CURRICULUM VITAE.

ADV. MANEA NETCHESSA LAWINO.

P.O BOX 2021-50100 KAKAMEGA.

Tel: +254-***-***-*** / +254-***-***-***

Skype: lawino.netchessa

Email: adzodi@r.postjobfree.com

1. CAREER LONGTERM GOAL

To promote the legal and constitutional rights of citizens in Kenya and developing countries through advocacy and representation for good governance, anti-corruption and the protection of women, children and the marginalized.

In pursuit of that goal, I need to translate my acquired legal education and knowledge into solid grasp of best legal and protection skills and practices in well-established legal or protection organizations that offer attractive opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 2. MOTIVATION STATEMENT

An ambitious legal persona with the desire and enthusiasm in attaining set targets and willing to traverse all carders of my profession. I believe I can and do aspire to be greater than the sum total of my experiences, but I accept my limitations.

Throughout my academic, legal education, internship and pupillage experiences, I have been driven by values such as Equality, Integrity, Justice and Excellence. I am also a firm believer against corruption. 3. EDUCATION AND CAREER PROFILE

I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate. I am a graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with Second Class Honors in Bachelor of Laws (LLB). I am fortunate to have lived and gone to school in 3 East African countries (Kenya for primary and lower secondary, Uganda for upper secondary & High School and Tanzania for undergraduate degree. I have also visited Rwanda and Burundi). I therefore regard myself as a young East African woman by tribe, born and nurtured in 3 cultures.

Having studied in three East African countries, I take pride in the fact that the experience shaped me, gave me strength and set me up towards taking advantage of the future in a new and improved way. The challenges I faced in my daily endeavors at the learning institutions made me believe that it doesn’t take much to make each day better and that all that is required is the necessary intent and clarity of thought. I have learnt to believe that when faced with the unknown, its either there will be something solid for me to stand on, or that I will be taught to fly and I don’t give a chance to failure or regret. I have also learnt to accept responsibility for the results I get in life which goes a long way towards me taking back the power to change my future outcome.

4. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS Membership

2023 June –Date: An active member of the Law Society of Kenya with a valid practicing Certificate.

Professional

2020-2021: Advocates Training Programme (ATP), Kenya School of Law, Nairobi, Kenya. Academic

2013- 2017 (4 years): The University of Dar es Salaam, Faculty of Law, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I graduated with Second Class Honors in Bachelor of Laws, LLB. My research was titled; “Powers of EACC in combating Grand Corruption in Kenya with a comparison from the East African countries and Botswana” which I have published in Academia. Educational

2011-2012 (2 years): St. Lawrence Schools and Colleges, Cream Land Campus, Kampala Uganda. Advanced Level (A Level).

2008-2010 (3 years): St. Lawrence Schools and Colleges, Horizon Campus, Kampala Uganda. Ordinary Level (O Level)

2007 (1 year): Kaimosi Girls Secondary School, Vihiga, Kenya. Form 1. Relevant Trainings

2013 (3 months while awaiting to join University): East Africa Utalii College, Nairobi, Kenya. Studied computer packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IT and Typing Practice). I also did elementary studies in Chinese and French.

2022 to date: I attend online Trainings under the UN Women Training Center on Gender Concepts, International Frameworks for Gender, Equality and Promoting Gender Equality throughout the UN System.

2023 June to date: I attend Continuing Professional Development Trainings (CPD) under the Law Society of Kenya.

5. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

2022 May 9th – To date

Legal Assistant at The Green Belt Movement in Nairobi Kenya. I carry out research on selected environmental law and governance issues, focusing on the fields of environmental rule of law; environmental rights and environmental crimes.

I assist in the preparation and finalization of various materials including correspondence, background papers and briefing notes, in the compilation of inputs for reports, as well as in the preparation of publications and other outreach materials on selected environmental law themes.

I upload information on the Green Belt Movement website regarding our work and relevant thematic information.

I support practical and substantive organization of workshops and other meetings organized by The Green Belt Movement, and also participate in recruitment processes.

Participate in the internal meetings of Greenbelt, and if necessary I assist in the preparation of the minutes.

2020 July- 2022 April (2 years)

Internship and Pupillage with Lestins & Smith Advocates in Nairobi Kenya. I recorded client statements and performed thorough legal research and analysis on regulations, laws and legal judgements and articles, drafted pleadings, submissions, notice of motions, petitions, affidavits and statement proposals.

I also drafted demand letters and statutory notices, and assisted with the preparation and proof reading of various documents, casefiles and legal opinions.

I also assisted with Administrative and Clerical issues. 2018 Jan-2019 Dec (2 years)

Internship with Ongoya and Wambola Advocates in Nairobi, Kenya. I did legal desk research, assisted with administrative and clerical work.

I accompanied my seniors to court, drafted pleadings, affidavits, legal opinions, demand letters and applications, filed and served the pleadings, took notes during cross-examinations.

I assisted in holding briefs and taking notes in court. 2016 (3 months)

Attachment to K.N Wesutsa and Company Advocates in Kakamega, Kenya. I did legal desk research, prepared simple legal documents, assisted with clerical work and accompanied my seniors to court.

6. SKILLS AND PERSONAL VALUES

Networking- I engage, consult and share/ learn widely, across cultures, religions and professions

Integrity- I am a stickler for exemplary leadership, justice and an anticorruption crusader.

Effective Communication (Oral, written, body language) – I always make deliberate effort to talk, listen, write and provide feedback in a manner that enhances clarity, promotes conciliation and builds consensus.

Professionalism-I exercise competency, ethics and due process. I manage emotions and I am usually accountable for my own actions including acknowledging my own limitations.

Self-motivation, innovation & Flexibility- I am a proactive individual, I continuously pursue excellence and adapt to evolving contexts.

7. REFEREES

1. ADV.ARNOLD MAGINA.

Advocate and My Internship supervisor at Ongoya & Wambola Advocates, and the Principal founder of Kibet, Adoli & Magina Advocates.

Email: adzodi@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +254-***-***-***

2. ADV. COLLINS MBANDA ODONGO.

Advocate (Founder of Lestins & Smith Advocates, Nairobi, and my Pupillage supervisor). Email: adzodi@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +254-***-***-***

3. LUCY WANJOHI.

Human Resource Manager at The Greenbelt Movement

Email: adzodi@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +254-***-***-***

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