Aluwani Makwarela
Legal Profession (An Admitted Attorney)
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Dynamic Senior Associate Attorney at Pule Incorporated, adept in legal analysis and client counseling. Successfully mentored junior attorneys, enhancing team capabilities. Led impactful moot court sessions and formal presentations on legal changes. Demonstrated strong leadership and critical thinking in resolving complex legal issues, ensuring client satisfaction and effective dispute resolution. Grew interest in constitutional law related matters pertinent to gender based infringements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Associate Attorney
Pule Incorporated
01.2018 - Current
- I mentored junior team members to enhance their professional skills and knowledge, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- I led a group of candidate legal practitioners during our in-office moot court sessions held in 2024.
- I led fortnightly in-office formal presentations fixated and exclusively focused on recent societal and legal changes.
- I furthermore led a group of final year students who volunteered at our firm during their recess in 2024.
- Counseled clients on legal matters while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Identified potential legal issues by conducting comprehensive due diligence on business transactions and investments.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with effective communication and thorough understanding of their legal needs.
- Attended various judicial case managements before both Magistrates and Judges in their respective courts.
- Court Appearances mostly in interlocutory applications however I appeared in trial proceedings.
- I have facilitated pre-lawsuit meetings to avoid incurring evitable legal costs between parties.
- I effectively work on my matters from the inception to the end relying on my expertise, legal research and counsel from my learned colleagues and/or seniors.
- I have participated in mediation processes before and at the present moment, I have initiated for more mediation process in terms of Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court.
- I acted as the Road Accident Fund representative at the time of panel of attorneys under the employ of Pule Incorporated.
- Through my recommendations, I was able to settle various RAF matters in the best interests of both parties with impartiality.
- I have had gender based violence related consultations with a couple of clients.
- Dealt with labour law matters relating to unfair discrimination on gender specifically against women by employers.
- Managed high-profile cases with attention to detail and strategic planning, resulting in successful resolution or settlement.
- Provided pro bono services to underprivileged individuals or non-profit organizations, making a positive impact within the community.
Education
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
Unisa
06.2012 - 06.2019
Skills
Legal analysis
Legal research
Contract drafting
Client counseling
Critical thinking
leadership capabilities
Interpretation of Statutes in light of Constitutional values and Bill of Rights
Additional Information
References
Makopo Mahlatse -Former colleague (0769435276)
Malebanye Tsepiso -Former colleague (0744168378)
Thobejane Wally -Director (083 603 7055)
Timeline
Senior Associate Attorney
Pule Incorporated
01.2018 - Current
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
Unisa
06.2012 - 06.2019