Work-Life Balance for Lawyers: A Myth or Reality?
Working in a stress-free environment is the dream for every employee, potential employee, and entrepreneur. However, statistics show that stress is an occupational hazard for most professions. For starters, a global report on stress by Gallup, published on Forbes, indicates that 41% of global employees are stressed. Now let’s bring it closer home to the […]
The Academy of Law: Pursuing a Career in Legal Research Ft. Nelson Otieno
The legal field has many career paths that you can pursue and research is one of them. However, for most people, research and academia barely come to mind when considering career paths. Perhaps most people envision a career environment that involves dynamic, high-stakes environments with direct client interactions, courtroom appearances, and real-time problem-solving. You are […]
Is my Law Firm Healthy? Diagnose it using the Organization Life Wheel
Unless you’re a superhuman, you’re definitely familiar with that unpleasant moment when illness symptoms creep on you. You were just thinking about how grateful you are for your health and then Boom! There comes that tingling at the back of your throat, or that pulse that ushers a headache or both. Whether you choose to […]
#SheDidThat! An International Women’s History Month Special
Hello Lady! It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to join our #SheDidThat! campaign. This is a first of its kind digital campaign to facilitate you, Madam Counsel, to recognize and honour your own achievements. We are, many times, coy about talking about ourselves. We hide behind the ‘humble brag’, at best whispering […]
A Tribute to My Mentors: A Guiding Light In My Legal Journey
January 21st is World Thank Your Mentor Day, a day set apart to appreciate and celebrate those who have guided and created a lasting positive impact on the lives/careers of those who came after them. Fun fact about The LawDown Africa: This platform is a vision realized through the encouragement and support of a Senior […]
Writing Skills; Are you a Butcher or a Surgeon?
Contrary to the aphorism, a lawyer’s stock-in-trade is neither time nor advice; it is words. Everything depends on how well a lawyer uses words when writing them, speaking them, and interpreting them. That is true not only because legal work involves so much reading and writing, but —more importantly —because words are the most fundamental […]
Why Young Lawyers Should Take Advantage of the Advocates Benevolent Association’s Benefits
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) provides Kenyan lawyers with resources to support their careers and ensure professionalism within the legal field. One unique advantage members of the Kenyan Bar enjoy is access to the welfare resources under the Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA). So, what prompted the LSK to go beyond benefits like professional networking […]
Nairobi Legal Awards 2024, The ‘Uadilifu’ Edition: Celebrating the Foundational Principle of Integrity
It was a night of celebration, inspiration, and reaffirming dedication to one of the core principles of the legal profession-integrity. City lawyers convened at the Safari Park Hotel and Casino for the 7th Edition of the Nairobi Legal Award Gala Dinner, dubbed the ‘Uadilifu’ edition (Swahili for integrity. The Gala dinner marked the culmination of […]
Fighting for Good: Law of the Ring Charity Boxing Tournament: Featuring Shadrack Wambui
What comes to your mind when you hear the name ‘rocky?’ For most millennials, you probably flash back to the Rocky movie franchise featuring Sylvester Stallone. (If you’re a Gen-Z) Rocky is a film about boxing, resilience, and the rise of the dark horse. It was also the trailblazer for all your favorite sports films. […]
The Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA): Programs and Benefits for Members
What is the value of KES 3500? What can KES 3500 buy in Kenya today? Dinner for two, perhaps a bottle of top-shelf liquor? Essentially, KES 3500 falls within most individuals’ “pocket change” range. However, what if KES 3500 could be your saving grace during unprecedented situations like illness? (especially given the uncertainty with Kenya’s […]
