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Name: Dr. Koffi Mensah
Address: 123 Avenue des Palmiers, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +225 07 89 01 23 45

A dedicated and experienced Judge with over two decades of service in the Ivory Coast judicial system, specializing in civil, criminal, and administrative law. A graduate of the University of Cocody (Abidjan), I have been entrusted with presiding over complex cases that uphold justice and fairness within the legal framework of Ivory Coast Abidjan. My career reflects a commitment to ethical integrity, public service, and the advancement of judicial excellence in West Africa.

• Doctorate in Law (Ph.D.), University of Cocody, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (2005)
• Master’s Degree in Criminal Law, University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, France (1998)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Abidjan, Ivory Coast (1994)

Judge at the Court of Abidjan

2008 – Present

• Preside over civil, commercial, and criminal cases in the District Court of Abidjan, ensuring compliance with Ivorian law and international human rights standards.
• Conduct judicial training sessions for newly appointed magistrates at the National School of Magistracy in Abidjan, emphasizing ethical decision-making and procedural fairness.
• Participate in the development of court procedures to enhance efficiency in resolving disputes, particularly in cases involving economic crimes and family law.
• Collaborate with local and international organizations to address challenges such as corruption, gender-based violence, and access to justice for marginalized communities in Ivory Coast Abidjan.

Legal Counsel

2005 – 2008

• Provide legal advice to government agencies and private entities in Abidjan, focusing on contract law, labor disputes, and administrative litigation.
• Represent the state in high-profile cases before the Court of Appeal of Abidjan, contributing to landmark rulings that shaped Ivorian jurisprudence.

Prosecutor

1998 – 2005

• Lead investigations and prosecute criminal offenses in Abidjan, including drug trafficking, fraud, and public corruption.
• Work closely with the Ivorian National Gendarmerie to ensure the enforcement of laws protecting citizens' rights and public safety.

• Judicial Training Program, National School of Magistracy, Ivory Coast (2007)
• Human Rights Law and International Criminal Justice, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), 2015
• Advanced Course in Administrative Law, African School of Governance, Abidjan (2019)

• Expertise in Ivorian civil and criminal law, with a focus on judicial procedures in Abidjan.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in high-stakes cases requiring adherence to constitutional principles.
• Fluency in French (native), English, and local languages such as Dioula and Baoulé, facilitating communication with diverse communities in Ivory Coast Abidjan.
• Proficient in legal research, case management software, and court documentation systems.

• "The Role of the Judiciary in Economic Development: A Case Study of Abidjan", Journal of West African Law (2017).
• Contributed chapters to the book "Judicial Reforms in Post-Conflict Ivory Coast," published by the African Legal Studies Press (2020).
• Presented research on judicial transparency at the Pan-African Judicial Conference in 2019, held in Abidjan.

• Member of the Ivory Coast Bar Association (AIB) and the International Association of Judges (IAJ).
• Volunteer legal advisor at local NGOs in Abidjan, providing free consultations to low-income individuals facing legal challenges.
• Speaker at seminars on "Ethics in Judicial Practice" organized by the Ivorian Ministry of Justice.

• French (native)
• English (proficient)
• Dioula, Baoulé, and Sénoufo (basic to intermediate)

Available upon request. Please contact the Ivory Coast Judicial Council for verification of professional experience and character.

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