Gloria Mbevi

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience in complex dispute resolution, arbitration, and commercial litigation. Skilled in handling multi-faceted disputes across corporate, land, family, debt recovery, employment, and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on strategic advisory and early dispute resolution. Proven ability to manage disputes from inception through litigation, mediation, and settlement—combining technical legal analysis with clear, persuasive stakeholder engagement.

Particularly effective in matters involving competing legal positions, high-value risk exposure, and multi-party dynamics. Consistently contributes to legal discourse through presentations, research, and participation in professional forums. Passionate about supporting sustainable and climate-conscious business practices through adaptive and forward-looking legal frameworks.

Associate - KM associates in collaboration with Course Correct Consulting - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-07 - 2026-04)

• Provided legal advisory on regulatory frameworks and compliance, aligning client operations with statutory and policy requirements.
• Advise clients on contractual rights and obligations, often in matters involving competing interpretations and high-stakes outcomes
• Managed litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, preparing submissions, and coordinating with external counsel.
• Advised on dispute resolution strategies, minimizing legal exposure and supporting efficient case management.
• Draft and review agreements including commercial contracts and advisory opinions, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
• Lead and support correspondence with external parties, articulating legal positions in a structured and persuasive manner to facilitate resolution.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to simplify legal issues and support informed decision-making.
• Maintained structured legal documentation systems, improving accuracy, accessibility, and consistency of records.
• Developed legal templates and guidance materials to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Associate - Gikera and Vadgama Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya

(2021-01 - 2024-06)

• Representing clients in court, arbitration, mediation, and negotiations; advising, formulating risk assessment and mitigation strategies across various areas of law
• Provided advisory support on disputes and commercial arrangements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and strategic objectives.
• Conducted extensive legal research and regulatory analysis, providing insights to support litigation, advisory, and policy-related matters.
• Drafted pleadings, contracts, and legal opinions with high attention to accuracy and legal consistency.
• Delivered client trainings on compliance and legal & regulatory developments enhancing stakeholder understanding and adoption of legal frameworks.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of internal/external policies and governance frameworks to strengthen compliance.
• Providing team leadership on creation of training content and development, recruitment of pupils, capacity building, internal and external policy formulation.

Data Collector / Field Enumerator (Shona People Study) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - Kenya

(2019-05 - 2019-07)

• Conducted field research and household data collection on stateless persons in Kenya.
• Analyzed and documented findings contributing to broader discussions on citizenship and legal identity frameworks.
• Strengthened ability to engage diverse stakeholders and communicate complex legal/social issues clearly.
• Contributed to legal research and policy work that supported advocacy efforts leading to the recognition of the Shona community as Kenyan citizens, including analysis of statelessness frameworks and applicable citizenship laws.

Legal Assistant - Sichangi Partners Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya

(2017-01 - 2017-06)

• Worked in the BASEL (Banking, Securities and Loans) Division.
• Supported legal research, documentation, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assisted in developing training materials and internal knowledge resources.

Law - Kenya School of Law (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor's Degree - Law - The Africa Nazarene University (2013 - 2017)

IGCSE - General Studies - Lukenya Academy (2008 - 2012)