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Clara Atuhaire

Clara Atuhaire

Kampala

Summary

Seeking a challenging role in an organization where my knowledge and skills will be utilized for growth of the institution and greater service to humanity

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Associate

Mpeirwe & Co. Advocates
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducting in depth research on relevant laws, regulations to support legal arguments, advise clients and prepare legal documents
  • Meeting with clients to discuss their legal concerns, providing legal advice and explaining potential risks
  • Preparing documents, including contracts, agreements, pleadings, motions, briefs and legal opinions
  • Representing clients in court, administrative hearings, arbitration and mediations, examining witnesses, presenting oral arguments and negotiating settlements
  • Assisting clients with business transactions, mergers, real estate transactions, intellectual property matters
  • Maintaining communication with clients to provide updates on their cases

Junior Associate

Musoke & Co. Advocates
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conducting legal research on case law, statutes and regulations
  • Reviewing and analysing legal documents like contracts, discovery materials
  • Assisting in client meetings, interviews and consultations
  • Assisting in case management tasks like organizing case files, maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines and coordinating with other team members
  • Assisting senior lawyer during court appearances like preparing exhibits, managing documents, taking notes
  • Participating in case strategy meetings with senior lawyer to develop legal strategies and tactics

Policy Officer

HEPS Uganda
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Conducted research and analysing legislation, government policies and academic literature
  • Assessed potential impact of existing policies on NGOs by evaluating policy alternatives, identifying strengths, weaknesses and making recommendations for policy reform
  • Participated in advocacy strategies to influence policymakers, government agencies through coalition building, public campaigns
  • Participated in training staff, volunteers and partner organisations on policy analysis and advocacy techniques

Legal Intern

UGANET
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Engaged in legal advocacy efforts to promote policies and laws that protect the rights of PLHIV by participating in advocacy campaigns to address discrimination, stigma and human rights violations
  • Conducted research on national and international laws, regulations and legal frameworks relevant to HIV/AIDS
  • Provided legal advice to PLHIVs related to health care access, employment discrimination, land rights, family rights, immigration and criminalization of HIV transmission
  • Conducted training sessions and workshops to build capacity of healthcare providers, community paralegals on legal issues related to HIV
  • Collaborated with CSOs and other NGO partners to pursue court cases that have potential to set legal precedents
  • Documented cases of discrimination and rights abuses, and preparing reports for advocacy purposes
  • Engaged directly with communities affected by HIV/AIDS to understand their legal needs, empower them with knowledge about their rights and facilitate access to legal services.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Center

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD)
01.2014

Bachelor of Laws Degree -

Uganda Christian University
01.2012

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Bweranyangi Girls’ School
01.2007

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Maryhill High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal writing
  • Contract drafting
  • Document Review
  • Legal Advisory
  • Legal Research
  • Corporate transactions
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Estate Planning
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation Support
  • Personal Injury
  • Intellectual property
  • Real Estate Law
  • Technological proficiency
  • Family law
  • Criminal defense
  • Immigration Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Patent law
  • Employment law
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Legal counseling
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
  • Efficient researcher
  • Legal Case Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Legal Research and Review
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Legal Brief Preparation
  • Document filing
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Microsoft Office and Docusign
  • Civil Law
  • Litigation Experience
  • Staff Supervision
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Employment and Labor Law
  • Sports and Entertainment Law
  • Client Representation
  • Oral debate
  • Litigation Management
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Corporate and business legal issues
  • Discovery and Document Review
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Filling Appeals
  • Organization and Administration
  • Case analysis
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Case Law and Outcome Analysis
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Discovery processes
  • Environmental laws and litigation
  • Commercial litigation experience
  • Case interpretation
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Criminal Law
  • Hearings and Depositions

Personalgoal

Contribute to building a fair, inclusive and responsive legal systems in the world

Personalobjective

Use my legal profession to increase access to Justice for individuals and communities

Keycompetenciesskills

  • Strong leadership & Mentorship skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to analyse complex legal issues
  • Proficiency in advocating for client’s interests
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Qualitative research, data analysis and presentation
  • Advocacy and compliance skills
  • Computer skills (Microsoft packages, Adobe creative, Graphic suite)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize while attending to details
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Report writing
  • Adherence to high ethical standards and professional conduct

Membershipvoluntarywork

  • Member ACFODE, Women’s rights Organisation
  • Member UGANET, Advocacy for legal and health rights of PLHIVs
  • Member HEPS Uganda, Advocacy for health rights Organisation
  • Member UWEAL, Enterprising women in Business
  • Founder/ Director, IHORERE Western Estates Ltd, Company ltd by shares
  • Director, Christar Care Innovation & Skilling Center, advocacy for handcrafts

Personal Information

  • Profession: Lawyer
  • Nationality: Ugandan

Othercertificatesawardstrainings

  • Certificate in Qualitative Data Analysis & Presentation, Epicenter for Applied Research & Documentation Ltd, Feb 2024
  • Contested as Guild President, Law Development Center 2021/22
  • Best in moot under Trial Advocacy, Land Law, LDC 2021/22
  • Certificate in Transformative Leadership for Women Leaders, FOWODE, 2013
  • Leadership for Youth in Development, ESAMI/GIZ, Arusha June 2012
  • Certificate for Participation in Leadership training, UCU 2012
  • Certificate as House Captain, Bweranyangi Girls’ School 2007

Tel

+256 777050779/0700752326

References

  • Hon Rosette Kajungu, Founder HEPS UG, Balintuma Rd, Nankulabye, 0780761998
  • Dr. Musoke Diana, Founder Musoke & Co. Advocates, Chicken house, Level 2, Old Kampala, 0772907821
  • Snr Mpeirwe Arthur, Mpeirwe & Co. Advocates, P.O. Box 133681, Kampala., 0772 404799

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Travel
  • Cooking & Baking
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Arts & Culture
  • Reading & Writing

Disclaimer

I solemnly declare that all the above information is true, confidential and complete. No facts have been withheld, misinterpreted and misrepresented.

Timeline

Legal Associate

Mpeirwe & Co. Advocates
09.2023 - Current

Junior Associate

Musoke & Co. Advocates
01.2020 - 09.2021

Policy Officer

HEPS Uganda
08.2016 - 12.2020

Legal Intern

UGANET
01.2015 - 03.2016

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Center

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD)

Bachelor of Laws Degree -

Uganda Christian University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Bweranyangi Girls’ School

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Maryhill High School

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