Associate Advocate - Kimani Kairu & Co. Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2024-12)
- Registration of and incorporation of companies on the Business Registration Service portal (BRS).
- Conducted various searches (Form CR12) on the BRS portal.
- Attended to the whole Discharge process from the beginning to registration of the Discharge of Charge.
- Drafted several Discharge of Charge documents.
- Drafted director's resolutions and shareholder's resolutions for various companies and transactions.
- Drafted share transfer agreements for various companies.
- Worked with a team of several advocates to represent our clients in an Intellectual Property suit.
- Represented a client in an off-plan development house purchase.
- Handled a client's wrongful termination and retirement benefits suit.
- Drafted a wide range of legal documents, including, Wills, Licenses, Leases, Tenancy Sale Agreements, Deed Polls, transfer documents (both share transfer and land transfer).
- Attended to the Lands Offices both in Ardhi House and Geospatial Data Center dealing with various client matters.
- Observed and attended virtual court proceedings on both civil and probate matters.
- Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid in case preparation and strategy development.
- Conducted legal research on behalf of clients to gather information and provide advice on case matters.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Trainee Advocate - Kimani Kairu & Co. Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2023-12 - 2024-11)
- Drafted a wide range of legal documents, including, Wills, Licenses, Leases, Tenancy Sale Agreements, Deed Polls, transfer documents (both share transfer and land transfer).
- Attended to the Lands Offices both in Ardhi House and Geospatial Data Center dealing with various client matters.
- Observed and attended virtual court proceedings on both civil and probate matters.
- Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid in case preparation and strategy development.
- Attended several Ardhisasa Webinars hosted by the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, explaining and exploring the Ardhisasa platform.
- Conducted legal research on behalf of clients to gather information and provide advice on case matters.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Supported the drafting of wills, trusts, and estate plans under supervision, addressing client needs and legal requirements.
Legal Pupil - Kimani Kairu & Co. Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2023-01 - 2023-11)
- Conducted legal research into employment benefits and work injury benefits matters assisting other Advocates in their client's matters.
- Visited City Hall and the Lands Offices, both at Ardhi House and the Geospatial Data Center, to deal with client conveyancing matters.
- Conducted extensive legal research into sports academies and sports clubs which assisted a client establish a sports academy.
- Conducted legal research into Kenya's Intellectual Property regime and other Intellectual Property regimes to assist a client in a case involving Intellectual Property Law.
- Attended several Ardhisasa Webinars hosted by the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, explaining and exploring the Ardhisasa platform.
- Researched applicable laws and legal precedents supporting attorney cases.
- Observed court proceedings and tribunals, gaining insights into legal argumentation and courtroom dynamics.
- Attended meetings and briefings tracking legislation and summarizing important details for further review by lawyers.
Legal Intern - Kimani Kairu & Co. Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-09 - 2022-01)
- Observed court proceedings and tribunals, gaining insights into legal argumentation and courtroom dynamics.
- Attended meetings and briefings tracking legislation and summarizing important details for further review by lawyers.
Volunteer Worker - Nairobi National Park - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-08 - 2021-09)
- Conducted Safari Walk tours to Tourists.
- Cleaned Animal enclosures.
- Fed various animals in the Animal Orphanage.
Court Attaché - Kibera Law Courts - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-08 - 2021-09)
- Assisted the Court Clerk as a Court Assistant.
- Processed Bail and Bond payments in the Traffic and Criminal Registries.
- Attending and Observing Court cases.
Volunteer Teacher - Programme of Pastoral Instruction (PPI) - Nairobi, Kenya
(2018-01 - 2018-03)
- Engaged with and taught the PPI program to children in Toi Primary, Ayany Primary and Olympic Primary.
Volunteer - CITAM Woodley Youth Ministry - Nairobi, Kenya
(2017-02 - 2018-12)
- Assisted in organizing Youth Ministry activities, such as, Teens Week and football games.
- Assisted in teaching young children and teens during the Daily Vocation Bible School (DVBS) and Teens Week.
- Served as a Youth Ministry Leader for Sports.
