Fred Eddie Mukasa
Den Haag,ZH
Summary
Dynamic passionate professional with experience in Human Rights, Land laws, and more than 10 years in defending communities from illegal land evictions and resettlements schemes, public interest litigation and research.
Dedicated activist and defender for the vulnerable minorities, children and the marginalized communities, with record for successful litigation in complex land cases involving high risk multinational companies and government agencies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked as volunteer with VluchtelingenWerk Nederland in Den Haag interviewing clients, making reports for legal department and carrying out necessary research on legal matters related to refugees.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and budgeting for program success
- Spearheaded special projects, driving innovation within organization's programs and initiatives
Senior Managing Partner
Mukasa-Lugalambi Advocates & Solicitors
02.2000 - 02.2020
- As Managing Partner of the Law firm of Mukasa-Lugalambi Advocates & Solicitors, in Kampala Uganda dealt with civil and land related cases and matters to do with human rights, including public interest litigation
- Retaining clients ranging from international corporations and also local companies and been involved in mediations and overseeing transactional matters and also legal advice.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws, regulations, and precedents relating to each matter
- Managed high-stakes litigation matters from inception through trial preparation and resolution
- Established firm's financial strategy by adequately distributing funds across company, monitoring monthly budget and evaluating results
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents
Lecturer
The Law Development Centre
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Lectured on Bar Course program for graduate students who seek to be enrolled as advocates in Uganda
- Taught Human Rights to students who are admitted on and Land Law for students who are admitted on Diploma in Law program.
Lawyer
Defence for Children International
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Part-time lawyer, Defence for Children International, Uganda
- Represented juveniles in courts of law in Uganda and engaged in community sensitization programs and outreaches and especially children in conflict with law.
- Authored persuasive briefs that led to favorable rulings from judges and contributed to winning record in court proceedings
Education
LLM - Human Rights
01.2005
Diploma in Legal Practice -
01.1998
Bachelor of Laws - Law (General)
01.1997
UACE Certificate - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
01.1993
UCE Certificate - Uganda Certificate of Education
01.1986
Timeline
Volunteer - VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
03.2022 - 11.2022
Lecturer - The Law Development Centre
01.2006 - 01.2010
Lawyer - Defence for Children International
01.2002 - 01.2010
Senior Managing Partner - Mukasa-Lugalambi Advocates & Solicitors
02.2000 - 02.2020
Makerere University - LLM, Human Rights
The Law Development Centre - Diploma in Legal Practice,
Makerere University - Bachelor of Laws, Law (General)
Kampala Students’ Centre - UACE Certificate, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
Kampala High School - UCE Certificate, Uganda Certificate of Education
Skills
- Efficient communicator and team player
- Result driven and go-getter
- Strategic thinking
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Staff mentoring
- Project management
- Policy development and Innovator
- Regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- I am a passionate defender of human rights, and activist but also a diary farmer.
Accomplishments
Established pro-bono legal clinic at the Law Development Centre. Successfully litigated and secured judgement against illegal evictions from land by government agencies in the oil rich Buliisa Albertine region of Uganda and also from the Islands of Lake Victoria .
Successfully set a precedent in the Supreme Court of Uganda against Members of Parliament Illegal emoluments in Uganda.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working
Telephone
+31685680102
Publications
Towards the Humane Treatment of “Jail Babies” in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System, 2004
Current Prospects
Looking for a job in organizations that deal in areas of human rights, protection of minorities, humanitarian aid, and other related organizations that promote the cause for humanity and human dignity.
Telephone
+31685680102
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/70
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ugandan
Publications
Towards the Humane Treatment of “Jail Babies” in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System, 2004
Current Prospects
Looking for a job in organizations that deal in areas of human rights, protection of minorities, humanitarian aid, and other related organizations that promote the cause for humanity and human dignity.
Telephone
+31685680102
Marital Status
Married
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/70
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ugandan
Publications
Towards the Humane Treatment of “Jail Babies” in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System, 2004
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