Kampala Central, Uganda
Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: xxx@xxxx.xxx
Looking For: lawyer, law clerk/associate
Occupation: Legal
Degree: Master's Degree
Career Level: Qualified
Languages: English
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.
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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Makerere University 08/2010 - 01/2015
Kampala, , Uganda
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Law
Undergraduate degree in Law.
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