Brief Overview And Experience
He is an advocate of the High Court of Uganda and practices with M/S Mugisha & Co. Advocates. Strong work ethics and personal integrity, highly motivated, self-starter and creative, high energy, positive and inspiring, confident, self-assured, participative style, analytical and detail-oriented lawyer with a broad and deep knowledge in and legal matters. My goal is to be an all-round, flexible, reliable and a dedicated team player with the ability to cope and deliver results and adding value to the organization, personally and those around me ethically and in a dynamic environment.
Academic Record
2019-2021: Law Development Centre – Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
2013-2017: Uganda Christian University Mukono – Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
2010-2012: Makerere College School – Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
2006-2010: Makerere College School – Uganda Certificate of Education
2000-2006: Mugwanya Preparatory School Kabojja – Uganda Primary Leaving Examination
Key Experience Record
2022 – Present: In-House Counsel, Dollarbill Traders Ltd.
Duties/responsibilities included:
- Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to the company and other members of staff on a variety of legal topics that relate to the business sector.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements.
- Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.
- Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company.
- Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.
- Designing and delivering legal training to the business.
- Staying up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the business.
- Liaising with senior members of staff.
Outstanding skills:
- Detail Oriented.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Enhanced analytical skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Time management skills.
- Research skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to Multi-Task and work under pressure.
- Quick adaptability to working environment.
- Strong strategic and planning skills and the ability to build a network of key relationships
2022 – Present: Legal Assistant, Mugisha & Co. Advocates.
Duties/Responsibilities Included:
- Assisted in providing legal advice, legal briefs, and opinion to senior management.
- Assisted in the collection and preparation of information related to court matters.
- Worked with the firm to ensure that the it`s commercial, contractual, and other legal interests are adequately protected.
- Collaborated with all departments to assure legal adherence for all transactions.
- Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of firm’s procedures and policies.
- Assisted in preparing and editing legal correspondence & documents for the firm.
- Undertook legal research and drafting of necessary documents in line with the prevailing legal framework and firm’s Vision.
- Undertook responsibilities of the secretary to internal meetings as required.
- Undertook administrative duties and other duties as assigned.
2020 – 2021 (November- April): Clerkship Student, Kwesigabo, Bamwine & Walubiri Advocates.
Duties/Responsibilities Included:
- Interviewed 60% of all new clients.
- Sought clarity by asking insightful questions that led to clear documentation and helped win 80% of the cases.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, organize bids for review by specialists.
- Gave accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships etc.)
- Collaborated with management to devise efficient defense strategies.
- Specified internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
- Researched and evaluated different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Communicated and negotiated with parties creating relations of trust.
- Drafted and solidified agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Maintained current knowledge of alterations in legislation.
2018 (January- July): Intern/Volunteer, Law Development Centre Legal Aid Clinic.
Duties/responsibilities included:
- Interview clients and draft the necessary documents.
- Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, organize bids for review by Legal officers.
- Perform related work as required.
2016 (July-August): Intern/Volunteer, Kwesigabo, Bamwine & Walubiri Advocates.
Duties/responsibilities included:
- Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, organize bids for review by specialists.
- Perform related work as required.
2015 (July-August): Intern/Volunteer, Sebalu And Lule Advocates.
Duties/responsibilities included:
- Carrying out Legal research in relations to cases being handled.
- Accompanying counsel while he attended court cases.
- Report writing.
- Any other related task given by Counsel.