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Faith Ngana

Worcester, MA 508-***-**** • *******@**.***

Education

Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA

LL.M in American Law, Concentration in International Business Practice May 2024

Activities: BU Law Student Ambassador, Public Interest Sector, Boston Bar Association (2023-2024)

; Volunteer at Rian Immigration center (2023-2024)

Kenya School of Law, Nairobi, Kenya

Post Graduate Degree, Legal Practice December 2022

-Two-year program – one-year academic studies, one year apprenticeship at a law firm

University of Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hon. December 2020

Work EXPERIENCE

Igeria & Ngugi Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya

Apprenticeship for Bar Admission May 2022 – December 2022

Prepared and Reviewed contracts for employment, sale agreements and lease agreements.

Conducted due diligence on real estate properties being sold and bought.

Trained banking institutions and government agencies on the changes in laws affecting area of operation.

Carried out legal research on issues arising from contracts clauses

Conducted due diligence in assets and stock deals acquisitions.

Drafted legal opinions on corporate law issues and the changing legislation affecting real estate properties.

Drafted court pleadings like court motions and submissions and attended court sessions.

Prepared and reviewed real estate security documents and commercial agreements.

As company secretary, I ensured organizational compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Formed and restructured companies. Prepared Company Board minutes and filled annual returns.

Saint Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, MA

Hospital Administrator Intern January 2021 – July 2021

Managed in-patient department front desk and customer service

Supported in-patient department by providing accurate documentation of patient and staff records, efficient transcription of staff orders, and maintenance and management of supplies.

Wambua & Maseno Advocates – Nairobi, Kenya

Legal Intern January 2020 – December 2020

Conducted research and drafted opinions on land and real estate law and succession matters.

Drafted and reviewed agreements, contracts, and wills. Prepared correspondence and filed court documents.

Prepared and processed conveyance documents, including land transfers, land control board consents, legal charges, leases, deed of guarantee and personal indemnity deed of assignment and loan agreements.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics – Nairobi, Kenya

Census Supervisor July 2019 – September 2019

Conducted research and analysis on human population, lifestyle, and economic activities that helped in preparing Kenya’s national budget.

Milimani Law Courts – Nairobi, Kenya

Legal Intern, July 2017 – October 2017

Observed civil and criminal trial proceedings. Drafted rulings and judgments with Judge’s supervision.

Conducted legal research and drafted detailed reports on the legal issues raised in trial.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Swahili (fluent), English (fluent)

Bar status: Admitted to practice law as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, (05/15/2023)

Sitting for Massachusetts Bar, February 2025

Other Licenses: Certified Company secretary (07/28/2021)

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