Beverly Mumbo

Experience

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  R. Odede & Co. Advocates.

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  Legal Intern

  -Ensured excellent client-oriented focus by conducting client interviews-Enabled lead counsels present cases successfully by drafting well-structured pleadings-Carried out research on women’s gains under Kenya’s new Constitution (2010)-Conducted training on the constitutional amendments same in West Pokot.

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  Sijeny & Co Advocates

  May 2012 - Oct 2015

  Legal Assistant

  -Participated in the researching and drafting of the Reproductive Health Bill, 2014.-Ensured clients’ cases were appropriately represented by attending court on their behalf.-Enabled lead counsels present cases successfully by carrying out client interviews and drafting well-structured pleadings.-Drove high efficiency in office operations by executing office management functions.

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  Omulele & Tolo Advocates

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Volunteer

  -Ensured client’s cases were appropriately represented by attending court on their behalf-Enabled lead counsels present cases successfully by drafting well-structured pleadings-Meticulously researched and wrote a report on the Employment Act and other Employment laws resulting to amendment of the organization’s employment policy. -Experience settling matters out of court protecting our clients’ interests.

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  Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya)

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2022

  -Enable access to legal services for indigent women by organizing and running a legal aid clinic -Ensure dispute resolution through litigation and mediation of family law cases.-Design and implement program work within my region including preparation of requisitions-Facilitating sessions during community and public forums on women’s rights. -Co-ordinate activities with stakeholders such as the judiciary and other civil society organizations as well as represent the organization in meeting with the stakeholders. -Responsible for recruitment as well as leading teams of interns to ensure the statement of work is suitably distributed and efficiently completed.-Established a public interest litigation committee in the coast region and increased the number of cases identified for filing. Show less -Responsible for approval of court pleadings before filing in court -Designed program concepts including budgets and secured funding for their implementation-Coached and mentored staff members to enable them achieve client goals-Enabled and motivated staff high achievement through carrying out equitable and honest staff appraisals -Enhanced a positive work environment by being an effective liaison between senior management and team members.-Extensively researched on the conflict of culture and land laws and wrote a paper for presentation at the World Bank Conference in Washington, DC. -Ensured efficiency in the office by managing the day to day operations. Show less

  • Legal Counsel

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2022

  • Acting Senior Legal Counsel

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Center for Reproductive Rights

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Summer Intern

  -Examined the Reproductive Healthcare Bill, 2019 and developed a position paper based on the analysis.-Developed training materials on the Constitutional, Legal and Policy frameworks that govern provision of comprehensive reproductive healthcare in Kenya. -Enabled lead counsels present cases successfully by assisting in drafting well-structured pleadings.-Extensively researched on effective ASRHR communication strategies and developed arguments in to support the organizations claim in a strategic litigation suit. Show less

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  FAWE

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  Program Officer
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  Women's Link Worldwide

  Feb 2024 - now

  Senior Legal Programs Manager