Faaizah Okash
Nairobi,12278 -
Summary
To progressively realize my passion for litigation and as a champion of people's rights. By so doing, be part of a reputable organization, maintaining high level of competency while giving my maximum contribution to the organization and the society at large.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Trainee Advocate
State Law Office
2025.02 - 2025.08
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support state counsels in developing strong arguments for various cases.
- Supported successful mediations with detailed analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Strengthened client relationships through regular communication regarding case progress and updates.
- Developed a keen understanding of various legal areas through exposure to diverse casework.
- Attended court hearings and developed strategies for court proceedings as representative of the state.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
Project Officer
Nawiri Sisters Foundation
2021.03 - 2025.03
- Educating the girl child on menstrual health management and period stigma.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Co-designing projects that educate the girl child.
- Carrying out mentorship programs for both the boy and girl child.
- Carrying out pad donation drives at different institutions.
- Assisted organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
Legal Intern
Ministry Of Interior And Coordination Of National Government
2024.02 - 2025.01
- Performed legal research and writing for the Attorney General's office.
- Draft cabinet memos.
- Draft legal opinions advising the Permanent Secretary on legal matters.
- Advise the Cabinet Secretary on Parliamentary Bills.
- Attended stakeholder meetings and drafted reports.
Legal Intern
Issa & Co Advocates
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Performed legal research and writing on legal matters.
- Attended Court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Drafted letters updating clients on matters.
- Attended mediation and arbitration proceedings.
- Attended client meetings and interviews.
Research Intern
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
2022.06 - 2023.10
- Carrying out webinars on different dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Attended meetings and carried out presentations for ADR training programs.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data on various dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.
Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant
Halal Eventbrite
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Establishing links with partner organizations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client companies' CSR practices, resulting in actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Oversaw charitable giving strategies that aligned with company values while addressing key social issues within targeted communities.
- Designed employee volunteer programs, promoting team-building and strengthening corporate culture.
Legal Intern
Rachier & Amollo LLP
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Attended court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Drafted legal opinions advising clients on matters.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
Education
Advocates Training Programme - ATP
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi 2001.04 -
Certified Secretaries - Intermediate Level
KASNEB
Nairobi 2001.04 -
Certified Professional Mediator - Mediation
Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
Nairobi 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Strathmore University
Nairobi07.2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Sheikh Khalifah High School
Mombasa11.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Volunteer at Joined as One Relief, 2020-Ongoing
- Member of Strathmore Mental Health Club, 2020-2023
- Member of Red Cross Strathmore Chapter, 2022-Ongoing
- Strathmore SDG Hub, 2022-2023
- Young Arbiters Society - Strathmore Chapter, 2022-2023
- Effective Altruism Seminar - Doing what we can, 2024-03-01 to 2024-06-01
Leadership Positions
- Pupils' President, State Law Office
- Vice-president, Young Arbiters Society-Strathmore Chapter
- Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant, Halal Eventbrite
- Environment Captain, Sheikh Khalifa High School
References
- Dr. Francis Kariuki, Director, LL.M and LL.D Programs, Strathmore University, fkariuki@strathmore.edu
- Wambui Kariuki, PHD Candidate, Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, wambuik@campus.tecnion.ac.il
- Sumaiyah Omar, Partner, Hussein & Omar Advocates LLP, somar@husseinomar.co.ke
Timeline
Trainee Advocate
State Law Office
2025.02 - 2025.08
Legal Intern
Ministry Of Interior And Coordination Of National Government
2024.02 - 2025.01
Legal Intern
Issa & Co Advocates
2023.11 - 2024.01
Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant
Halal Eventbrite
2022.09 - 2023.09
Research Intern
Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre
2022.06 - 2023.10
Legal Intern
Rachier & Amollo LLP
2022.03 - 2022.06
Project Officer
Nawiri Sisters Foundation
2021.03 - 2025.03
Advocates Training Programme - ATP
Kenya School of Law
2001.04 -
Certified Secretaries - Intermediate Level
KASNEB
2001.04 -
Certified Professional Mediator - Mediation
Karl Mediation And Arbitration Center
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Strathmore University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Sheikh Khalifah High School