MWELWA CHINGOMA

Ambitious Legal Advisor with extensive experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in criminal investigations and civil law under a public body. Providing corporate advocacy to meet and exceed organizational plans. Exercised discretion in handling confidential matters, Results-oriented with over twenty years of supporting legal issues and analyzing draft legislation that impacts various sectors of the country's economic development. Working knowledge of local and international level policies. Excellent judgment to anticipate legal issues or risks. In-depth understanding of applicable laws. Works great with fellow lawyers, support staff and other stakeholders to meet legal demands, evidenced by appointment as member of the Anti Money Laundering and Countering Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing National Task Force of Senior Officials as well as the Framework for Inter Agency Coordination and Prosecution for Asset Recovery.

• International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Training by ISLP and Action for International Development (A4ID), 04/29/24, Lusaka, Zambia
• Assessors Training by Eastern and Southern Africa anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), 10/29/24 to 11/02/24

• Date of Birth: 01/08/78
• Nationality: Zambian
• Marital Status: Married

• Board Secretary, Executive Airlines (Z) Limited, Zambia, 04/01/17, Report to the Board of Directors and General Manager., Provide company secretarial services to Shareholders, the board and management attending Board of Directors meetings., Ensure best practice in Corporate Governance by coordinating Quarterly Board Meetings and Shareholder's meeting., Prepare periodic reports to Senior Management Committee of the Shareholder on the performance on the Company., Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and Codes of Conduct in the Aviation industry.
• Legal Intern, One Essex Court, Temple, London, London, United Kingdom, 04/01/16, Observing a Queen's Counsel and a senior barrister in court, conference and in chambers, gaining insight into the practice of commercial lawyers., Reading case files, searching and discussing points of law regarding various commercial actions., Acquiring knowledge on how applications to set aside for service out of jurisdiction, construction of commercial contract clauses is done., Appreciating how application for Summary Dismissal as well as international commercial arbitration and litigation concerning natural resource disputes including oil, gas and copper are done.
• Legal Intern, International Bar Association (IBA), London, London, United Kingdom, 10/01/15, Conducting legal research., Drafting reports and working papers in variety of commercial topics including anti-corruption, multi-jurisdictional practice, corporate governance and international trade., Assisting in conducting legal surveys and analyzing survey results., Contributing to IBA and external publications., Supporting the expansion of strategic global initiatives such as IBA Judicial Integrity Initiative and the Bar Guidance on Business and Human Rights.