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ERICK KOKUL

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Experienced foreign-trained attorney with 11 years of post-bar admission experience in Kenya. Skilled in general corporate, civil, criminal, and constitutional law practice. Currently pursuing an LLM Law degree at the prestigious Antonin Scalia Law School and aiming to take the Washington DC Bar exam.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founding Partner:- KOKUL& PARTNERS ADVOCATES

Self Employed
08.2016 - 12.2024
  • Prepared and delivered presentations and legal briefings to clients, colleagues, and industry professionals on relevant legal topics and developments.
  • Presented court cases to judges.
  • Hiring and interviewing work support staff.
  • Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions, and claim liability.
  • Advised clients on the intricacies of the law, fostering an informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
  • Negotiated settlements in civil disputes, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of client interests and legal implications.
  • Facilitated legal compliance audits for corporate clients, identifying potential legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory developments relevant to clients' interests, providing proactive advice and adjustments to legal strategies as necessary.
  • Among the accomplishments was instigating a highly litigious dispute or claim against a media outlet entity (Citizen TV) in relation to a recovery suit for damages related to libel.
  • Having a wide network of representation for corporate clients within the bus transport sector, and defending potent insurance claims.

Team Leader Manager

African Merchant Assurance Co.
01.2014 - 08.2020
  • Involved in the recruitment process of legal officers.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Facilitated communication between senior management and staff.
  • Partnered with upper management and HR to identify effective resolutions for employee relations issues.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members quickly and effectively.
  • Conducted regular performance appraisals for all team members.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Master of Laws - Law

ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
05-2026

ADVOCATES TRAINING PROGRAM - LAW

KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
08-2013

Bachelor of Laws - Law

MOI UNIVERSITY
08-2006

High School Diploma -

MACHAKOS SCHOOL
10-2005

Skills

  • Foreign commercial litigation experience
  • Efficient researcher
  • General Litigation
  • Drafting Documents
  • Case interpretation
  • Reviewing documents
  • Oral advocacy
  • Case management
  • Legal analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Argument writing
  • Patent law

Affiliations

  • Offering pro bono work and volunteering activities that benefit the welfare of society.
  • Legal Aid clinics,
  • Community service.

Accomplishments

  • Partial Merit Scholarship.
  • Team Leader (Manager) of the African Merchant Assurance Company
  • Set a land mark persuasive authority on the exception rules of order 42 rule 6 of the civil procedure rules in Kenya

Certification

  • Certificate of Admission to the Bar in Kenya, 2014
  • Bachelor of Laws Certificate

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Education and Training

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Timeline

Founding Partner:- KOKUL& PARTNERS ADVOCATES

Self Employed
08.2016 - 12.2024

Team Leader Manager

African Merchant Assurance Co.
01.2014 - 08.2020

ADVOCATES TRAINING PROGRAM - LAW

KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW

Bachelor of Laws - Law

MOI UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

MACHAKOS SCHOOL

Master of Laws - Law

ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

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