) Honors - undefined
08.2000 - 12.2004
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF - undefined
KEGONGE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, K.C.S.E
02.1995 - 12.1998
EDUCATION - undefined
KARURUMO PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1991 - 12.1994
Skills
Reunification procedures
undefinedAccomplishments
- DIGITAL MARKETING - Skillful.
- COURSES.
- January 2018: LAWS & PRACTICES AROUND THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPS): Take up the opportunities organized by the LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA.
- February 2018 : PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS & PRACTICES.
- (Know more and increase your opportunities) organized by the LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA.
Additional Information
- EDWIN NJERU YEAR OF BIRTH: 1980 MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED PERMANENT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 96, KARURUMO – EMBU CURRENT ADDRESS: P.O
Timeline
Children's Case Manager
M/S OLUOCH-AWINO & COMPANY ADVOCATES
02.2016 - 09.2021
Manager- Programmes
M/S NJERU GICHVOI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
08.2008 - 01.2016
Associate Advocate
M/S KIARIE , KARIUKI & ASSOCIATE ADVOCATES
03.2007 - 07.2008
Associate Advocate
M/S S. W. NDEGWA & COMPANY ADVOCATES
01.2006 - 02.2007
CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR -
KENYA SCHOOL oF LAW
12.2004 - 12.2005
Graduate Intern
M/S P.K ANJUGUNA & COMPANY
09.2004 - 12.2005
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) Honors - undefined
08.2000 - 12.2004
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF - undefined
KEGONGE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, K.C.S.E
02.1995 - 12.1998
EDUCATION - undefined
KARURUMO PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1991 - 12.1994
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