Mercy Wangai
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
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About
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience in litigation support, legal drafting, legal research, contract review, compliance, and advisory work across public and private sectors. Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills with experience supporting litigation, governance, and risk management.
Experience
Consultancy at Self-Employed (2025-09 – Present)
- Draft legal documents including Founder's Agreement, Loan Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreement tailored to client needs
- Provide legal insights and guidance to support the legal documents drafted.
Post Pupil at State Law Office, Kisumu (2024-02 – 2025-02)
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, and legal opinions for litigation and advisory matters
- Conducted legal research to support case strategy and interpretation of statutes and case law
- Conducted client interviews to gather case facts, assess legal issues, and prepare case files
- Supported operations within the Marriage Registry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
- Attended court sessions, supporting case preparation and observing proceedings
Pupil at State Law Office (2023-04 – 2023-10)
- Assisted in drafting legal documents and preparing case materials for litigation
- Conducted legal research and summarized findings for legal arguments
- Participated in client interviews and assisted in case file preparation
- Attended court sessions to observe litigation processes
Legal Intern at Fourth Generation Capital Ltd (2021-08 – 2023-01)
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) to ensure legal compliance
- Developed a legislation matrix tracking regulatory requirements affecting company operations
- Analyzed proposed bills and regulatory changes to assess potential business impact
- Organized and maintained legal filing systems, improving document accessibility and efficiency
- Compiled and analyzed legal data to support internal decision-making
- Assisted in conducting risk assessments across departments, identifying legal and compliance risks
Student Attachee at Kiambu Law Courts (2020-01 – 2020-04)
- Supported court registry operations, including opening and managing case files
- Prepared and typed cause lists for court proceedings
- Transcribed magistrate notes and assisted in drafting judgments and rulings
- Gained exposure to court procedures and judicial processes
Education
Advocate Training Program in Law – Kenya School of Law (2022-03 – 2023-10)
Bachelor of Laws in Laws – Kabarak University (2017-08 – 2021-12)
