Martin Kithinji

Martin is a legally-savvy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional adept at problem solving and coming up with solutions in a dynamic and strategic manner with proven experience managing technology operations in a law firm setting.

His current position as Head of ICT Operations for MGA Law LLP has him focusing on optimizing the law firm’s IT infrastructure to align with the firm’s practice and business workflow for security and compliance while ensuring efficiency and meeting regulatory standards.

As a Systems Manager, Martin is experienced in the administration of computer systems, a legal technology advisor on case management systems, cybersecurity, cloud technology, and digital transformation strategies.

He has proven ICT management competencies in developing integrated firm-wide ICT systems, supporting the litigation and document management systems, spearheading the firm’s data privacy and security practices, overseeing cybersecurity, and developing automated client service tools to enhance service delivery to the firm’s clients.

He has also proven to be successful in leading change through adept multidisciplinary management of cross-disciplinary business units, business outsourced service providers, critical operational business functions, and the upholding of legal and professional standards in the provision of ICT services.

His innovations in technology solutions have helped ensure the firm’s operations services seamless remote access and legal work, automated case workflow at various stages for efficiency, and compliance with data protection laws including the Data Protection Act (Kenya) and other pertinent legal and regulatory frameworks.

He is recognized for fostering collaboration in strategic and operational planning with legal professionals, managing business expectations while ensuring the firm’s competitiveness in the legal services market.