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
2020.11 - 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
2017.11 - 2020.11
- 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
2017.04 - 2017.06
- 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
2015.06 - 2015.08
- 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
2012.01 - 2012.06
- 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 2019.08 - 2023.03
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Bar Course
The Law Development Center, Kampala
Kampala, Uganda 2016.08 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
Kampala, Uganda 2012.08 - 2016.05
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - UACE
Makerere College School
Kampala, Uganda 2010.02 - 2011.11
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Makerere College School
Kampala, Uganda 2006.02 - 2009.11
Primary Leaving Examinations - PLE
St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School
Mukono, Uganda 1999.02 - 2005.11
Skills
Family law
Timeline
Legal Associate
TARA Advocates formerly Tibugwisa & Co. Advocates
2020.11 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Company Secretarial And Administration
The Chartered Governance Institute, UK And Ireland
2019.08 - 2023.03
Legal Officer
NOMREK Law Consultants & Associates
2017.11 - 2020.11
Legal Intern
Iragaba, Lukwago & Co. Advocates
2017.04 - 2017.06
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Bar Course
The Law Development Center, Kampala
2016.08 - 2017.08
Legal Intern
Chapter Four Uganda
2015.06 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
2012.08 - 2016.05
Data Entry Clerk
Tullow Oil Uganda
2012.01 - 2012.06
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - UACE
Makerere College School
2010.02 - 2011.11
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Makerere College School
2006.02 - 2009.11
Primary Leaving Examinations - PLE
St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School
1999.02 - 2005.11
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
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