SARAH NASHATI WAWERU
NAIROBI
Summary
My passion for law is driven by a commitment to creating awareness and fostering positive change in society. My goal is to gain relevant work experience while utilizing my skills to acquire practical and applicable knowledge in the legal field. With a strong work ethic and a dedication to innovation and collaboration, I seek to contribute meaningfully to projects and initiatives, cultivating an environment of growth and excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partnerships and Programs Manager
Young Arbiters Society UON Chapter
Nairobi
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducting webinars, conferences and information sessions on diverse topics based on Alternative dispute resolution
- Exploring opportunities for Arbitration and Mediation relating to members of the society from partnering organizations
- Establishing partnerships with professional networks with a keen interest in benefitting the members of the society
- Moderating webinars and conferences hosted by the Young Arbiters Society.
Head of Marketing, Planning Committee Member
2nd Annual CIArb Young Arbiters Conference 2024
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Creating posts marketing the conference on social media platforms
- Conducting short briefs to students, raising awareness on Arbitration and ADR.
Delegate
CIArb Kenya - Mediation Conference
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Rapporteur tasked with summarizing and presenting key points, discussions and outcomes of panel sessions
- Editor in the 2nd CIArb Mediation Conference report.
Legal Attache
Arusha Law Courts
Arusha
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducting Legal Research
- Drafting legal rulings and Judgments under Supervision Attending Court Proceedings
- Filing in and updating cases in the registry.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Nairobi
12.2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Loreto Convent Msongari
12.2019
Skills
- Active listener
- Strong communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Self-driven
- Assertive
- Able to work independently and in Teams
- Self-awareness
- Resilience
- Open-minded
- Always ready to learn
Accomplishments
- May 2024: Received Certificate of Recognition from the Chartered institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch in recognition of my distinguished role in thee category of the Next Generation of Arbitration and ADR practitioners.
- December 2023 : Delegate at the State of ADR in Kenya, round table discussion hosted by CIArb Kenya.
- November 2023: Co-authored and presented a paper on “Trade ties and Arbitration Anchors: Navigating Disputes in Global Commerce” for the second Annual Dr. Kariuki Muigua Essay Award.
- October 2023: Moderator at the Mediation, Mental health and inclusivity webinar hosted by the Young Arbiters Society.
- March 2023: Student Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya.
- March 2021: Shortlisted to pitch at the Finals of the Hult prize competition. I successfully pitched my startup idea “Mkulima Solutions” to investors which was aimed at reducing the post-harvest loss for small-scale farmers in Kenya.
- September 2018: Delegate at the Lincoln Ambassador Leadership Summit.
Computer proficiency skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing the guitar
- Swimming
- Reading
- Travelling
- Outdoor Walks
- Physical exercise.
Certification
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR
- Issued July 2024 by the Dialogue and Dispute Resolution Institute
REFERENCES
- Hon. Prof. Kariuki Muigua, PhD, OGW; FCIArb;Ch.Arb,
Managing Partner : Kariuki Muigua & Company Advocates,
Email : muigua@kmco.co.ke,
Mobile No: +254722789890 - Hon. Devota Msoffe
Principal Resident Magistrate, Arusha District Court,
Email : msoffedevota@gmail.com
Mobile No: +255755946613
Timeline
Head of Marketing, Planning Committee Member
2nd Annual CIArb Young Arbiters Conference 2024
01.2024 - 03.2024
Delegate
CIArb Kenya - Mediation Conference
10.2023 - 10.2023
Partnerships and Programs Manager
Young Arbiters Society UON Chapter
09.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Attache
Arusha Law Courts
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Nairobi
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Loreto Convent Msongari
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR
- Issued July 2024 by the Dialogue and Dispute Resolution Institute
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