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Jordan Lawoko

Kampala Central, Uganda

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  • Looking For: lawyer, law clerk/associate

  • Occupation: Legal

  • Degree: Master's Degree

  • Career Level: Qualified

  • Languages: English

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Highlights:1. Concluded over 30 case files in 2 years at Uganda Revenue Authority. ie. 20 Criminal cases and over 10 civil cases. 2. Set precedent in the Ugandan Courts in the case of Jimmy Patty Odera vs Uganda. (Redefined the meaning of causing financial loss) 3. Worked with Zipline International in penetrating the African market specifically in Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania. 4. Participated in drafting the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2019 in Uganda. 5. Consulted with Makerere University Professor in preparing the Sports Science and Physical Activity Act in Uganda.

Skills:

Goal:Excel in my practice of law and become a leader in Tech and Business Law.

Membership:1. Uganda Law Society. 2. East Africa Law Society. 3. American Bar Association.

Certification:1. Licence to Practice Law in Uganda. 2. California Bar (Candidate)

Honor:1. African Legal Impact scholarship at UC Berkeley. 2. Innovator of the Year 2023/2024 at Uganda Revenue Authority.


Experiences:

Legal Officer 07/2022 - current
Uganda Revenue Authority, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Legal/Tax
In-house counsel/Litigator for Uganda Revenue Authority. I represent the Authority in civil and criminal courts.
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Partner 10/2021 - 07/2022
Blueprint Advocates, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Legal
Founder and Partner. In this role i was responsible for business development and performance of client tasks for example, court representation, contract drafting, real estate and tax advisory.
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Partner 01/2016 - 09/2021
Bytelex Advocates, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Legal/Technology
Managing client portifolio. The law firm specializes in technology law representing majorly international clients and local startups.
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Education:

Makerere University 08/2010 - 01/2015
Kampala, , Uganda
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Law
Undergraduate degree in Law.


Law Development Centre 08/2015 - 04/2020
Kampala, , Uganda
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Law
Bar Qualification in Uganda.
East African School of Taxation 08/2019 - 02/2020
Kampala, , Uganda
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Taxation
Professional Training in Tax Practice.
University of California, Berkeley. 05/2021 - 08/2022
Berkeley, California, United States
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Law
Masters in Law with specialization in Business and Technology Law
University of the People 09/2023 - current
Online, , United States
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Computer Science
BS degree in computer science.

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