CHLOË ASHLEY NARUSES
LONDON
Summary
Admitted Legal Practitioner with experience in human rights, social justice, land, environmental law, and compliance. Delivered impactful contributions through litigation, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, while combining legal expertise with business and strategic management skills. Focused on creating sustainable solutions at the intersection of law, business, and governance.
Currently based in London with unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Legal Assistance Centre
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Provided accurate, helpful and up-to-date legal advice on legal matters.
- Represented clients at court hearings, tribunals and administrative boards.
- Assisted in developing strategies for social justice project, enhancing community engagement and advocacy efforts.
- Led land, environment and development project, achieving key milestones in sustainable practices.
MOOT COURT JUDGE
ELSA International Trade Moots - Rhodes University
Grahamstown
04.2020 - 06.2025
- Upheld the integrity of the judiciary by adhering strictly to ethical standards and conduct.
- Moderated negotiations among conflicting parties, facilitating amicable settlements and promoting conflict resolution.
- Fostered public understanding of the legal system through outreach and educational initiatives, enhancing community engagement and awareness.
- Conducted academic research at Rhodes University, contributing to legal scholarship and knowledge advancement.
BOARD MEMBER
Lotus Foundation
01.2023 - 01.2024
CANDIDATE LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Katjaerua Legal Practitioners
07.2021 - 07.2022
LEGAL THEORY TUTOR
Rhodes University Law Faculty
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions, fostering individualised learning and academic progress.
- Reviewed student progress and provided targeted feedback, contributing to improved test results.
- Facilitated academic support sessions at Rhodes University, South Africa, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Organised and maintained detailed records of tutoring sessions, including students' progress, to track and report outcomes effectively.
INTERN
Rhodes University Law Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
LITIGATION INTERN
ENS Africa Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019
INTERN
Koep & Partners Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2018
SECRETARY GENERAL
Black Lawyer's Association, Rhodes University
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Handled confidential documents with discretion, ensuring protection of sensitive information.
- Maintained organised filing system, facilitating efficient storage and retrieval of documents.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support by maintaining and ordering stock, photocopying, and filing.
- Rhodes University
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
Golden Key International Society
04.2018
Education
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE - HIGCSE
NAMIB HIGH SCHOOL
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA10-2016
BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) - Dean's List Honours
RHODES UNIVERSITY
SOUTH AFRICA04-2020
EXECUTIVE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) - Business Administration - Distinction
EATON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Italy02-2023
POSTGRADUATE ADVANCED DIPLOMA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
UK02-2023
Skills
- Legal Advocacy
- Litigation
- Legal Strategy Development
- Legal drafting
- Research
- Client Consultation
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Custom
- Singing
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Painting
Personal Information
License: code B
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Painting
- Karaoke
Accomplishments
• Dean's List (2020) – Rhodes Law Faculty
• Finalist, John H. Jackson International Moot Court Competition (World Moot) –
ELSA, Geneva, Switzerland (August 2020)
Top 3 in the Regional Round (Nairobi, April 2020) and Final Round (Geneva, May
2020).
• GradStar Top 100 – Rising Star, ABSA & Accenture (August 2020)
Recognized as one of South Africa's Top 100 most employable Youth.
• Miss Namibia Finalist, Best Public Speaker & Public's Choice – Miss Namibia
Competition (2021)
• Residence Award for Outstanding Academics – Canterbury (August 2019)
• Golden Key Member – Golden Key International Honour Society (April 2018)
Academic recognition for ranking in the top 15% of my class.
• Most Versatile Learner – Namib High School (November 2017)
• Best Senior Speaker, English Toastmaster – Namib High School (September
2016)
• First Prize, National Science Fair – Namibian National Science Institute (August
2015)
• JSC National Exams- Namibian Regional Top 10 – Ministry of Education, Namibia
(December 2014)
• Youth Environmental Ambassador – NACOMA (August 2014) Awarded for leadership and contributions to environmental advocacy.
• Author of Published Legal Articles - (2024) Legal Assistance Centre
- Global Green Hydrogen Summit 2025- Speaker & Panelist
References
- Mr. Robert Xamseb (Senior Legal Drafter ): robertxamseb@gmail.com
- Mrs Toni Hancox (Director at Legal Assistance Centre): thancox@lac.org.na
Timeline
LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Legal Assistance Centre
03.2023 - 03.2026
BOARD MEMBER
Lotus Foundation
01.2023 - 01.2024
CANDIDATE LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Katjaerua Legal Practitioners
07.2021 - 07.2022
MOOT COURT JUDGE
ELSA International Trade Moots - Rhodes University
04.2020 - 06.2025
LEGAL THEORY TUTOR
Rhodes University Law Faculty
02.2020 - 10.2020
LITIGATION INTERN
ENS Africa Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019
INTERN
Rhodes University Law Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
INTERN
Koep & Partners Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2018
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
Golden Key International Society
04.2018
SECRETARY GENERAL
Black Lawyer's Association, Rhodes University
10.2017 - 10.2018
NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE - HIGCSE
NAMIB HIGH SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) - Dean's List Honours
RHODES UNIVERSITY
EXECUTIVE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) - Business Administration - Distinction
EATON BUSINESS SCHOOL
POSTGRADUATE ADVANCED DIPLOMA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS