JOSHUA AMBANI
LAWYER
NAIROBI,NAIROBI
Summary
Experienced in conducting legal research, analyzing cases, and providing client advisory services. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and documentation to effectively support case strategies. Proven track record of clear and concise communication, meticulous attention to detail in handling all legal matters.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Pupillage and Holding Over
State Law Office
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive legal strategies for complex cases.
- Developed strong professional relationships with opposing counsel to facilitate productive negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Managed large caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized records of all proceedings.
- Ensured timely communication with clients regarding case updates, strategy decisions, and potential risks or benefits of litigation.
- Represented state interests in administrative hearings, ensuring fair application of rules and regulations.
- Protected state interests by advocating for the proper interpretation and application of laws in appellate courts and judicial review proceedings.
- Improved public trust in government institutions by promoting transparency and accountability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and case law to ensure accurate advice was provided to clients.
- Drafted clear and concise briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents that effectively communicated complex legal issues.
Research Assistant
University of Pretoria Centre, IP
PRETORIA, GAUTENG
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Preparing the brochure for the World IP Day
- Helping with the development of an IP Law curriculum for the library
- Conducted Independent research and Wrote a paper on NFTs and IP Law.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Intern
Kenya Railways Corporation
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisting the corporation secretary to draft and review contracts
- Reviewing and preparing reports on legislations
- Aiding the corporation secretary to prepare board papers
- Monitoring pending matters in court and engaging in correspondence with the lawyers as with regard to these matters
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Transport law.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Attended court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
Legal Intern
Pannell Kerr Forster(PKF)
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Company law.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation and documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Judicial Attaché'
Judicial Service Commission
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Filing of Cases in the Court's Registry
- Giving legal aid to members of the public.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
Education
LLM - Masters of Laws
Koç Üniversity
ISTANBUL 10.2022 - 07.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
NAIROBI 02.2022 - 09.2023
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
Kenyatta University
04.2001 - 07.2021
Certificate in Computer Application - Information Technology
Strathmore University
01.2013 - 06.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Lukenya High School
01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Computer Proficiency
Research and analysis
Case interpretation
Legal writing & Drafting
Problem-solving aptitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Certification
European Union Graduate Summer School on European Union Law and Digitalization
Timeline
Pupillage and Holding Over
State Law Office
03.2023 - Current
LLM - Masters of Laws
Koç Üniversity
10.2022 - 07.2024
European Union Graduate Summer School on European Union Law and Digitalization
07-2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
02.2022 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
University of Pretoria Centre, IP
01.2022 - 06.2022
Law Schools Global League
07-2021
International Investment Law Center Cologne Advanced Course on ICSID Arbitration.
05-2020
Intern
Kenya Railways Corporation
08.2017 - 11.2017
Legal Intern
Pannell Kerr Forster(PKF)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Judicial Attaché'
Judicial Service Commission
06.2015 - 08.2015
Certificate in Computer Application - Information Technology
Strathmore University
01.2013 - 06.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Lukenya High School
01.2008 - 12.2012
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
Kenyatta University
04.2001 - 07.2021