Candidate Attorney

• May 2021 - Present

Race for Change Alumni

• Oct 2019 - Present

This community aims to bring together former Race for Change participants, providing a peer community which enables us to share tips, advice and encouragement with each other others.

Race for Change Event Attendee

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

I was selected to attend BCLP's annual Race for Change event at their London office, with over 80 participants joining for a day of interesting and proactive debate. The Race for Change initiative is aimed at increasing the representation of black lawyers in firms and the wider legal profession.Race for Change is currently shortlisted in the Personnel Today Awards in the category of Diversity and Inclusion (Private Sector) and in Legal Week’s British Legal Awards in the category of CSR/Diversity Initiative of the Year.

Legal Consultant (Intern)

• May 2020 - May 2020

virtual Internship

• Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused on Commercial Law. Included practical task modules in: Communicating to Clients, Firm Teamwork, Resource and Business Management, Legal Research, Using AI in Law, Project Management and Business Development. A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused on Commercial Law. Included practical task modules in: Communicating to Clients, Firm Teamwork, Resource and Business Management, Legal Research, Using AI in Law, Project Management and Business Development.

Virtual Internship

• Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused on White Collar Defense & Investigations. Included practical task modules in: Calculate a potential prison sentence and fines on chargeable offenses under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Prepare for a witness interview and Identify relevant documents using search terms. A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused on White Collar Defense & Investigations. Included practical task modules in: Calculate a potential prison sentence and fines on chargeable offenses under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Prepare for a witness interview and Identify relevant documents using search terms.

Virtual Internship

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused in Mergers & Acquisitions. Included practical task modules in: NDA review, Contract review. Transaction document structuring, Client communication, Regulatory advice and Client presentation. A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused in Mergers & Acquisitions. Included practical task modules in: NDA review, Contract review. Transaction document structuring, Client communication, Regulatory advice and Client presentation.

Virtual Internship

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused in Dispute Resolution and Litigation. Included practical task modules in: drafting letters and Consent Orders and oral communication. A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused in Dispute Resolution and Litigation. Included practical task modules in: drafting letters and Consent Orders and oral communication.

Black Men in Law Open Day

• Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

Had the opportunity to meet with Partners, Associates and Trainees to find out what it is truly like to work at White & Case.

Virtual Internship

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

A legal internship via InsideSherpa focused in cross-border transactions.Included practical task modules in: transaction project management, presentation preparation and delivery, thought leadership, legal research, prospectus drafting, corporate governance drafting, debt facility review, client communication and commercial legal strategy.

Legal Intern

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

• Shadowing attorneys within the Corporate and Intellectual Property department. • Part of the legal team acting for Master Card and Guess in the opposition of a trade mark application. • Assisting and shadowing the team rendering legal services for arbitration in contractual disputes. • Assisting with the review of various contractual agreements. • Assisting and shadowing the managing partner rendering legal services to Choppies Enterprise Limited and Mascom Wireless Botswana Proprietary Limited. • Part of the legal team advising on the process of Company registrations in Botswana. • Part of the legal advisor team in the USD$360m loan facility.

Legal Intern

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

*Shadowing attorneys on rotation between Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property departments. *Part of the legal team acting for Tourism Development Consortium in the development and transfer of properties for the Setlhoa Development. *Assisting with conducting the Legal due diligence for BancABC in its listing on the Main board of the BSE. *Assisted with conducting the legal due diligence for Seedco in its listing on the Main Board of the BSE. *Conducting due diligence for the issuance of a BWP 500 000 000 Medium Term note for a leading variable rate company. *Assisting with the review of various contractual agreements including Insurance agreement, share sale agreement and review of a customer facility agreement. *Conducted a regulatory review of the Companies Act, BSE listing requirements, Trade Act and Financial Reporting Act for Public Company Duties. *Assisting with legal research and drafting legal opinions in several areas of the law including but not limited to: -insurance, competition, income tax, VAT, trust property, licenses (tourism/trade) and insolvency. *Assisting and shadowing the team rendering legal advice and litigation services to Lewis Group Stores (Pty) Limited. *Assisting and shadowing the team rendering legal services for arbitration in contractual disputes.

Legal Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

*Drafting a variety of legal documents and provided legal research. *Drafting a variety of legal documents and provided legal research.

Legal Intern

• May 2018 - May 2018

*Shadowed Lawyers in the High Court of Zambia and was exposed to high-profile negotiations *Prepared a variety of legal documents and provided legal research under the guidance of associates. *Gained insight into delivering superior legal services to clients through effectively tailored solutions. *Shadowed Lawyers in the High Court of Zambia and was exposed to high-profile negotiations *Prepared a variety of legal documents and provided legal research under the guidance of associates. *Gained insight into delivering superior legal services to clients through effectively tailored solutions.

Legal Assistant

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

*Prepare a variety of legal documents under the guidance of a solicitor and firm management. *Develop cases by providing research and maintaining communications with involved parties. *Maintain regular communication with clients. *Read case law, make notes, and/or prepare briefs as needed. *Organise and archives files and supporting documents. *Prepare a variety of legal documents under the guidance of a solicitor and firm management. *Develop cases by providing research and maintaining communications with involved parties. *Maintain regular communication with clients. *Read case law, make notes, and/or prepare briefs as needed. *Organise and archives files and supporting documents.

President

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

I was elected President of Coventry University Law Society after previously being on the Aspiring Solicitors Committee and sitting on the commitee of The European Law Students'​ Association. Through this role, I manage the executive team and all corresponding activities such as Pro Bono, and various professional events, workshops, guest speakers and fundraisers. Our society is led entirely by students, a very unique attribute of our University. I have managed to secure sponsorship for the Society for the first time and more than doubled our revenue, enabling further outreach of our work and more opportunities for our students. This role enables me to maximise my team work and management skills, as well as requiring lots of organisation and time management around my studies and also throughout Summer.

Student Support Ambassador

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2017

Supporting and promoting Coventry University at various events. * Welcoming, directing and speaking to visitors at university events such as open days, whilst providing hospitality and room management. ; *Conducting campus wide tours, acting as a first point of contact for student and visitor enquiries; * Acting as a positive role model to prospective students. ; * Supporting all new students through their induction process. ; * Presenting Student Life talks to teachers, careers advisors, parents and prospective students both on and off campus.

Insight Day

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

*Underwent an interactive session surrounding the roll of a company secretary. *Underwent an interactive session surrounding the roll of a company secretary.

Committee Member

• May 2016 - Sep 2017

*Liaising with lecturers and students to promote Aspiring Solicitors and their events through on campus events and social media. *Managing the committee’s relationship with the Law Society and Careers department and supporting the Student Ambassadors in their day to day duties. *Liaising with lecturers and students to promote Aspiring Solicitors and their events through on campus events and social media. *Managing the committee’s relationship with the Law Society and Careers department and supporting the Student Ambassadors in their day to day duties.

Vice President Marketing

• Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

*Member of the founding committee of the society with the responsibility for creating as much awareness as possible through multiple different marketing materials such as social media, flyers and law building advertisement. *In charge of events and mooting for the society and co-ordinating with prospective law firms and societies to organise collaborative events for all parties. *Member of the founding committee of the society with the responsibility for creating as much awareness as possible through multiple different marketing materials such as social media, flyers and law building advertisement. *In charge of events and mooting for the society and co-ordinating with prospective law firms and societies to organise collaborative events for all parties.

Campus Team Member

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

*Assisting and supporting the Campus Team Leaders in the coordination operations at reception points across the university. *Dealing with customer enquiries and providing information regarding Coventry University’s Student Union services and directing customers throughout campus. *Assisting and supporting the Campus Team Leaders in the coordination operations at reception points across the university. *Dealing with customer enquiries and providing information regarding Coventry University’s Student Union services and directing customers throughout campus.

Reed Smith and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insight Day

• 2017 - 2017

Underwent an interactive and insightful session that enabled me to network with trainees and partners, giving an incredible insight into the firm, its business strategy and its clientele. Underwent an interactive and insightful session that enabled me to network with trainees and partners, giving an incredible insight into the firm, its business strategy and its clientele.

VIP Open Day

• 2017 - 2017

I was offered an opportunity to be one of six students invited to the firm for an informative session, where i had the opportunity to network with trainees and one of the Partners. I was offered an opportunity to be one of six students invited to the firm for an informative session, where i had the opportunity to network with trainees and one of the Partners.

Summer Schools Programme Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

*Ensuring effective communication between the Summer Schools team and the participants through emails and telephone calls. *Encouraging and supporting while assisting the participants throughout their stay and to liaise with other interns to deliver a high quality of customer service. * Assisting in performing clerical and administrative tasks for the Summer Schools Programme. *Catering to students of all backgrounds and working with a diverse group of students.

Personal Assistant to Director

• May 2015 - Jul 2016

*Working with the business and clients to understand the financial, technical and business problems. *Conducting research and presenting findings on the latest developments in the insurance market *Working with the business and clients to understand the financial, technical and business problems. *Conducting research and presenting findings on the latest developments in the insurance market

Global Leaders Programme Intern

• Mar 2016 - May 2016

*Assisting with registration at events, industry visits, recording attendance and marshalling time keeping for attendees. *Supporting with marketing activity with leaflet drops and undertaking and supporting presentations. *Undertaking student led focus groups to establish feedback to improve the Global Leaders Programme going forward. *Stepped in as a Global Leaders Programme Ambassador, managing stands at key events. *Assisting with registration at events, industry visits, recording attendance and marshalling time keeping for attendees. *Supporting with marketing activity with leaflet drops and undertaking and supporting presentations. *Undertaking student led focus groups to establish feedback to improve the Global Leaders Programme going forward. *Stepped in as a Global Leaders Programme Ambassador, managing stands at key events.

1st Year Event

• Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

Completed a contract and drafting skills session to understand the importance of both and put these skills into practice, evaluating and drafting a contract while representing the interests of a key party. Completed a contract and drafting skills session to understand the importance of both and put these skills into practice, evaluating and drafting a contract while representing the interests of a key party.

Open Place Student Councillor

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

*Voted and introduced new policies whilst working closely with staff and council members. *Attended meetings in regards to the Student Union and addressing student issues. *Holding the executive body of the Student Union to account by scrutinising their work and policies brought forward to be approved by the council. *Voted and introduced new policies whilst working closely with staff and council members. *Attended meetings in regards to the Student Union and addressing student issues. *Holding the executive body of the Student Union to account by scrutinising their work and policies brought forward to be approved by the council.

Student Representative

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

*Representing students at university meetings ; *Chairing and taking minutes at student forums requiring attention to detail and leadership skills; *Mentoring Course Representatives via one on one sessions *Representing students at university meetings ; *Chairing and taking minutes at student forums requiring attention to detail and leadership skills; *Mentoring Course Representatives via one on one sessions