MONROVIA – Prominent Liberian lawyer Charlyne M. Brumskine has been declared qualified to serve on the ECOWAS Court of Justice, marking a major milestone for Liberia’s legal community and growing representation within regional judicial institutions.
The disclosure was made by Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. while briefing the Liberian Senate on activities of the Economic Community of West African States.
According to Snowe, Counselor Brumskine has already been considered for service on the regional court, which is responsible for adjudicating disputes involving ECOWAS member states and interpreting regional laws, treaties, and protocols.
The development is being viewed as another significant achievement for Liberia within regional legal and diplomatic circles, particularly as the country continues to strengthen its visibility in international and sub-regional institutions.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice plays a critical role in resolving disputes related to human rights violations, treaty obligations, governance issues, and the interpretation of ECOWAS legal instruments among member states.
Legal observers say Brumskine’s qualification reflects growing recognition of Liberian legal professionals at the regional level.
A Prominent Legal Career
Cllr. Brumskine is widely regarded as one of Liberia’s leading female legal practitioners, with extensive experience in corporate law, governance, constitutional law, and public policy.
She serves as Principal and Managing Counselor of the CMB Law Group, one of Liberia’s prominent law firms, where she has represented multinational corporations, development agencies, businesses, non-governmental organizations, and government institutions.
In addition to private legal practice, she previously served as an Assistant Professor of Law at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, where she mentored and trained aspiring Liberian lawyers.
Brumskine is also admitted to the Liberian National Bar and the New York State Bar, and has practiced before multiple United States District Courts. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law after graduating from Barnard College in New York.
In 2022, she reportedly emerged as valedictorian of the Liberia Supreme Court Bar Examination.
Political and Public Leadership
Beyond law, Brumskine has played an active role in Liberian politics and civic advocacy.
In 2023, she served as vice-presidential candidate of the Collaborating Political Parties alongside businessman Alexander B. Cummings during Liberia’s presidential election campaign.
She has also served as political leader of the Liberty Party following internal reconciliation efforts after the death of her father, the late Charles Walker Brumskine.
The late Charles Brumskine, a former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate and founder of the Liberty Party, was widely regarded as one of Liberia’s most influential opposition political figures and legal minds.
Observers say Charlyne Brumskine has steadily built her own reputation in both legal and political circles, particularly through advocacy for women’s participation in governance, rule of law reforms, and access to justice.
She is also known for launching legal awareness initiatives aimed at educating ordinary Liberians about their constitutional and legal rights.
Regional Significance
If formally appointed, Brumskine would join a select group of West African jurists serving on one of the region’s most important judicial institutions.
Her qualification comes at a time when the ECOWAS Court continues to handle major cases involving human rights, electoral disputes, governance challenges, and regional treaty enforcement across West Africa.
The development is expected to further elevate Liberia’s profile within ECOWAS legal and diplomatic institutions while highlighting the growing role of Liberian women in international jurisprudence and governance.
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