Tebo Dakana

Ensured editorial quality by reviewing, copyediting, and styling legal US Tax law manuscripts to align with house style, conducting spot checks and monitoring legislative updates. Oversaw the creation and maintenance of consolidated indexes, tables of cases, and statutory material, while also managing production schedules and author contracts. Collaborated with authors, freelancers, and offshore p

Provided legal and administrative support to the CEO and tax technical specialist, conducting domestic and international tax legal research and drafting comprehensive reports. Attended tax summits and parliamentary workshops to collate information for content creation across various platforms, including social media and weekly newsletters. Liaised with tax practitioners and specialists for website

Provided comprehensive legal administration and support, handling civil litigation across various areas including property, personal injury, and sports law. Drafted, vetted, and negotiated diverse commercial agreements, while also offering corporate legal advice and structuring services. Managed alternative dispute resolution processes, including National Soccer League disputes and mediation, and

Managed legal administration tasks, including opening files, liaising with the Sheriff’s office, and drafting advocate briefs. Handled litigation matters related to divorce, maintenance, commercial, and labour law, including Magistrate Court appearances. Attended to corporate structuring, organized arbitrations for alternative dispute resolution, and conducted legal research for memos and court re

Performed legal administration duties, including file management and operating case lines, while also drafting and vetting contracts in the construction and mining sectors. Provided compliance and general legal support, assisted with reviewing tender bids, and handled civil and criminal litigation matters. Conducted legal research and contributed to the firm's website by writing legal articles.

Taught English grammar to students, focusing on improving their pronunciation, articulation, and enunciation of words. Developed students' speaking and writing skills through structured lessons and interactive exercises. Provided constructive feedback to facilitate language acquisition and fluency.

Performed administrative work, including collecting and logging information into a database, and completed daily task sheets by shadowing a case manager. Drafted case summaries, attended hearings, conducted legal research, and compiled memos. Consulted with Case Managers and the Competition Tribunal panel on various matters, engaging in group work activities that fostered creative thinking.

Completed Matriculation at Parktown High School for Girls. This marked the completion of secondary education.

Obtained a certificate in Tax Law from the University of Cape Town. This specialized qualification enhanced knowledge in tax legislation.

Completed the Introduction to Trial Advocacy program at the Black Lawyers Association. Developed practical skills in trial advocacy.

Earned a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate from the TEFL Professional Development Institute. Focused on English language instruction.

Pursued a Master of Laws degree with a focus on Corporate Law at the University of Witwatersrand. The program was incomplete.

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Witwatersrand. Gained foundational legal knowledge and skills.