Advocate Trainee
Salvina Francis Kalinga
Bio
Salvina Francis Kalinga is a dedicated and newly admitted advocate with a solid foundation in law. She graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam and later earned a postgraduate diploma in legal practice. With a deep commitment to justice and a thorough understanding of legal principles, Salvina is focused on continuous learning and professional development in the legal field. As an advocate, she is passionate about helping clients navigate a broad range of legal issues while ensuring their rights are upheld.
Experience
Salvina gained significant experience while working on the Honora Project at Breakthrough Attorneys, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with Honora Tanzania Public Limited Company and TowerCo of Africa Tanzania Limited. Through this project, she developed key skills in communication, negotiation, and legal drafting, which she now applies in her legal practice.
Her responsibilities included liaising with landlords to clarify legal matters, gathering pertinent information, and ensuring smooth and clear communication. Salvina also played an active role in the negotiation process, prepared important legal documents, and assisted in various legal discussions. This hands-on experience allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, helping her refine the skills she continues to build throughout her career.
Expertise
Salvina is dedicated to developing a deep expertise in labor law, with a particular focus on employment contracts, workers’ rights, dispute resolution, and compliance with both national and international labor standards. She also has a growing interest in probate law, particularly in guiding families through estate planning, probate administration, and resolving inheritance disputes. In addition, Salvina is eager to expand her practice by engaging in diverse, project-based legal work across a variety of legal fields.
Team Members
Founder & Principal Partner
Ernestilla John Bahati
Over 13 years of legal experience, excelling in litigation and advisory roles. Successfully represented clients in high-profile cases, setting precedents
Partner
Loveness Denis Mubezi
Loveness Denis Mubezi is a Firm Partner and Advocate specializing in Family, Labour, and Company Law. With experience in complex
Associate
Dorcas Semsela
Dorcas is a dedicated Advocate with extensive experience in corporate compliance, ADR, and litigation. As a 2024 Femme Lex Cohort
Legal Assistant
Nancy Lyson
Nancy Lyson is a dedicated and detail-oriented legal assistant with extensive experience in legal drafting, contract preparation, and providing comprehensive
Office Administrator
Zakia Mussa Mzule
With a background in banking and customer service, Zakia brings a structured, client-focused approach to her administrative role at EMA
