Petronilla Ouko

DEI COORDINATOR leveraging a combination of legal research, marketing, and writing abilities to maintain updated knowledge of DEI trends, share information with key internal and external stakeholders, and drive awareness of DEI best practices. Energetic team player utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, partners, and clientele. Flexible and adaptable learner seeking to understand new technologies, laws, and processes to grow as a professional. Well-organized problem solver adept at assessing DEI from a legal perspective to protect compliance and firm reputation.
Possesses Employment Work Authorization in the United States.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS SEADE Coaching & Consulting (Remote) 06/2023 (Present)

Research Analyst

• ConductingresearchandsummarizingfindingsonDEIBandglobalinclusionbestpractices • Assisting with the preparation of DEIB related presentations

Dorf & Nelson LLP – Westchester, NY 08/2022 – 06/2023 Client Relations Coordinator & DEI Coordinator

Performed research into current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics relevant to the legal space such as bias, crafting materials for the Chief Diversity Officer to present to the New York State Bar as continuous legal education (CLE) for lawyers across the state.

Conducted business development, utilizing interpersonal communication skills to perform networking at industry events, forge connections, gradually develop relationships, and ultimately secure new clientele.

Employed writing and editing abilities in conjunction with passion and interest for the DEI space to write articles that were posted on LinkedIn to drive attention to trending matters and place the firm as an expert.

Created social media marketing on LinkedIn that appealed to general audiences to raise firm visibility.

Collected files from database for a new client and organized information to boost accessibility for attorney.

Implemented changes on the firm’s website including adding a DEI consulting page and enabling

downloadability of attorney biographies to provide a superior client experience.

Freelance – White Plains, NY 09/2020 – 08/2022 Caregiver

• Cared for an elderly patient with Parkinson’s by setting up Zoom appointments, providing transportation, engaging in regular conversation, and creating progress reports for family members.

National Land Commission – Nairobi, Kenya 07/2018 – 12/2018 Legal Intern

• Assisted with data collection to build reports that determined rightful beneficiaries of the Commission’s compensation program; additionally, prepared case briefs and pleadings.

Homa Bay County Assembly – Homa Bay County, Kenya 10/2017 – 07/2018 Legal Assistant

• Conducted legal assistant work including reviewing contracts and tenders to ensure compliance while also serving as an advisor to representatives of the County Assembly, advocating for and representing younger generational needs to shape legislation and improve community welfare.

Previous Experience: Rustam Hira – Junior Associate | Noah Management Ltd – Junior Legal Officer Lilan & Koech Associates – Legal Assistant

Diploma

Kenya School of Law - Kenya February 2013 to September 2014

Bachelor of Laws / LLB

University of Nairobi - November 2007 to 2012

Admitted to the Bar in Kenya

March 2016 

Intellectual Property Law Essentials Certificate Program

Cornell University - December 2021 to April 2022