Legal
Resume:
TOM KATUSABE, ESQ.
**** ********** ******* ****, *** G,
Doraville, Georgia 30340
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Self-motivated, action, result oriented and patient professional who believes in social values and team work. Constantly improving skill sets to match the requirements of current work and projects. Vast experience in teaching, public speaking, advocacy and non-profit programs. Passionate for litigation and litigation strategy and keen eye for the small yet important detail.
RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Top honored student in Midwest and North Uganda in the advanced level.
Admitted to the Bachelor of Law at Makerere University, Africa’s third most prestigious universities, as one of the top students in Uganda.
Admitted and awarded a 50% scholarship to John Marshall Law School in the United States and graduated within one year.
Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and Law Officer of the Supreme Court of The Gambia.
Maintained a record of nearly 95% win rate in all litigation under taken before the High Court of Uganda and all courts of record.
Youngest lawyer to make the most appearances in Supreme Court of The Gambia.
Legal Officer for the National Agency for Legal Aid, maintained a 100 % win rate before the Children's Court of The Gambia.
Awards won for public speaking at the Kiwanis Club and Toastmasters of the City of Atlanta.
BAR STATUS
Sat for the Georgia Bar Exam, July 2016.
Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and All Courts of Record since 2011, Bar Member in good standing.
Member of Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
EXPERIENCE
Crowther Law Firm Atlanta, Georgia • January 2016 – April 2016
Legal Intern
Prepared legal opinions, pleadings, and followed up on client’s complaints.
Prepared pre-litigation strategy and conducted meticulous medical document review.
Interviewed and assessed clients to determine facts of the case.
Assess extent of breach of duty in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
John Marshall Law School Atlanta, Georgia • January 2015 - 2016
Assistant to the Director of LLM (Masters of Law) Programs
Administer marketing, recruitment, admissions, and enrollment efforts of the LL.M (Masters of Law).
Carry out instructions from the Director regarding statistical data gathered from admissions.
Advise students on their academic studies and strategize with them in a strengths focused fashion.
National Agency for Legal Aid Banjul, The Gambia • 2014- 2015
Legal Officer
Represented and advised indigent clients and capital offenders in all matters before the High Court to the Supreme Court.
Acted in accordance with the National Agency for Legal Aid Act and conducted mobile legal aid clinics throughout the country.
Represented children in all criminal matters before the Children’s Court.
Rendered legal advice to the Executive Secretary of the National Agency for Legal Aid.
Worked with the Female Law Association of The Gambia to address gender based violence and gender sensitive legal aid.
Ministry of Justice Banjul, The Gambia • 2012- 2013
State Counsel
Represented the state in all matters before the High Court to the Supreme Court of The Gambia.
Regional liaison for the Ministry of Justice and State Counsel in the Upper River Region of The Gambia.
Prepared legislations and legislative opinion as well as advised government agencies on international law.
Ensured legal compliance of government agencies and organizations.
Prosecuted criminal matters as instructed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Represented the Attorney General in all civil claims in court against government agencies and organizations.
Prepared reports and reviewed government contracts for procurement compliance.
Musinguzi & Co Advocate Kampala, Uganda • 2011 – 2012
Legal Counsel
Prepared legal opinion, filed pleadings, and followed up on client’s complaints.
Represented indigent litigants sent to the firm by the Uganda Law Society under a pro-bono project.
Participated in providing legal aid at the expense of the government of Uganda for all capital offences sent to the law firm.
Performed legal research and represented clients in the Magistrate and the High Court.
Recreation for Development and Peace Masindi, Uganda • 2010 – 2011
Program Manager
Economic, social and political empowerment of the youth of Uganda through various budget advocacy, youth forums and community trainings.
Participated in the economic and social activities in the society and influenced decision making processes of the local governments
EDUCATION
Master of Laws, December 2015, John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, Georgia
Post Graduate Diploma in Laws 2009, Law Development Centre, Kampala, Uganda
Bachelor of Laws with Honors 2008, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
PROFESSIONAL AFFILITIONS AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Uganda: Uganda Law Society, East Africa Law Society, Makerere Law Society, Uganda Red Cross Society, Tugume-Byensi & Co Advocates, Kinyara Sugarcane Growers Ltd., Masindi Academy.
The Gambia: The Gambia Female Lawyers Association - Patron Member, The Gambia Red Cross Society, Faal Jah & Associates.
United States: Global Alliance for Legal Aid – Director of Partner Relations, Member of the American Bar Association, Humphrey Law Associates – Summer Intern, Kiwanis Club, Toastmasters.
SKILLS
Languages: English (proficient), Runyakitara (proficient), Luganda (proficient), Kiswahili (competent).
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) and all Internet applications.
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