Margaret Awour Awino
Summary
With experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, I bring exceptional communication, analytical and legal analytic skills to this LLM cohort.
Graduating from Strathmore University, Nairobi, The Kenya School of Law and being admitted to the Kenyan Bar, I have successfully managed caseloads, negotiated settlements and drafted legal winning briefs in an effort to administer justice. I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to develop my legal training at Loyola for my LLM studies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Z.K.Yego Law Offices
03.2024 - Current
- Advised clients on legal matters, providing actionable advice to ensure their rights and interests were protected
- Researched and drafted legal documents, providing key insights and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collaborated with clients and other legal professionals to resolve disputes and mitigate legal risks
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as contracts, deeds, leases, and wills, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Intern
LAWYERUP
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Networked with various legal professionals and career coaches.
- Managed approximately 25 incoming calls and emails per day from students.
- Conducted discussions on diversity and inclusion in law.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Volunteer
Moi University, School of Law
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in revamping the new library.
- Worked with special committees on planning leadership events for students.
- Managed and planned approximately 30 students per day in registering for legal networking events.
- Planned and organized community events.
Legal Attachment
The Judiciary Eldoret Law Courts
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Registered new cases on the electronic system
- Reviewed legal documents for filing
- Attended court and assisted in data entry.
Volunteer
Red Cross Mombasa
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted blood drives to champion for the legal right to access to emergency medical assistance.
- Drafted legal contracts for volunteers of the organization.
- Planned charity events that resulted in donation of over 100,000Ksh for legal aid in the community.
Education
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
12.2023
J.D. - Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B)
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya01.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Sacho High School
Kenya01.2016
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Contract drafting
- Document Review
- Legal Advisory
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Extracurricular Activities
2017- 2019, Project Coordinator, Strathmore, Africa Youth Leadership Forum, Nairobi.
- Coordinated legal projects for the forum.
- Planned mental health events for the forum.
2018, 2020, Member, Strathmore Law Clinic, Nairobi.
- Wrote a commentary on strategic litigation in partnership with Wakilisha Kenya.
- Volunteered to teach inmates during legal aid week, Taught children at Kamiti.
- Wrote a commentary on simplification of provisions of the Children's Act of Kenya.
Timeline
Legal Associate
Z.K.Yego Law Offices
03.2024 - Current
Intern
LAWYERUP
05.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
Moi University, School of Law
05.2019 - 06.2019
Legal Attachment
The Judiciary Eldoret Law Courts
03.2019 - 04.2019
Volunteer
Red Cross Mombasa
03.2017 - 06.2017
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
J.D. - Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B)
Strathmore University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Sacho High School
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