Nanteza Joanita Pauline
Lawyer
Kampala
Summary
I am a dedicated legal professional with over 5 years history of meeting client goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. I can easily work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to best represent the clients' needs. I am adept at developing positive rapport with clients, presenting evidence clearly and providing sound and thorough case analysis techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Associate
TARA Advocates formerly Tibugwisa & Co. Advocates
Kampala
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Represented clients in the courts of law and during negotiations with the opposite party
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Developed and drafted legal opinions and case studies for client's matters.
- Carried out legal audits for some corporations.
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents.
- Developed comprehensive corporate leadership strategy and trained executives, upper management and legal department on adherence to strategy.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Managed calendar for all attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Legal Officer
NOMREK Law Consultants & Associates
Kampala
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents in court.
- Incorporated and registered multiple companies
- Kept up with company compliance matters.
- Represented clients in courts of law and during meeting regulations
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
Legal Intern
Iragaba, Lukwago & Co. Advocates
Kampala
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Ugandan law.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Produced contracts and real estate closing statements.
- Managed subpoena services for the law office.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Legal Intern
Chapter Four Uganda
Kampala
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with law.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Data Entry Clerk
Tullow Oil Uganda
Kampala
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Company Secretarial And Administration
The Chartered Governance Institute, UK And Ireland
Kampala Campus 08.2019 - 03.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Bar Course
The Law Development Center, Kampala
Kampala, Uganda 08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
Kampala, Uganda 08.2012 - 05.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - UACE
Makerere College School
Kampala, Uganda 02.2010 - 11.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Makerere College School
Kampala, Uganda 02.2006 - 11.2009
Primary Leaving Examinations - PLE
St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School
Mukono, Uganda 02.1999 - 11.2005
Skills
Family law
Intellectual property law
Corporate transactions
Legal writing
Civil law
Case analysis
Dispute arbitration
Corporate law
Efficient researcher
Corporate and business legal issues
Conveyance Law
Timeline
Legal Associate
TARA Advocates formerly Tibugwisa & Co. Advocates
11.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Company Secretarial And Administration
The Chartered Governance Institute, UK And Ireland
08.2019 - 03.2023
Legal Officer
NOMREK Law Consultants & Associates
11.2017 - 11.2020
Legal Intern
Iragaba, Lukwago & Co. Advocates
04.2017 - 06.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Bar Course
The Law Development Center, Kampala
08.2016 - 08.2017
Legal Intern
Chapter Four Uganda
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
08.2012 - 05.2016
Data Entry Clerk
Tullow Oil Uganda
01.2012 - 06.2012
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - UACE
Makerere College School
02.2010 - 11.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Makerere College School
02.2006 - 11.2009
Primary Leaving Examinations - PLE
St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School
02.1999 - 11.2005
HOBBIES
I am an ardent reader particularly fiction to feed my creative mind.
I also love baking and cooking and usually gravitate towards it when I am experiencing stressful periods in my life.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
https://www.tadvocates.com/blog-single.php?id=33 ; What you should know before choosing arbitration in Uganda?
MY HOBBIES
I am an ardent reader particularly fiction to feed my creative mind.
I also love baking and cooking and usually gravitate towards it when I am experiencing stressful periods in my life.
REFERENCES
MS. DAMALIE TIBUGWISA
Managing Partner, TARA Advocates,
P. O. Box 2787, Kampala, Mobile: +256 787 461139
Email: damalie@tadvocates.com
MRS. NORAH MATOVU WINYI
Managing Partner, NOMREK Law Consultants & Advocates
P. O. Box 21756, Kampala, Mobile: +256 772 825829
Email: peace.matovu@gmail.com