Charles Lupande

• Litigate to resolution or trial a large caseload of a variety of legal types, including commercial and civil litigation, family law, and employment matters.
• Examine legal data and case law to determine the viability of a case and whether or not it is advisable to litigate.
• Negotiate hundreds of settlements directly with defense counsel and insurance adjustors.
• Drafting of litigation documents for court, commercial agreements, property conveyancing documents and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research
• Preparation of legal opinions.
• Supervising junior counsel & support staff
• Conducting of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and negotiation and arbitration.
• Preparation and submissions of periodic reports to the Managing Partner on the progress of cases.
• Drafting and reviewing policies and manuals

• Teaching Business Law, Company Law and Labour Law.
• Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabi for Business Law, Company law and Labour Law.
• Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
• Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback.
• Evaluated student performance through exams, papers, and participation to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.

• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
• Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
• Actively participated in professional organizations within the local legal community to expand network and foster collaboration on relevant issues.
• Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.
• Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
• Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for addressing potential risks and liability issues.
• Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
• Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices in legal research and drafting.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
• Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.

• Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
• Prepared essential legal documents for successful case outcomes and settlements.
• Supported senior attorneys in high-profile cases, contributing to favorable verdicts and settlements.
• Assisted in drafting contracts that protected clients'' interests while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

• Preparing legal opinions

• Assisting Judicial officers to review case files for child justice

• Assisting clients with free basic legal assistance (women and children)

• Research on trends in disposing of sexual offence cases where children are victims.

• Preparing legal opinions

• Conducting legal research

• Providing free legal advice to women and children.