Florence Okeyo
Kisumu,Kenya
Summary
- Skilled Advocate with background in corporate and litigation law, offering deep understanding of legal procedures and negotiation tactics. Known for ability to develop comprehensive case strategies and for persuasive communication skills, leading to successful outcomes in complex cases.
- Strong analytical thinker with aptitude for identifying key legal issues quickly and effectively communicating them to clients and colleagues. Contributed to positive impact on previous workplaces by streamlining legal processes, enhancing team efficiency, and mentoring junior lawyers.
- Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Counsel
Dry Associates Investment Bank
Nairobi
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared and delivered presentations and legal briefings to clients, colleagues, and industry professionals on relevant legal topics and developments.
- Identified areas of risk exposure within existing business operations and proposed mitigation strategies.
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for client cases.
- Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
- Worked closely with outside counsels when necessary to represent the company's interests in court proceedings or arbitration proceedings.
- Liaised with government agencies, other advocates, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress.
- Counseled clients on international transactions, foreign investment restrictions and sanctions regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis on various aspects of civil and criminal law to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance and labor law matters.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
- Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
- Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
- Negotiated resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
- Negotiated settlements in civil disputes, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of client interests and legal implications.
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Helped explain complex concepts in court by developing timelines, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted briefs in support of appeals before appellate courts.
Legal Advocate
C.O Tolo & Co. Advocates
Kisumu
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for advocating on behalf of clients before courts or administrative agencies.
- Negotiated settlements outside of court when possible to avoid costly litigation expenses.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Presented oral arguments before judges at various levels of the court system.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Evaluated existing regulations or proposed legislation to determine its impact on clients' interests.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Counseled clients on how best to achieve their desired outcomes within the framework of the law.
- Analyzed contracts, leases, regulations, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Collaborated with other attorneys on complex litigation projects.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Legal Advocate
Otieno Asewe & Co. Advocates
Mombasa
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for advocating on behalf of clients before courts or administrative agencies.
- Negotiated settlements outside of court when possible to avoid costly litigation expenses.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Presented oral arguments before judges at various levels of the court system.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Evaluated existing regulations or proposed legislation to determine its impact on clients' interests.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Counseled clients on how best to achieve their desired outcomes within the framework of the law.
- Analyzed contracts, leases, regulations, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Collaborated with other attorneys on complex litigation projects.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Legal Advocate
Ochillo & Co. Advocates
Kisii
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for advocating on behalf of clients before courts or administrative agencies.
- Negotiated settlements outside of court when possible to avoid costly litigation expenses.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Presented oral arguments before judges at various levels of the court system.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Evaluated existing regulations or proposed legislation to determine its impact on clients' interests.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Counseled clients on how best to achieve their desired outcomes within the framework of the law.
- Analyzed contracts, leases, regulations, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Collaborated with other attorneys on complex litigation projects.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Legal Advocate
Kiprop Cheruiyot &Co. Advocates
Mombasa
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for advocating on behalf of clients before courts or administrative agencies.
- Negotiated settlements outside of court when possible to avoid costly litigation expenses.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Presented oral arguments before judges at various levels of the court system.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Evaluated existing regulations or proposed legislation to determine its impact on clients' interests.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Counseled clients on how best to achieve their desired outcomes within the framework of the law.
- Analyzed contracts, leases, regulations, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Collaborated with other attorneys on complex litigation projects.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Legal Advocate
G. K. Kipngetich & Co. Advocates
Bomet
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for advocating on behalf of clients before courts or administrative agencies.
- Negotiated settlements outside of court when possible to avoid costly litigation expenses.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Presented oral arguments before judges at various levels of the court system.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Evaluated existing regulations or proposed legislation to determine its impact on clients' interests.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Counseled clients on how best to achieve their desired outcomes within the framework of the law.
- Analyzed contracts, leases, regulations, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Collaborated with other attorneys on complex litigation projects.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - LAW
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
Nairobi01.2016
LL.B -
MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Eldoret01.2012
High school diploma -
SEKO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Eldoret01.2006
Skills
- Dispute resolution
- Data privacy
- Corporate transactions
- Litigation management
- Corporate governance
- Employment law
- Legal research
- Compliance management
- Domestic and international law
- Regulatory affairs
- Ethics management
References
- Victor Omburo, Victor Omburo & Associates Advocates, 0721 489585, victorouma51@gmail.com
- Cynthia Mutune, C.M Mutune & Co. Advocates, 0722-276304, cynthiamutune@gmail.com
- Nancy Mwainzi, State Counsel, +254711398497
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Positions
- General Counsel, Dry Associates
- Senior Legal Associate, C.O. Tolo & Co. Advocates
- Associate Litigation Advocate, Otieno Asewe & Co. Advocates
- Associate Litigation Advocate, Ochillo & Co. Advocates
- Associate Litigation Advocate, Kiprop Cheruiyot & Co Advocates
- Associate Litigation Advocate, G.K. Kipngetich & Co Adv
Timeline
General Counsel
Dry Associates Investment Bank
01.2024 - Current
Legal Advocate
C.O Tolo & Co. Advocates
02.2023 - 11.2023
Legal Advocate
Otieno Asewe & Co. Advocates
02.2019 - 12.2022
Legal Advocate
Ochillo & Co. Advocates
01.2018 - 09.2018
Legal Advocate
Kiprop Cheruiyot &Co. Advocates
04.2017 - 12.2017
Legal Advocate
G. K. Kipngetich & Co. Advocates
06.2016 - 02.2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - LAW
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
LL.B -
MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
High school diploma -
SEKO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL