Mwaanga Kasongola
MESSRS F.B. NANGUZGAMBO AND ASSOCIATES
Kabwe
4
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Business professional with strong background in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results, adapting seamlessly to evolving needs. Skilled in leadership, project management, and client relationship management. Recognized for analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Associate Partner
2 Years 9 Months- Advised clients on litigation strategy, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Drafted motions, affidavits, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Managed case files, pleadings, and legal correspondence with precision.
- Supervised junior lawyers and paralegals on research and file management.
- Reviewed evidence, statutes, and precedents to support case preparation.
- Built client relationships through clear counsel and responsive legal support.
- Enhanced client relationships by consistently delivering innovative and customized solutions.
- Improved workflow for matter tracking, deadlines, and document control.
- Analyzed difficult legal problems and synthesized course of action.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration among associates.
ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
8 Years- Streamlined client delivery by drafting legal documents on schedule to support firm efficiency.
- Represented parties across civil, criminal, and commercial litigation before High Court for Judicature of Zambia and subordinate courts in Zambia.
- Managed out-of-court settlement processes for commercial transactions involving banks and other large commercial entities.
- Maintained consistency and strict adherence to filing timelines for court documents, supporting reliable handling of client matters.
- Contributed to growth in alternative dispute resolution practice, building professional capability through mediation facilitation.
- Attended court regularly to build practical litigation experience and support senior counsel with legal research and related casework.
- privilege sit on Indo Zambia Bank Kabwe Branch legal panel, providing banking and financial services insight from law practice perspective.
- Handled corporate-client matters, strengthening understanding of key law-practice areas tied to commerce, trade, and industry.
- CURRENT EMPLOYER: MESSRS F.B. NANGUZGAMBO AND ASSOCIATES (2014 – DATE)
RESEARCH ASSISTANT / LEARNER LEGAL PRACTITIONER
2 Years 9 Months- Supported court proceedings across diverse client matters, gaining practical litigation exposure across multiple subject areas.
- Supported senior counsel with legal research for client matters across diverse areas of law, building practical research skills in firm with varied clientele. Contributed research support for senior counsel during client matters, gaining exposure to broad range of legal practice areas. Provided legal research assistance that strengthened senior counsel’s work on client matters and expanded professional capability through exposure to varied legal issues.
- Managed company incorporation for local and foreign companies, addressing practical legal issues tied to operation.
- Role at firm encompassed handling conveyancing matters, including execution, disputes, and related real property legal issues.
- Drafted legal opinions and supported response to client issues by applying knowledge across diverse areas of law. Also assisted with contract drafting, court process filing, fee note preparation, and preparation of various legal documents.
- appearing before deputy registrar of high court in Zambia for diverse matters, attending mediation proceedings.
- ERIC SILWAMBA, JALASI & LINYAMA LEGAL PRACTITIONERS MAY 2011 TO MAY 2013
- Main Achievements Included:
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation, pleadings, and client advisory work.
- Drafted correspondence, memoranda, and research summaries for review by attorneys.
- Organized case files, exhibits, and research records for accurate document retrieval.
- Coordinated follow-up on assigned matters, ensuring deadlines and filing requirements were met.
- Assisted attorneys with preparation of briefs, submissions, and hearing materials.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Legislative Drafting
- Courses Completed:
- Book Keeping and Accounts
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Conveyancing and Legal Drafting
- Probate and Succession
- Commercial Transactions
- High Court Civil Procedure
- Subordinate Court Civil Procedure
- Domestic Relations
- High Court and Subordinate Court Criminal Procedure
- Evidence and Practice
- Company Law and Procedure
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - LLB
- Areas of study included:
- Contract Law
- Commercial Law
- The law of Torts
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Family Law
- Gender Law
- Human Rights Law
- Land Law
- Company law
- Criminal Law
- International Trade Law
- Jurisprudence
- Investment Law
- Intellectual Property Rights Law
- Labour Law
- Business Associations Law
O level General Certificate of Education (GCE)
Skills
Compliance oversight
Organization development
Innovation strategy
Operations management
Organizational development
Stakeholder engagement
Partnership development
Litigation strategy
Administrative management
Industry expertise
Legal supervision
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the availed information correctly and accurately describes me, my qualifications, and my experience.
Affiliations
1. Central Province Audit Committee as a member from 2020 to 2025.
2. Chaired the FAZ central province Disciplinary Committee from 2021 to 2025.
Languages
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English - Reading: Excellent, Written: Excellent, Spoken: Excellent
Bemba - Reading: Good, Written: Good, Spoken: Excellent
Tonga - Reading: Good, Written: Good, Spoken: Excellent
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Associate Partner
MESSRS F.B. NANGUZGAMBO AND ASSOCIATES
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
MESSRS F.B. NANGUZGAMBO AND ASSOCIATES
06.2016 - 06.2024Read More
RESEARCH ASSISTANT / LEARNER LEGAL PRACTITIONER
ERIC SILWAMBA, JALASI & LINYAMA LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
05.2011 - 02.2014Read More
Fatima Girls’ High School
O level General Certificate of Education (GCE)
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Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE)
Post Graduate Diploma from Legislative Drafting
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The University of Zambia
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from LLB
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