Davis Langat

Practicing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with progressive experience in litigation, legal research, drafting, and advisory work. Demonstrates strong analytical ability, precision in legal documentation, and exposure to diverse areas of law including civil litigation, commercial transactions, employment law, mediation, and court process management. Adept at handling complex legal materials, synthesising legal principles, and delivering high quality written outputs—well suited for high-level legal research, review, and analytical projects in a technology-driven legal environment.

Associate Advocate at Oluoch Kimori Advocates (2024-11 – Present)

• Actively engaged in civil and commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, submissions, and legal opinions.
• Conduct advanced legal research across statutes, case law, and procedural rules, distilling complex legal issues into clear, persuasive arguments.
• Prepare detailed legal opinions and advisory memoranda addressing liability, risk exposure, procedural strategy, and dispute resolution options.
• Review, draft, and refine contracts, agreements, and legal documents with attention to enforceability, compliance, and risk allocation.
• Appear before courts and tribunals, manage case diaries, and ensure procedural compliance and timely filings.
• Engage directly with clients, translating complex legal concepts into practical, actionable guidance.

Holding Over (Post-Pupillage Practice Period) at Oluoch Kimori Advocates (2024-08 – 2024-11)

• Continued active participation in legal practice following completion of pupillage, maintaining continuity in litigation, drafting, and research work.
• Assisted in managing ongoing matters, including preparation of pleadings, submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Conducted legal research and issue-spotting to support case strategy and client advisory.
• Supported advocates in court preparation, file reviews, and client consultations, ensuring accuracy and procedural compliance.

Legal Pupil at Oluoch Kimori Advocates (2024-02 – 2024-08)

• Completed formal pupillage training with extensive exposure to litigation and legal advisory work across multiple practice areas.
• Drafted pleadings, affidavits, written submissions, contracts, and legal opinions under supervision.
• Conducted in-depth legal research and prepared structured case briefs and memoranda for court use and client advisory.
• Attended court sessions, recorded proceedings, and assisted with case management and file progression.
• Participated in client consultations, supported dispute resolution efforts, and assisted in mediation-related matters.

Legal Intern at Mosongo & Company Advocates (2022-03 – 2022-12)

• Drafted a wide range of legal documents including pleadings, agreements, affidavits, and preliminary legal opinions under advocate supervision, ensuring procedural accuracy and logical coherence.
• Conducted structured legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules, synthesising findings into clear case summaries, research memoranda, and briefs to support litigation and advisory work.
• Attended court sessions across civil matters, monitored proceedings, and recorded judicial directions for follow-up action and compliance.
• Undertook registry work, including land registry searches and filings, gaining practical exposure to conveyancing and property-related processes.
• Participated in legal aid clinics, assisting in issue identification, client intake, and preliminary legal guidance under supervision.

Legal Attaché at Kericho Law Courts (2021-02 – 2021-04)

• Attended daily court sessions in criminal, civil, and traffic matters, accurately recording proceedings, rulings, and judicial directions.
• Assisted magistrates with the drafting of assigned judgments and rulings, strengthening legal writing, analytical reasoning, and application of legal principles to facts.
• Prepared, organised, and maintained court files, ensuring proper case numbering, citations, and compliance with registry requirements.
• Updated and maintained official court registry records in accordance with judicial administrative procedures.
• Interacted with members of the public and advocates, assisting with file retrieval and court process navigation while upholding professionalism and confidentiality.

Legal Intern at Mitey & Associates Advocates (2021-01 – 2021-01)

• Drafted legal documents including pleadings and formal correspondence under supervision, with emphasis on clarity, structure, and procedural compliance.
• Conducted legal research and analysis on relevant statutes and judicial precedents to support ongoing litigation matters.
• Managed filing of court documents through the Judiciary e-filing system, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with court requirements.
• Assisted in virtual court sessions and maintained up-to-date case files, contributing to effective case tracking and document management.
• Provided general litigation support, including document organisation, research briefs, and administrative coordination.

Legal Intern at Musyoki Mogaka & Company Advocates (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Drafted pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents under supervision.
• Conducted legal research and analysed statutes and precedents on a case-by-case basis.
• Attended court sessions and accurately recorded proceedings and judicial directions.
• Filed court documents in various registries and assisted with service of process.
• Gained practical exposure to litigation workflows, procedural compliance, and court etiquette.

Legal Intern at James Finlay (Kenya) Limited (2019-01 – 2019-04)

• Assisted the legal department with drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, internal policies, and employment-related documentation.
• Conducted research on employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance issues affecting the organisation.
• Monitored changes in labour and employment legislation and prepared summary notes for internal use.
• Supported internal legal compliance initiatives and general in-house advisory work.

Diploma in Law in Law – Kenya School of Law (2023-02 – 2023-11)

Certified Mediation Course in Mediation – Kenya School of Law (2023-05 – 2023-05)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (2018-05 – 2022-10)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Secondary Education – Mangu High School (2014-01 – 2017-11)