YUSUF KIWANDA
Lawyer
ORINDA,CA
Summary
Diligent and thorough Legal Researcher and Contract reviewer with outstanding legal analysis and writing skills. Result-driven with nine years experience in legal research, contract management and legal drafting. Highly familiar with using various microsoft tools and software for case and legal code research. Concise and straightforward writing style that emphasizes readability and effectiveness. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Policy Extern III
Facebook by Meta
San Francisco, CA.
06.2021 - Current
- Review privacy policies of various App developers to ascertain compliance with Meta/Facebook's Developers policies on privacy and Data protection.
- Liaise with App developers to ensure compliance with Page Public Content Access (PPCA) guidelines
- Carry out Data protection assessment to determine potential violations of platform Terms and discriminatory practices by app developers
- Meet with app developers to discuss their compliance with Developer platform policies
- Consistently review enforcement rubrics and Facebook platform policies to recommend areas of improvement
- Identifying potential violations from oculus developers and determine severity from those violations.
- Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed thus increasing teamwork.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current data privacy issues.
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Research Services Coordinator
University Of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA.
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Acted as institutional representative for faculty and staff.
- Directed and managed proposal process to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate submissions of research proposals.
- Worked on over 50 award intakes and related post award transactions.
- Worked on complex proposals and awards that involved multiple investigators and sub-awards.
- Provided research staff with subject matter expertise as well as strategic advice for grants and contracts including institutional review and signature.
- Reviewed clinical trial contracts and advised accordingly.
- Interpreted sponsor requirements and guidelines.
- Served as primary point of contact for external sponsors & OSR Award specialists and associates.
- Ensured proposals meet sponsor guidelines and regulations thus increasing proposal awards.
- Helped to develop basic, modular, and detailed budgets for Principal Investigators.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contract Analyst
Axiom Global. Inc/ Factor Law
Chicago, IL.
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Handled over 100 complex, and high-profile projects for companies undergoing mergers, spin-offs, or legacy contract reviews and increased company's work output.
- Negotiated and drafted over 30 types of purchase agreements including master agreements.
- Worked on Clinical trial agreements, Purchase agreements, Pharmaceutical agreements, and NDA agreements.
- Performed extraction and coding of over 50 commercial agreements
- Read complex agreements, including commercial and vendor documents and maintained consistency and efficiency by efficiently using Relativity software.
- Coordinated changes to agreement which might occur during contract lifetime.
- Researched laws and regulations potentially impacting company policies and procedures.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Coordinated and attended meetings to review contractual obligations.
Legal Intern
LAD Law Group, P.C
Chicago, IL.
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Filed over 15 employee discrimination claims with Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Negotiated over 10 contracts for startup businesses and communicated strategic goals.
- Reviewed over 20 draft agreements for starting and expanding businesses in Chicago.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with contract and employment laws.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
Inspectorate Officer
Inspectorate of Government
Kampala, Uganda
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Argued over 10 appeals and defended Inspectorate of Government in civil suits and constitutional petitions filed against it in court.
- Assisted with preparation of negotiation and out of court settlements.
- Worked closely with experts to draft reports for trial.
- Prosecuted over 30 corruption related offenses at Anti-Corruption Court.
- Drafted pleadings on behalf of Inspectorate of Government.
- Reviewed and drafted over 50 contracts on behalf of Inspectorate of Government and other government agencies.
- Carried out extensive legal research on applicability of law in corruption related offenses.
- Offered advisory legal opinions regarding Inspectorate of Government mandate.
- Trained and supervised clerks and Assistant Inspectorate Officers.
- Addressed emergency situations encountered following policies, procedures and strategies at Inspectorate of Government.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports for official assignments and investigations.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork in our legal department.
Associate
DeMott Law Advocates & Solicitors
Kampala, Uganda
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Drafted and filed over 30 pleadings in Courts of Judicature on civil and commercial matters and land transactions.
- Carried out extensive legal research on compulsory land acquisition, human rights abuse, employment disputes, company law and product liability claims.
- Negotiated settlements of civil claims and lawsuits relating to personal injury claims.
- Represented and communicated directly with diverse groups of clients in matters of personal injury, remedies, family matters, and international corporate transactions.
- Engaged with clients/witnesses for purposes of fact gathering and preparing witnesses for depositions.
- Advised clients on matters concerning business and constitutional rights violations.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress on cases handled to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
Legal Assistant
Kembi–Gitura & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Drafted over 50 legal documents including plaints and written statements of defense in civil litigation matters.
- Prepared deeds, wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients.
- Researched on land law and property, constitutional litigation, negligence, nuisance and related torts.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Drafted over 10 legal memoranda regarding quantum of damages on negligence claims and personal injury
- Discussed trial strategy and advocacy skills with firm's managing partner.
- Prepared demand letters for personal injury cases and related tort claims.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International, Business and Comparative law
University of Illinois College of Law
Urbana - Champaign05.2019
Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi11.2013
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Honors) - Law
Makerere University
Kampala01.2012
Skills
- Contract review and Legal research
- Litigation and trial advocacy
- Negotiation and dispute settlement
- Privacy Policies
- Analytics and Research
- Policy Drafting
- Grant Submissions
- Speech Writing
- Contract Development and Management
- Public policy
- Corporate transactions
- Case analysis
- Settlement Negotiation
- Legal writing
Accomplishments
- Published The Exodus of Law & Legal methods (Law Africa publishing Co. Ltd, 2013)
- Published Understanding Negligence & Strict liability (Law Africa publishing Co. Ltd, 2015)
- Published Principles of Judicial Review in Uganda ( Law Africa publishing Co. Ltd, 2022)
Affiliations
- East African Law Society
- Kenya Law Society
- Uganda Law Society
Certification
- Licensed Advocate of the High court of Kenya - 2014 to date.
- Terrorist Financing Training, under the International Center for Asset Recovery of the Basel Institute on Governance, Switzerland- 2021.
- Skills and Leadership Development Training by the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi, Uganda - 2017.
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Public Policy Extern III
Facebook by Meta
06.2021 - Current
Research Services Coordinator
University Of California, San Francisco
04.2020 - 10.2020
Contract Analyst
Axiom Global. Inc/ Factor Law
10.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Intern
LAD Law Group, P.C
08.2019 - 10.2019
Inspectorate Officer
Inspectorate of Government
04.2015 - 08.2018
Associate
DeMott Law Advocates & Solicitors
07.2014 - 03.2015
Legal Assistant
Kembi–Gitura & Co. Advocates
01.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International, Business and Comparative law
University of Illinois College of Law
Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Honors) - Law
Makerere University
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