I am a very professional magistrate with more than two years of bench experience and eleven years of litigation and trail practice experience. I am well grounded in the application of law, rules and procedures. I also possess management and leadership skills that enabled me manage Kalangala Chief Magistrates Court from July 2022 until June 2023 when a substantive Chief magistrate was appointed. I am dedicated to utilizing my progressive experience and skills to execute my duties with a great sense of ownership, quality, innovation, and within the boundaries of the law.
Hi, I’m
ARINDA HERBERT KAINLAWREN
Magistrate
Kampala
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kalangala Chief Magistrates Court
Senior Magistrate Grade One
7 2022 - Current
Job overview
- Handled and disposed of cases over 800 case in the last two years, and in a timely manner hence reeding the court of backlog
- Successfully managed Kalangala court as an independent court for more than one year
- Transparently managed all court funds and filed my accountabilities on time
- Organized and managed stakeholder meetings for a year and half while heading the court
- Routinely visited the detention facilities every quarter
- Prepared and filed all monthly, quarterly and annual court reports with the Registrar in time
- Promoted access to justice, and the image of the institution by banning all court brokers from court premises
- Supervised, mentored and trained the acting court clerk, the new office supervisor, and the court mediators so as to improve service delivery
- Ensured that the court registry, archive and exhibit stores are safe and organized by having all files in acid boxes, and routinely inspecting.
- Ably deputized the Chief Magistrate when left in charge of the court.
- Upheld ethical standards through impartiality and integrity in all aspects of judicial responsibilities.
- Enhanced court efficiency by streamlining case management processes and implementing organizational improvements.
- Sensitized people of Kalangala on court processes, small claim, and community service.
- Facilitated a great team spirit within the staff and kept them motivated and professional.
Refugee Law Project
Legal Officer & Acting Field Coordinator
8 2017 - 3 2018
Job overview
- Managed legal department and supervised the legal assistants, psychosocial officers, paralegals, and education officers as the Acting Field Coordinator for Hoima and Kyangwali office.
- Represented forced migrants in Mubende, Masindi, Hoima, Kyegegwa, Kyangwali, Kiryandongo, Adjumani, and Mityana courts.
- Provided legal advice and support to forced migrants through mobile legal aid clinics, police and court interventions, among others.
- Identified and made referrals of clients to others support organizations for further support.
- Facilitated alternative dispute resolution among forced migrants and nationals.
- Conducted training of JLOS stakeholders, refugees, and community leaders on refugee law, international humanitarian law in Mbarara, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Kampala.
- Organized and facilitated quarterly dialogue meetings with stakeholders to capture issues that needed to be addressed for better service delivery.
- Supported the Programme Manager in developing technical narratives for purposes of fundraising, identifying and recommending funding sources relevant to the program work.
- Prepared individual and department monthly reports on the progress of planned activities.
Cymbell Advocates (Now Matsiko, Wanda, & Arinda Advocates)
Senior Associate: Head Litigation & Human Resources
12.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Headed and managed the litigation and dispute resolution department of the firm.
- Headed and managed all human resource matters of the firm, to say, recruitments, establishing policies/guidelines, managing and supervising staff, and handling performance and disciplinary matters
- Trained and supported new team members, mentored junior associates hence fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
- Championed best practices in quality assurance, consistently delivering error-free work products that exceeded client expectations.
- Advised and oversaw the preparation of all legal opinions for clients, preparation of pleadings, and court submissions for all court matters at the firm.
- Wrote monthly legal articles for the firm’s newsletter articles
- Identified training needs, prepared training material and conducted training on identified training needs of the staff at the firm.
- Prepared and reviewed the firm’s monthly performance report.
Inter Aid Uganda
Legal Officer & Kawempe Division Supervisor
06.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee responsible for award of contracts to service providers
- Deputized the Legal Manager, and supervised other department staff.
- I was the Inter-Agency secretary for partnership between the Prime Minister’s office, InterAid Uganda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements with Prime Ministers office and UNHCR.
- Assisted in the development of policies/procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for forced migrants with complex legal and security issues.
- Supported human resources department by addressing employment law matters, handling disciplinary hearings and employee issues.
- Supervised and managed all refugee safety, welfare, and security matters in Kawempe Division.
- Offered legal counseling and advice to all refugees, asylum seekers and nationals.
- Held and conducted mediation sessions to amicably resolve legal disputes amongst refugees and nationals.
- Conducted mobile legal aid clinics, and community policing to sensitize communities.
- Conducted detention monitoring in prisons to identify, and assess inmates for legal support.
- Conducted community awareness sessions to empower and guide on legal issues.
- Conducted research, prepared training materials, and simplified legal materials
- Conducted training sessions and undertook advocacy related activities on radio talk shows, coordination and dialogues meetings
- Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly reports and accountabilities for the department.
Alaka & Company Advocates
Senior Associate – Litigation
02.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Handled and represented clients in court matters.
- Managed large caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of litigation work.
- Prepared witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, ensuring their credibility was upheld throughout proceedings.
- Negotiated advantageous settlements for clients through skillful mediation techniques and persuasive communication.
- Achieved favorable outcomes for clients by drafting persuasive legal documents and conducting thorough research.
Justice Centres Uganda
Legal officer / Acting Kampala Centre Manager
07.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- I was a pioneer of the Kampala Justice Centre office, and successfully executed my role as the acting manager and a legal officer until the Centre was fully staffed
- Successfully represented and supported over 200 vulnerable clients per month as a single legal officer acting as paralegal, and clerk at the same time
- Advised over 20 clients daily through the toll free line and those who ‘walked – in’
- Managed and conducted more than 5 mediation sessions per week
- Delivered and submitted monthly and quarterly reports to the National Coordinator
- Coordinated human rights education activities such as outreaches, media campaigns and public awareness campaigns
- Visited areas where peoples’ rights had been violated to get immediate solutions to the problems together with local leaders of the area
- Visited prisons to conduct legal awareness sessions, and offer them free legal aid services
- Planned, and directed the activities and programs of the legal department for the Centre
- Assigned work, managed performance of legal assistants, paralegals and community extension workers to ensure implementation of programs
- Oversaw the case management and ensured that complaints reported were investigated and adequately handled.
Owen Murangira & Company Advocates
Legal Assistant
06.2011 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Handled the task of interviewing clients for fact finding, and preparation of pleadings.
- Represented clients in simple court matters, mediations and negotiations.
- Contributed to the development of winning litigation strategies through careful prepared legal opinions, review of relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and other authoritative sources.
- Handled the tasks of preparing pleadings and submissions.
- Handled the tasks of tracking court cases and updating clients on their cases.
- Worked alongside senior attorneys, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
The Law Development CentreKampala
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Legal Practice
09.2010
University Overview
Uganda Christian UniversityMukono
Bachelor of laws from Law, Uganda
06.2008
University Overview
Busoga College - MwiriJinja
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from A - Level
2003
University Overview
Jinja CollegeJinja
Uganda Certificate of Education from O - Level
2001
University Overview
Aunt Rachael Day & Boarding Primary SchoolMasaka
Primary Leaving Examination from PLE
1997
University Overview
Skills
Leadership and Management
undefinedWorkshoptrainingcourses
Workshoptrainingcourses
- Trial Advocacy Training - Justice Advocacy Uganda.
- Life Skills Mediation Training Course for Advocates - Judicial Training Institute.
- Certificate in Public Administration and Management - African Population Institute.
- Workshop on Strengthening Government and Civil Society Partnership on Child Justice in Uganda held at Protea Hotel organized by Children Justice Initiative, Uganda Child Rights NGO Network, & Pepperdine University School of Law.
Researchconductedongoing
Researchconductedongoing
- Management factors affecting the performance of ADR in Kampala Courts. An ongoing research for a Master in Institutional Management and Leadership, Uganda Management Institute, Kampala.
- The Application of the Best Interest Principle during Pretrial and Trial of Serious Juvenile Offenders in Uganda. An ongoing research for a Master in Laws, Makerere University, Kampala.
- The Concept of the Right to Work in Uganda: A Critical Analysis. A dissertation submitted for the award of Bachelor in laws at Uganda Christian University.
Personalcompetencesattributes
Personalcompetencesattributes
- Great planning and execution monitoring skills.
- Possess excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Result oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Possess excellent leadership, and management skills.
- Possess vast experience in alternative dispute management skills.
- Possess more than (13) thirteen years of trial advocacy experience and skills
- Posses more than (2) two years of adjudication and case management skills
- Excellent computer application, communication and presentation skills.
- Possess advocacy skills with the ability to mobilize and sensitize communities.
- An excellent team player with great ability to manage diversity, self-supervise, supervise other staff, and train others.
Mobile
Mobile
+256756198530, 774500960Languages
English
Rukiga
Runyankole
Luganda
Lusoga
Kiswahili
References
References
Her Worship Alleluya Glory, Chief Magistrate, Kalangala Chief Magistrates Court, Kalangala, 0772510790, alleluya@yahoo.com, Senior Counsel John Mary Mugisha, 0775971180, Hon. Bosco Okiror, Member of Parliament – Usuku County, Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, Kampala, 0774520703, bosco.lawyer@gmail.comTimeline
Senior Associate: Head Litigation & Human Resources
Cymbell Advocates (Now Matsiko, Wanda, & Arinda Advocates)
12.2019 - 06.2022
Legal Officer & Kawempe Division Supervisor
Inter Aid Uganda
06.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Associate – Litigation
Alaka & Company Advocates
02.2014 - 07.2017
Legal officer / Acting Kampala Centre Manager
Justice Centres Uganda
07.2012 - 01.2014
Legal Assistant
Owen Murangira & Company Advocates
06.2011 - 06.2012
The Law Development Centre
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Legal Practice
04.2009
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of laws from Law, Uganda
04.2008
Busoga College - Mwiri
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from A - Level
04.2003
Jinja College
Uganda Certificate of Education from O - Level
04.2001
Aunt Rachael Day & Boarding Primary School
Primary Leaving Examination from PLE
04.1997
Senior Magistrate Grade One
Kalangala Chief Magistrates Court
7 2022 - Current
Legal Officer & Acting Field Coordinator
Refugee Law Project
8 2017 - 3 2018
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