Fact-checker and author
Maria-Louisa Wang’ondu
Legal Research Analyst, Cairnul
Maria-Louisa Wang’ondu is a Legal Research Analyst at Cairnul who fact-checks guides for founders raising early rounds of $25k to $25M. She holds law degrees from Strathmore University and the Kenya School of Law, and is based in Nairobi. She is admitted in Kenya and is not licensed to practice law in the United States. She holds a 2026 practising certificate issued by the High Court of Kenya (Practice No. LSK/26/11828).
- Based inNairobi, Kenya
- LanguagesEnglish, Swahili, Spanish
Role
Role on Cairnul content
Maria fact-checks Cairnul content on legal topics and can also author pages. Maria checks that statements match the cited primary sources, such as statutes, regulations, and official agency guidance. She does not give legal advice or opinions on US law.
Focus
Topics she fact-checks
- SAFEs
- Reg D 506(b) and 506(c) offerings
- Accredited investor verification
- Form D and state notice filings
- 83(b) elections
- Advisor agreements and equity grants (FAST)
- Board consents and governance records
- Cap table records
- Delaware corporate formalities
Experience
Experience
- Legal Research AnalystCairnulSeptember 2026 to present
- Legal AssociateMbeneka Advocates LLP, KenyaJan 2025 to presentLegal research on statutes, case law and regulations; drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements
- Legal Advisor (contract)Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, KenyaJan 2024 to Jul 2024Drafted and reviewed research grant contracts and grant compliance policies
- Project Coordinator for CSR activitiesSt. Christopher’s International SchoolSep 2022 to Dec 2024Taught Cambridge A-level Law and Psychology
- Program OfficerThe Institute for Social AccountabilityJul 2020 to Aug 2022Policy research, parliamentary tracking
- Advocate (contract)MurageJuma & Company Advocates, Nairobi, KenyaMay 2021 to Mar 2022Commercial law litigation and legal research
- Graduate Teaching AssistantStrathmore Law SchoolNov 2019 to May 2020
Education
Education
- Postgraduate Diploma, LawKenya School of LawMar 2020 to Jan 2021
- Bachelor’s Degree, Law, Second Upper Class HonoursStrathmore University2015 to 2019
Recognition
Awards, certifications, and licenses
- Practising Certificate, Advocate of the High Court of KenyaHigh Court of Kenya, current Practice No. LSK/26/118282026
Content
Content by Maria
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