SYLVIA KAMANGA
Nairobi
Summary
I am a results-driven legal professional with a proven track record of successfully resolving complex issues and implementing process improvements. I possess a forward-thinking and innovative mindset, which allows me to handle dynamic legal issues in an ever-changing legal environment. Furthermore, I have acquired exceptional planning, organizational, and communication skills that enable me to effectively manage multiple priorities. I am now seeking to join a dynamic organization where I can use my skills to contribute to the success of the organization as well as continue to grow and develop my skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Consultant
Shujaa Investments Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Providing expert legal advice and guidance on commercial transactions and conveyancing matters.
- Created streamlined templates for the company’s use, improving contract review and approval.
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and legal documents to protect the company's interests.
Associate/ Trainee Advocate
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP)
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed various commercial, conveyancing, and information technology-based agreements and policies.
- Drafted various company policies for both local and international companies, as well as streamlined any regional policies that were in place.
- Coordinated the drafting and publication of a handbook on the process and requirements of incorporating a company in 17 African jurisdictions. This involved corresponding with legal counsel from each jurisdiction, conducting thorough research, ensuring deadlines were met, and editing, verifying, and finalizing the handbook.
- Conducted due diligence exercises on various companies.
- Conducted internal and external training sessions on various legal topics.
Legal Intern
Ogetto, Otachi & Company Advocates
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted legal research on various statutes, case law, and legal precedents relevant to ongoing cases and projects.
- Attended court hearings and assisted in drafting various applications, pleadings, and submissions.
- Reviewed and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for advocates when needed.
Senior Research Assistant
Research Assistant for Dr Jennifer Gitahi, Lecturer at the Strathmore Law School
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted extensive research on Kenyan succession laws, statutes, regulations, and relevant case law for a case digest on succession law in Kenya.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data collection and analysis methods.
- Supervised junior research assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Analyzed legal precedents and court judgments to identify key principles and trends in succession law jurisprudence.
Co-Founder and Youth Advocate
Ladies in Red
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Ladies in Red is a social impact initiative that aims to provide women and girls from less fortunate backgrounds with sustainable menstrual products and educate young girls on menstrual hygiene and reproductive rights.
- Organized workshops for girls and women on menstrual hygiene and embracing their womanhood in Kenya, utilizing project management and strategic planning skills.
- Raised money to assist women and girls from less fortunate backgrounds in obtaining access to menstrual products.
Volunteer
Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN) Kenya Committee
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Participated in projects to promote the Sustainable Development Goals, and assisted with workshops and events held at Strathmore Business School.
Legal Intern
Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT)
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted research and wrote articles for the organization on various intellectual property law topics.
- Assisted in the planning and organization of various workshops on data protection and intellectual property law.
- Delivered analysis and assessment reports to project managers on the projects that were being undertaken.
Education
Post-graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi,Kenya06.2023
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Strathmore University
Nairobi,Kenya12.2020
High School Diploma -
Kianda High School
Nairobi, Kenya11.2015
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Legal Drafting and Negotiation
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Legal Advisory
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
Languages
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Basic French
Certificates And Achievements
- Certificate of Completion for the 2024 Data Protection Course from the Center of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) - (March 2024)
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya- (2023)
- Selected by UN Women as a youth representative in the Gender-Based Violence Moot Court discussions in commemoration of 16 days of activism – (December 2019)
- Millennium Fellow, Class of 2019 - Leadership development program presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Networks- (August- December 2019)
- Kectil (Knowles Educational and Charitable Trust for International Leadership) based in Atlanta USA, colleague for the Class of 2019.
- Diplôme d'études en Langue Française DELF A1
- Certificate for International Computer Driving License
- Certificate from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
- Certificate of Participation in Kitui Social Work
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Shujaa Investments Limited
06.2023 - Current
Associate/ Trainee Advocate
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP)
06.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Intern
Ogetto, Otachi & Company Advocates
03.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Research Assistant
Research Assistant for Dr Jennifer Gitahi, Lecturer at the Strathmore Law School
08.2021 - 04.2022
Co-Founder and Youth Advocate
Ladies in Red
09.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN) Kenya Committee
07.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Intern
Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT)
04.2019 - 06.2019
Post-graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Strathmore University
High School Diploma -
Kianda High School
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