Abaho Derrick
Kampala
Summary
I am a legal professional with a Bachelor’s Degree of Laws and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. My specialty is in Corporate and Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Technology and Innovation, areas which I have not only studied and mastered by virtue of my academic background, but also, areas for which I have a great deal of passion and enthusiasm about. I learn and adapt fast, I am exceptionally resilient and result oriented, with capabilities to deliver both individually and in teams, qualities which I believe, make me reliable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registration Officer
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
10.2023 - Current
- Processing applications for registration of companies and other business entities.
- Preparation of correspondences and reports during and after substantive examination, and issuing of registration certificates.
- Conducting searches and examinations in the business registry, preparation of search reports and provision of feedback to clients on search requests.
- Certification and verification of documents
- Ensuring quality assurance of statutory requirements and issuance notices for compliance and enforcement.
- Addressing questions on business and company registration from interested persons.
- Preparation of legislative action plans, and reviewing of existing laws on company registration for conformity and compliance with statutory requirements.
Junior Associate/ Legal Researcher
Abbas Advocates
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conduct legal research and deliver legal opinions.
- Drafting & reviewing transactional documents
- Render administrative support to the Principal Partner including, setting meeting, delivery of legal briefs and remotely managing his diary.
- Handle Corporate Governance / company related matters.
- Render business advisory services regarding registration of business vehicles and obtaining various approvals and licenses.
- Conduct interviews with clients and deliver briefs to my superiors.
Legal Clerk (Volunteer)
Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF)
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducting legal research and delivery oflegal opinions to Senior Officers
- Offering pro-bono legal services to the underprivileged persons
- Conducting community out-reach activities and sensitization on legal matters
- Developing areas of training and tools of training
- Delivery of periodical reports on activities undertaken
Peer Educator
Attacked Not Defeated (AND)
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Train youth groups in areas of control of Gender and Sexual Based violence
- Develope tools of training.
- Investigation of Gender and Sexual Based violence matters.
- Recommend victims to counseling centers.
- Writing reports on the executed assignments
Education
Bachelor of Laws Degree (Honor’s) - LAW
Uganda Christian University
Mukono, Uganda01.2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education(A'level) - History, Economics & Literature
Standard College-Ntungamo
Ntungamo-Uganda12-2016
Uganda Certificate of Education(O'Level) -
Ntare School
Mbarara, Uganda12-2014
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate -
St. Mukasa Seminary
Sheema, Uganda11-2010
Skills
- Creativity, innovation and good time management
- Ability to work for long hours in the field
- Good computer skills
- Reliable with high integrity and initiative
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Strong self-drive, self-management and self-motivation
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal/relational skills
- Good communicator (both written and oral) and team player
- Result oriented
LANGUAGES SPOKEN.
English - Fluent
Runyankole - Fluent
Luganda - Fluent
Kiswahili - Basic
References
Isaac, Bandale, Senior Associate, 256779774359, Abbas Advocates
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, Reading, Fellowshipping, Sports
Disclaimer
I do hereby acknowledge that whatever I have stated above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Abaho Derrick
LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND.
2018-2019: Uganda Christian University-Mukono - Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF) Representative - Responsibilities: Represent law students at UCLF meeting, Participate in organizing students’ events such retreats, seminars and workshops, Publicize UCLF activities in UCU, Help students get mentors, Make periodical reports. Skills attained: Team work, Working under pressure, Mobilization skills, Speed in doing and ability to meet deadlines. 2015-2016: Standard College-Ntungamo - Speaker School Council - Responsibilities: Preside over Students’ Leaders meetings, Represent students’ in staff and administration meetings, Represent students in external engagements, Supervise a section of student leaders. Skills attained: Task planning and multi-tasking, Effective representation of other people’s interests, Development of critical thinking abilities, Improved oratory and presentation skills. 2015-2016: Standard College-Ntungamo - Chief Editor, Writers’ Club - Responsibilities: Head the publication of the weekly school gazette, Edit received articles. Skills attained: Analytical skills, Editorial skills. 2013-2014: Ntare School - Junior Health Prefect - Responsibilities: Conduct classroom and dormitory inspections, Report any matters that jeopardize the health of the school community. Skills attained: Ability to organize activities. 2013-2014: Ntare School - Vice President Anti-AIDS club - Responsibilities: Sensitization of school community on AID/HIV, Attend workshops with stakeholders and contribute to policy formulation on how HIV can be effectively combated among the youth. Skills attained: Engagement skills. 2009-2010: St. Mukasa Seminary - Debate Coordinator - Responsibilities: Organize internal weekly debates. Skills attained: Ability to organize peers, Ability to multi-task.
Timeline
Registration Officer
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
10.2023 - Current
Junior Associate/ Legal Researcher
Abbas Advocates
10.2022 - 10.2023
Peer Educator
Attacked Not Defeated (AND)
08.2019 - 08.2020
Legal Clerk (Volunteer)
Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF)
09.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Laws Degree (Honor’s) - LAW
Uganda Christian University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education(A'level) - History, Economics & Literature
Standard College-Ntungamo
Uganda Certificate of Education(O'Level) -
Ntare School
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate -
St. Mukasa Seminary
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