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DENISE EMILY NANKUNDA

Kampala

Summary

On a personal level, immediate objective is to be that officer of law who works to ensure justice for all, irrespective of status and background and have zero tolerance for corruption.

A holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Law, and a post Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre, Makerere, I also bring vast experience in land issues that I have encountered from over two years to present during my practice. I also have advanced knowledge in Land Administration and Management and can provide technical support to the team.

I have strong knowledge of common land and poor registration issues on the village level, thanks to the experience as a researcher with NRECA where traversed most rural areas in the country. I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on any other duties as may be assigned to me, to meet the team goals. Self-motivated, with effective communication skills, I pay attention to detail, and I am dedicated hard worker. A quick thinker, analytical and with problem solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and beating stiff deadlines. I have strong understanding of computer software such as Microsoft word, excel, web browsers and other essential computer applications and I am able to document and support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Officer

CHINA HENAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE
02.2022 - Current
  • Meet with Project Affected Persons , listen to their complaints and assess their land or property compensation
  • Conduct comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
  • Utilize software to draft pleadings, motions, briefs and various other legal documents.
  • To provide technical support to the team
  • Develop comprehensive corporate leadership strategy and train project workmanship and legal department on adherence to strategy.
  • Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Develop detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

ADVOCATE

M/S Barungi, Baingana & Co. Advocates
  • Carry out advocacy in different aspects
  • Conduct mediations for cases that are either in court or outside court
  • Render legal advice to clients in respective cases
  • Organize firm meetings and take minutes
  • Conduct research on new laws, files and form legal opinions for different files
  • Offer counselling and guidance to some clients as and when needed.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

M/S Barungi, Baingana & Co. Advocates
  • Assist senior counsel with legal research both in field & office
  • Prepare submissions for different files
  • Carry out service of some of court processes
  • Receive & interview new clients
  • Draft and file pleadings.

Field Supervisor

NRECA International
11.2016 - 03.2021
  • Met with local communities to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
  • Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
  • Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.

Education

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE -

Law Development Centre
Kampala, Uganda

DEGREE IN LAW -

Uganda Pentecostal University

DIPLOMA IN LAW -

Law Development Centre

UGANDA ADAVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (UACE) -

Valley College, Bushenyi

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (UCE) -

Kyeizooba Girls School

Skills

  • Advocacy skills attained through attendance of court room experience when providing legal representation
  • Innovative and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality and self-discipline
  • Interviewing and counseling skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Document Filing
  • Legal Knowledge
  • Ability to develop appropriate response strategies
  • Effective communication skills at all levels in organization setting and with fellow staff
  • Multilingual skills - I am Proficient in English, Luganda, Runyankole/Rukiga, Runyoro-Rutooro and others
  • Flexibility and adaptability and able to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to push in extra even under minimum supervision

References

  • MR.SIMON KIIZA KABUNDAMA, ADVOCATE/ MANAGING PARTNER, M/S S.K KIIZA & CO. ADVOCATES, 0702885345, 0772536915, simonkkiiza@gmail.com
  • Mr. MUGISA RONALD R, ADVOCATE, M/s BARUNGI BAINGANA & CO. ADVOCATE, 0782375001, araaliron@yahoo.com
  • REV. STEPHEN MUHANGUZI, PARISH PRIEST, ST PETERS C.O.U KIJONGO, 0788972747, 0751821636
  • MR. PAUL BUKENYA, PRO ELECTORAL COMMISSION, PLOT 55, JINJA ROAD, 0787715703, 0752620005

Languages

English, Luganda, Runyankore Rukiga, Runyoro Rutoro
Native language
RUNYANKORE
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Legal Officer

CHINA HENAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE
02.2022 - Current

Field Supervisor

NRECA International
11.2016 - 03.2021

ADVOCATE

M/S Barungi, Baingana & Co. Advocates

LEGAL ASSISTANT

M/S Barungi, Baingana & Co. Advocates

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE -

Law Development Centre

DEGREE IN LAW -

Uganda Pentecostal University

DIPLOMA IN LAW -

Law Development Centre

UGANDA ADAVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (UACE) -

Valley College, Bushenyi

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (UCE) -

Kyeizooba Girls School
DENISE EMILY NANKUNDA