Ascar Kwamboka Ooga

ASCAR KWAMBOKA OOGA P. O. Box 104622 Nairobi, Nairobi Province - / -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ascar-kwamboka-/ Summary Innovative and successful Advocate with 4 years experience, qualified to practice under the laws of Kenya.  I am highly effective at developing creative case strategies and writing persuasive briefs.  Thrives in dynamic and challenging environments and quickly adapts to the very changing demands of the legal field.  Detail-oriented, conscientious, a faster learner and well organized with 7 years general legal experience achieving favorable outcomes in court cases and in business. All rounded and well versed in trial preparation, research and drafting legal documents, expert negotiator and competent in conveyancing transactions.  Tackles cases with tenacity and an analytical mind Education Kenya School of Law Higher Diploma in Law Graduated September 2014   Moi University, Law School, Annex Campus Bachelor's Degree Graduated November 2008   State House Girls High School High School Certificate Graduated November 2002   Employment History Kairu & McCourt Advocates Associate Advocate Nairobi, Nairobi County March 2nd 2019 – Currently Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing. Drafting of Legal documents this being court pleadings, preparing submissions and court diaries for the firm’s weekly matters Litigating matters in court most specifically defending our clients interests in claim matters. Assisting my team members in handling of Court matters Legal Case search Contacting Advocates for the other party for purposes of negotiating possible favorable settlements of claims Mbuthia Kinyanjui & Company Advocates Associate Advocate Nairobi, Nairobi County October 2014 – September 2018 Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process. Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies. Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation. Worked directly with MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES France Mathare Project. The project is geared towards assisting, managing, treating and counselling victims of gender based violence and from time to time they would be called upon to appear before Court and give expert medical evidence and I was their Legal expert at hand. Together we were able to achieve numerous convictions although more has to be done to prevent gender based violence and to protect the vulnerable. Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing. Responded to customer requests via telephone and email. Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners. Achieved desired client satisfaction by operating within the scope of the instructions given by the client. Drafting of Legal documents includes and not restricted to Pleadings, Sale of Land contracts, Commercial Contracts, Conveyancing instruments most memorably being pleadings I prepared for the enforcement of a foreign judgment and submissions that secured a win. Made significant contribution in the preparation and Litigation of an intellectual property suit. I have also made significant contributions in family law litigation, Land titles suits with the most memorable being a class action suit by a community that had been misplaced and/or evicted from their suit land but we were able to secure a win in which the community got their suit property back. Mbuthia Kinyanjui & Company Advocates Holding Over Nairobi, Nairobi County January 2013 – September 2014 Handling Client Care Drafting of Legal documents, filing relevant legal documents, that is, pleadings and or land conveyancing forms in their respective Court and Land registries Watching brief in legal matters for interested parties Legal Case Search Holding brief for the managing partner Briefing Clients Munene Wambugu & Kiplagat Advocates Pupil Nairobi, Nairobi County May 2010 – July 2010 Drafting of contracts preparing Legal case search and legal research opinions Drafting of legal documents Holding Brief for my Pupil Master in Court Learned firsthand client advocate interactions after being assigned a personal client to assist in court. With proper client care handling and proper legal advice I was able to maintain a lasting and repeat client. Kilonzo & Co.Advocates Intern Nairobi, Nairobi County April 2008 – August 2008 Assisting in filing of legal documents in relevant court and land registries Assisting in drafting of contracts and pleadings Preparing of Legal case searches for the purpose of the same being used as supporting documents in court cases and also preparing legal opinions for clients and the partners As an intern I was privileged to be part of the team that came up with the first drafts of the intended Nairobi Metropolitan Bill as envisioned in the Constitution and as part of the Kenya Vision 2030 as envisaged by the then Former President Mwai Kibaki and was to be enforced by the First appointee to the said Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan. National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) Volunteer Data Analyst July 2007 – August 2007 Legal Research Data entry; creating soft copy versions of Kenyan Laws this includes making entries and editing the already existing soft copies. Hobbies & Interests Despite my height I have always enjoyed a good game of basketball. I don't play much now, but I enjoy watching. I enjoy going swimming and a good read Academic Interest: Pursuing a Course in Mediation in 2019 Professional Skills Intellectual Property:Competent Associate:Advanced Client Care Relations and Management: Expert Contracts: Expert Family Law: Advanced Litigation: Advanced Conveyancing: Competent Human Rights: Competent Languages English: Proficient Swahili: Proficient References Samson Kinyanjui Mbuthia Former Employer Mbuthia Kinyanjui & Company Advocates P. O. Box- Nairobi, Kenya -- Kevin Kiplagat Changwony Pupilage Master Munene Wambugu & Kiplagat Advocates View Park Towers, 12th Floor Utalii Lane P. O. Box- Tel: 317526/- Fax: 310384 Mobile:- Nairobi. E-Mail:- Lucas Nyarango Elder in Church KRA Headquarters Times Tower -- Evans Tongi Mogusu Family Friend Ministry of Sports, Culture & the Arts P. O. Box- --