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Certification
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Elizabeth Pendo Erick

Advocate Of The High Court Of Kenya
Lamu

Summary

A principled and results-driven legal professional, duly admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a solid foundation in litigation, legal research, alternative dispute resolution and courtroom practice.

Known for upholding high standards of judicial ethics, impartiality, and integrity, with a deep understanding of the Kenyan legal system and a strong commitment to access to justice for all. Possesses excellent legal drafting, analytical, and decision-making skills honed through both practice and community-based legal volunteer work.

Seeks to serve within the Judiciary of Kenya, where a dedication to fairness, professionalism, and the rule of law can contribute meaningfully to the administration of justice.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Legal Associate

Mike Atieno & Co. Advocates
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct thorough legal research on statutes, case laws, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Draft legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, legal opinions, letters, court applications and agreements.
  • Attend court proceedings, file court documents, and handle court registry procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation of case files, witness statements, and trial bundles.
  • Coordinate with court clerks, registrars, or external consultants as needed.

Legal Consultant

Wave360 Africa
05.2024 - Current
  • Review contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by the company and clients.
  • Providing expert advice on various legal issues, including corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and contract law.
  • Identifying potential legal risks and providing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensuring the company complies with all relevant local, national, and international laws and regulations.
  • Assisting in resolving disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Volunteer

Weka Wide Smiles Foundation
01.2019 - Current
  • Supporting vulnerable people through organized outreach programs and legal awareness forums.
  • Participating in fundraising, mobilizing resources, and distributing essential supplies to children homes.
  • Maintained records of beneficiaries, donations, and activity outcomes in accordance with confidentiality and data protection policies.
  • Facilitated workshops and group discussions focused on empowerment, rights education, and social justice.

Pupillage

Court of Appeal, Nairobi
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked in the registries by assisting day-to day operations, working efficiently and productively with the staff.
  • Work closely with the Judges legal researchers to:
  • Research relevant laws, statutes, case law, and legal precedents that are pertinent to the cases the judge is overseeing.
  • Review case briefs, motions, pleadings, and evidence to summarize key points, identify important legal issues, and provide a well-organized summary of the case for the judge.
  • Draft legal memoranda, which include detailed analyses of specific legal questions or issues that need to be addressed in a case.
  • Assist in drafting a judge’s opinion or ruling by offering suggestions, including citations of relevant law, and sometimes helping to structure the reasoning or argument.

Internship

Nairobi County Government
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • I was interning in the Department of Legal Affairs
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Data Entry Clerical Officer

The Judiciary of Kenya
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Case Tracking System Exercise
  • Registering new and ongoing cases into the Judiciary Case Tracking System. Ensure that all relevant case information, such as the names of parties involved, case type, case number, and other essential details, are accurately entered into the system.
  • Handling legal documents (such as petitions, complaints, affidavits, and responses) into the e-filing system, ensuring all files are correctly associated with the relevant cases.

Attachment

Magistrate Court at Mombasa
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • During this period, I was attached to the High Court of Kenya Mombasa, under the registries then later served under the Senior Principle Magistrate at that time (Honorable Hendry Nyakweba).
  • I developed; a strong sense of personal responsibility, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and skills at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


IEBC- Ward Based Voter Educator

Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission IEBC
09.2017 - 10.2017
  • Conducting Voter Education Campaigns: Organized and facilitated educational campaigns to increase awareness about the importance of voting, the electoral process, and how to participate in elections effectively.
  • Promoting Voter Registration: Encouraged citizens to register as voters, informing them about the registration process, eligibility requirements, and registration centers.
  • Explaining the Electoral Process: Ensured that voters understand the voting process, including how to cast ballots, the use of the electoral system, and the roles of different candidates or positions on the ballot.

Education

Certificate- Data Protection Course - Data Protection

Strathmore University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Law

Advocates Training Program- Kenya School of Law
Karen, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Certified Professional Mediator - Mediation

Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
Nairobi
04.2001 -

Certificate- Arbitration Module 1 - Arbitration

Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Kenyatta University, School of Law
Parklands, Nairobi
04.2001 -

Certificate in Computer Packages - Computer Packages

Lamu Youth Polytechnic
Lamu, Kenya
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE -

Ngiriambu Girls High School
Kirinyaga County
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education KCPE -

StoneTown Academy
Lamu
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Conflict resolution

  • Legal analysis

  • Legal document drafting

  • Document analysis

  • Decision making

  • Knowledge of corporate governance practices

  • Data Analysis

Certification

Member , Law Society of Kenya LSK

References

Professional references

Griffins Timbe 

Advocate of the High Court

0748317173


Amanda Kinyanjui

Research Assistant 

0722310647


Maurice Mwande Akoth

Advocate of the High Court

CEO- KAMP Copyright and Related Rights

0729200290


Character references

Dr. Esther Mwikali

0711507610

Has known me personally for over 10 years through church, community service and youth mentorship programs. Can attest to my integrity, responsibility, and sound moral judgment.


Victoria Kuria

Advocate of the High Court

0795617750

Has known me personally for 7 years all through my years in the university. Can attest to my integrity, responsibility, and sound moral judgment.


Timeline

Legal Associate

Mike Atieno & Co. Advocates
01.2025 - Current

Legal Consultant

Wave360 Africa
05.2024 - Current

Pupillage

Court of Appeal, Nairobi
01.2024 - 07.2024

Data Entry Clerical Officer

The Judiciary of Kenya
06.2019 - 07.2019

Internship

Nairobi County Government
05.2019 - 08.2019

Volunteer

Weka Wide Smiles Foundation
01.2019 - Current

Attachment

Magistrate Court at Mombasa
06.2018 - 08.2018

IEBC- Ward Based Voter Educator

Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission IEBC
09.2017 - 10.2017

Certificate- Data Protection Course - Data Protection

Strathmore University
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Law

Advocates Training Program- Kenya School of Law
04.2001 -

Certified Professional Mediator - Mediation

Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
04.2001 -

Certificate- Arbitration Module 1 - Arbitration

Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Kenyatta University, School of Law
04.2001 -

Certificate in Computer Packages - Computer Packages

Lamu Youth Polytechnic
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE -

Ngiriambu Girls High School
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education KCPE -

StoneTown Academy
04.2001 -

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