Patricia W. Mundia
Advocate of the High Court | Certified Mediator
Child Justice & Family Law Specialist
Patricia Mundia is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM), with over fifteen years of experience advising and representing individuals and families. She is a Partner at Ngigi Mundia Advocates LLP (2025). Prior to joining the firm as a Partner, she founded PWM Advocates in 2015, a family law practice through which she supported her clients through difficult transitions with clarity, discretion, and care.
Patricia is a member of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Standing Committee on Access to and Administration of Justice for Children, where she represents the Law Society of Kenya. She is the current Chairperson of the East Africa Law Society Family Law Committee(2025-2027) and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
Earlier in her career, Patricia worked with The CRADLE – The Children Foundation under the Child Rights and Awareness Programme, and with the Refugee Consortium of Kenya, where she provided legal aid to refugees, asylum seekers, and unaccompanied minors. This experience continues to inform her practice, particularly her focus on access to justice, safeguarding, and outcomes that protect the best interests of children.
Patricia’s work spans all aspects of family law and related advisory, dispute-resolution services and strategic advisory on family law policy and practice where appropriate. She is committed to principled advocacy, professionalism, and compassionate service. Whether advising privately or supporting dispute resolution, she brings preparation and a respectful, client-focused approach to every engagement.
Patricia was recognized as Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year -2015 (1st Runner-Up) by Amnesty International, the Law Society of Kenya, and the East Africa Centre for Human Rights. The award reflects her longstanding commitment to access to justice and to a child-centred, child-rights-based approach to family law and practice. She continues to contribute to policy initiatives and professional forums at national, regional, and international levels.