SERAH NDUATI

• Actively supported compliance initiatives across various entities within the larger Danaher Group.
• Contributed to the development and execution of compliance strategies and projects.
• Drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and documented various commercial transactions and legal agreements.
• Managed distribution, supply, services, sub-contracts, and procurement transactions, including those with government agencies across Africa and private partners.
• Ensured contractual compliance and mitigated legal risks.
• Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with local leadership and strategic partners.
• Proactively engaged colleagues in risk assessment and prioritization, identifying, monitoring, and enhancing key processes and internal controls.
• Developed and implemented effective approaches to dispute resolution, lawsuits, and arbitrations.
• Provided clear communication of litigation issues and opportunities to relevant business units and stakeholders.
• Offered timely and well-researched legal advice to various teams, including business, finance, and Human Resources.
• Assisted Human Resources colleagues with labor law matters in various African countries and supported Quality and Regulatory Affairs colleagues with regulatory law compliance across Africa.
• Supported Danaher's comprehensive Compliance Program by implementing planned activities such as policy and procedure management, leading training sessions, conducting monitoring activities, and overseeing investigations.
• Facilitated third-party due diligence screening processes to ensure the integrity of business partnerships.
• Collaborated closely with colleagues from Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Finance, and other core functions.
• Directed compliance and legal issues through appropriate channels for investigation and resolution, working toward continuous improvements in the Compliance Program and other legal initiatives.
• Researched related literature regarding pertinent issues.
• Analyzed legal documents to identify relevant issues for clients.

• Drafted, reviewed, and vetted sale agreements, leases, and licenses.
• Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
• Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
• Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
• Managed preparation, execution, and registration of leases in large housing projects.
• Conducted due diligence and provided legal advice on emerging issues in conveyancing and securitization.
• Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
• Conducted research and prepared legal opinions on various commercial matters including intellectual property rights protection, commercial land issues, registration of goods with KEBS, and employer-employee relations.
• Drafted, reviewed, and filed pleadings and submissions.
• Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
• Attended court proceedings and provided updates to clients on commercial litigation matters and labor disputes.
• Advised clients on compliance obligations and legal risks.
• Liaised with various registries to complete the establishment of foreign entities in Kenya.
• Reviewed company policies and conducted investigations into employee compliance.
• Prepared reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Conducted training sessions for companies on topics such as data protection, labor relations, and securitization.
• Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect companies from legal claims.
• Prepared weekly reports and maintained client and matter records for easy access within secure platforms.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
• Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.

• Drafted, reviewed, and vetted contracts and agreements.
• Prepared security documentation.
• Conducted due diligence and provided legal advice on emerging issues.
• Registered trademarks and provided counsel on rights and liabilities to clients.
• Conducted research and prepared legal opinions on various matters including trademark registration, intellectual property rights protection, and commercial land issues.
• Oversaw multiple client accounts, including those from banks, corporate entities, and individuals.
• Advised clients on compliance obligations and legal risks.
• Coordinated with various registries to facilitate the establishment of entities in Kenya.
• Generated weekly reports and maintained client and matter records for convenient access within secure platforms.
• Orchestrated and supervised the firm's community outreach initiatives.

Pre-trial Case Research:

• Created case summaries and conducted pre-trial research for employment and defamation cases.

Legal Drafting:

• Prepared pleadings and drafted submissions for recovery, employment, and commercial cases involving breach of contract.
• Drafted joint venture agreements for construction projects and other commercial contracts.

Opinion Writing:

• Provided legal opinions on diverse legal matters including the securitization process, summary dismissal of employees, child adoption and guardianship, and comparative risks associated with business structures.

Training and Learning:

• Actively participated in training courses to enhance understanding of industry processes and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new materials, processes, and software programs.

Customer Support and Administration:

• Effectively addressed customer or client inquiries via telephone and email daily.
• Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
• Performed various administrative duties, including answering phones and organizing paperwork to support departmental operations.

Pre-trial Case Research:

• Prepared comprehensive case summaries and conducted pre-trial research for employment and defamation matters.

Legal Drafting:

• Skillfully prepared pleadings and drafted submissions for recovery, employment, and commercial cases involving breach of contract.
• Additionally, drafted joint venture agreements for construction projects and other commercial transactions.

Opinion Writing:

• Produced well-researched legal opinions on a range of issues including the securitization process, summary dismissal of employees, child adoption and guardianship, and comparative risks associated with business structures.

• Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
• Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
• Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
• Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
• Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
• Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
• Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
• Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
• Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.