Sophia Nakazibwe
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate LLM graduate with history of meeting goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Adept in legal research and reviewing documents. A team player skilled in working under pressure and understands the complexities of the legal system.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Volunteer
Strive 4 Jannah Foundation (S4JF)
Cedar Park, United States
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Planned and organized 2 special events in international communities to fundraise for medical camps that offer health check-ups and treatment in Kampala.
- Researching and preparing presentations on human rights and health laws to empower less privileged communities.
Graduate Research Assistant
O’Neill Institute For National And Global HealtH
Washington, DC
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, international human rights laws and codes using Westlaw and Lexis Nexis to find legal solutions to global health issues.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs and memorandums.
- Communicated pertinent information to all stakeholders in projects.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread more than 200 legal documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Sales Lead Manager
Express
Cedar Park, Texas
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling for additional products and services.
- Produced 2 reports per week to analyze performance against team goals.
- Supervised sales team of 10 people to deliver smooth customer service to customers
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Legal Intern
KATS - Katende, Ssempebwa & Co Advocates
Kampala, Uganda
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency by 20%.
- Performed legal and general research on Family and Tort law, drafting, proof reading documents memoranda and correspondence.
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Education
Master of Laws, LLM - International Global Health Law
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.2020
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B - LAW
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda06.2018
Skills
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Legal Research
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Community Advocacy
- Highly Analytical
- Client Service
Timeline
Legal Volunteer
Strive 4 Jannah Foundation (S4JF)
09.2021 - 07.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
O’Neill Institute For National And Global HealtH
08.2019 - 05.2021
Sales Lead Manager
Express
08.2018 - 08.2019
Legal Intern
KATS - Katende, Ssempebwa & Co Advocates
05.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Laws, LLM - International Global Health Law
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B - LAW
Makerere University
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