Mary Nakiranda

Court representation of clients at court for both civil and criminal matters.

• Managed FIDA Uganda Luwero office by over seeing its daily operations and ensured its effective running .
• Supervised and managed legal assistants in FIDA Luwero office and volunteers and clerkship students while at FIDA Uganda head office.
• Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings .
• Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients and organization.
• Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat referrals.
• Improved client communication by developing clear and concise status reports on ongoing legal matters.
• Drafted and reviewed wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders that is to say, government institutions and other organizations to raise awareness on issues of human rights violations and legal redress mechanisms.
• Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure / lose for both clients and organization.
• Interpretations of different laws.
• Identify and pursue strategic and public interest litigation cases that can create broader legal reforms and strengthen legal protection framework for the vulnerable client.
• Carried out prisons visits at different prisons with the aim of providing legal Aid services and legal representation to both male and female prisoner to enable them get out of prison.
• Filed pleadings at court registry and followed up on cases at different courts.
• Developed work plans, set objectives and ensured timely implementation of all legal activities by conducting both community awareness/ dialogues and Legal Aid clinics in different communities.
• Prepare detailed reports on the outcomes of legal aid cases, including challenges faced and lessons learned.
• Maintained updated knowledge of relevant legislation changes affecting client industries through continuous learning and attending professional seminars.
• Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties and carried out different research.
• Going for Locus Visits for both court and office when making any final conclusion on land matters.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues.
• Efficiently managed outside counsel relationships, controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.

• Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research on various topics.
• Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
• Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Improved client communication by developing clear and concise status reports on ongoing legal matters.
• Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
• Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
• Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
• Advised clients on regulatory requirements related to their businesses, helping them avoid potential liabilities.
• Managed complex litigation matters, coordinating with multiple parties to achieve favorable results.
• Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property cases and Providing legal services to clients
• Representing clients in courts of law and other legal matters and developing case information or evidence
• Supporting case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation, doing research.
• Tracking cases and supporting in others trial proceedings
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assisted senior lawyers in office in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
• Negotiated favorable settlements in various disputes, saving clients from costly litigation expenses.
• Participated actively in pro bono activities, providing valuable legal assistance to underserved communities.
• Developed compliance best practices for company.
• Maintained updated knowledge of relevant legislation changes affecting client industries through continuous learning and attending professional seminars.
• Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.

• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
• Improved communication between Counsel and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
• Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
• Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage
• Drafted Pleadings, such as Plaints, Written Statements of defense, notice of Motions, Chamber Summons , replies different petitions and Mediation case summaries.
• Did land searches at Wakiso land offices.
• Drafted Legal Opinions in various fields of law, correspondences, perused through files and Reports plus litigation Tracker.
• Attended court sessions in High Court Commercial Division, High Court Land Division, Magistrates Courts at Mengo, and Chief Magistrate Court Kira and also attended hearings before Registrar.
• On daily basis perused files, statutes, regulations and case law, legal text on various subjects to determine applicable laws, rules and procedure in preparation of skeleton arguments, opinions, scheduling memorandum.
• Compiled various trial bundles that are relied upon by court, clients and also opposite counsel. These had to be filed in various registries and served to clients.