Coaching & Development
Your 1-on-1 mentorship pathway — goals, sessions and reflections.
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Adv. Sipho Mthembu
Senior Mentor · Commercial Law
Senior Counsel
22 yrs experience
Mentoring since January 2025. Focus areas this quarter: courtroom advocacy, complex commercial drafting, client communication under pressure.
Personal goals — Q2 2026
Argue 3 contested matters in Regional Court2 of 3
Complete LEAD advanced drafting course75% complete
Originate 5 commercial mandates4 of 5
Publish article in De Rebusdraft stage
Recent sessions
View all →| Date | Topic | Duration | Type | Reflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Cross-examination strategy | 45 min | In-person | Logged |
| 02 May | Drafting commercial leases | 60 min | Video | Logged |
| 24 Apr | Career planning — partnership track | 40 min | In-person | Draft |
| 17 Apr | Difficult client conversations | 30 min | Phone | Logged |
| 10 Apr | Trust account oversight refresher | 50 min | In-person | Logged |