Joseph McDonald

• Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
• Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
• Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in Constitutional,Commercial,Criminal or Civil litigation.
• Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Practice Areas -Commercial,Data Protection and Privacy,Family,Civil Litigation,Criminal Litigation,Employment and Industrial Dispute,Land and Conveyancing and Debt Recovery Negotiation and Strategy.
• Trained and registered the following organizations as data controllers-Bolt,Kuscco,Kuscco Mutual Assurance,Wana Anga Sacco, Karibu Homes etc
• Trained and got data controller certificates for the following

• Hearing cases in the Transport Sector and delivering judgments and rulings. We were voted the best performing Tribunal in Kenya two years in row under my leadership.
• Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
• Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
• Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
• Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
• Devised and presented reports and forecasts to board of directors.

• Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
• Worked with legislators to assist in drafting the amended Nairobi Liquor Licensing and Control Act 2023 legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
• Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to the Licensing Boards whenever they ha matters in court
• Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for employment matters saving the organization Kenya Shillings Eight Million.
• Conduct training and public participation engagements on anticipated changes in the law.
• Reviewed and analyzed pertinent government and county laws and legal precedents and advised the Board accordingly.

· Teaching 4th Year and Masters Students in various commercial law subjects (Including setting and marking exams)

· Contribution through learning and pedagogical research always looking for innovative teaching methods.

· Contribution to practice by writing articles to journals.

· Contribution through disciplined based scholarship to add to theory and knowledge base.

Taught the following undergraduate units-Insurance,Pensions,Banking,Capital Markets,International Economics Law,Jurisprudence,Legal Methods,Law &Development and Regional Integration Law.

Supervised final year student in their dissertation

• Fostered deep relationships with various government agency personnel.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Developed compliance best practices for commission.
• Monitored government and county regulations and court cases to keep commission upto date with changing laws.
• Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and stakeholders while serving multi-cultural /sectoral community.
• Participated in drafting amendments to law and regulations in the Land Sector.