Summary
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SHADIAH NAMAGANDA

LAWYER
Kampala

Summary

Shadiah Kizira is a graduate in law with specialized knowledge of intellectual property rights and a strong commitment to legal excellence. She is passionate about supporting the registration and enforcement of copyright works, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. With keen attention to detail and effective communication skills, she is well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to URSB’s mandate.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Legal Intern

Ministry Of Lands, Housing And Urban Development
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
  • Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.

Legal Assistant

Catherine NAGUTTA, Legal Drafts Counsel.
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled prelegislative scrutiny reports and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for the drafting of the Alcoholic Drinks Control bills of 2023.

Education

Degree Of Bachelor Of Law -

Makerere university
Kampala
01.2019 - 1 2023

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE Of EDUCATION -

NABISUNSA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kampala (Banda)
01.2018 -

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

GOMBE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
MPIGI BUTAMBALA
01.2016 -

Skills

Intellectual property and copyright law expertise

Awardshonorsassociations

Participant in the 15th Annual Inter-House Speech Competition, Nabisunsa Girls School 2017

Employmentandvolunteeringexperience

  • Legal intern, Legislative and Procedural Services, Parliament of Uganda, 2022
  • Researcher, Pre-legislative scrutiny on the Alcohol Control Bill, 2022
  • Commissioner, Makerere University Constitutional Review Commission, 2022
  • Inspector General of Government, Makerere Law Society, 2021, 2022
  • Legal drafting committee, Makerere Centenary Constitutional Developments, 2022
  • Politics Editor, Nabisunsa Writers Club, 2017

References

  • Akullu Esther, Legislative Counsel, Department of Legislative and Procedural Services, Parliament of Uganda, esther.akullu92@gmail.com, 0705996033
  • John Musiime. Partner Head Litigation at Dentons Uganda. 0701677477, john.musiime@dentons.com
  • Dr. Busingye Kabumba, Director, HURIPEC, School of Law, Makerere University, kbusingy@gmail.com, 0777792399
  • Mpindi Percy Christopher, President Emeritus, Makerere Law Society, School of Law, Makerere University, 0756919877
  • Catherine Nagguta, Legislative Counsel, Department of Legislative and Procedural Services, Parliament of Uganda, 0712 800 107

Education

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Employment volunteering and experience

  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Research and Data management skills
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Legal Intern

Ministry Of Lands, Housing And Urban Development
07.2024 - 10.2024

Legal Assistant

Catherine NAGUTTA, Legal Drafts Counsel.
10.2023 - 10.2023

Degree Of Bachelor Of Law -

Makerere university
01.2019 - 1 2023

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE Of EDUCATION -

NABISUNSA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2018 -

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

GOMBE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2016 -
SHADIAH NAMAGANDALAWYER