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Work History
Education
Skills
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Interests
Excel, English, Swahili, Hiking
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Edwin Mwangi

Lawyer/Accountant
McKinney,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with 5 years in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to mostly civil activities. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies.

Studied a Masters degree in Professional Accounting and an MBA in Accounting from University of Texas at Arlington. Currently preparing for Microsoft Excel's highest certification.

Overview

1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

Kilonzo & Company Advocates
Nairobi
01.2011 - 02.2012
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Advised clients to settle cases in lieu of protracted litigation.
  • Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
  • Developed compliance best practices for company.
  • Administered litigation guidance to company in civil matters.
  • Handled two high-profile election cases.
  • Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for local companies.
  • Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as commercial and employment cases.
  • Communicated advice about all areas of commercial law with internal business partners.
  • Supported various departments in the company with achieving and maintaining legal compliance in all matters.
  • Examined, researched and interpreted laws related to commercial industry.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations and reporting to present legal opinions for commercial and criminal clients.

Education

MBA - Accounting

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Professional Accounting

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2019 - 09.2020

Master of Arts - Master of Laws

Queen Mary University of London
London
02.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2006 - 11.2010

Skills

Corporate transactions

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Software

Excel, Word, Tableau, SAS

Interests

Biking, Hiking, Swimming

Excel, English, Swahili, Hiking

I am currently studying for the Excel expert certification certificate. I am fluent in both English and Swahili. Whenever I get time I love to hike and have climbed Africa's second highest Mountain - Mount Kenya.

Timeline

MBA - Accounting

The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Professional Accounting

The University of Texas At Arlington
01.2019 - 09.2020

Master of Arts - Master of Laws

Queen Mary University of London
02.2015 - 11.2015

Lawyer

Kilonzo & Company Advocates
01.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
08.2006 - 11.2010

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