Monrovia- Feb. 5, 2024: Cllr. Cooper Kruah, is one of the most esteemed legal Counselors At-Law in Liberia, known for his unquestionable appointment, has spent over 30 years practicing law as a skilled courtroom lawyer, specializing in both Civil and Criminal cases. Not only did he win numerous cases during his career, totaling millions of United States Dollars, but he also made significant contributions to the Post Office, such as removing employees who were found opening customers’ packages and replacing the leaking roof of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications to prevent unnecessary annual budget allocation for renovations.

Additionally, he was on the verge of implementing a complete National Postal Address system before being politically removed from his position by former President Weah. This system would have allowed individuals to easily locate any home in the country using a digital address. Furthermore, he is recognized for his honesty, and great leadership skills, and is the mastermind behind the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction Party (MDR). While Senator Prince Johnson is considered the face of the party, it is undeniable that this legal luminary plays a fundamental role in its success. Liberia’s Minister of Justice Designate, Counsellor Cooper W. Kruah is a professional legal luminary with distinction.

Cllr. Kruah has in depth knowledge of the Liberian legal and economic environments.

Here is the professional profile of  Liberia’s Justice Minister Designate, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah below:

COOPER W. KRUAH, SR., BSc., LLB
COUNSELLOR-AT- Law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE               YEARS

Junior Consultant 2023-Present
Henries, Kruah & Associates Law Firm
Benson Street
Monrovia, Liberia

Responsibilities

Provides legal guidance for the firm’s Associate on both civil and criminal matters.

Minister  2017 to 2023 
Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications
Carey & McDonald Streets
Monrovia, Republic of Liberia

Managing Partner   1994 to 2018
Henries Law Firm
Benson Street
Monrovia, Liberia

Responsibilities

Handled the day-to-day running of the Firm.

Carried out a rebranding of the firm that increased the number of Associates from two (2) to eight (8) Practicing Lawyers, one (1) Labour Consultant, and Nine (9) Clerical staff.

Provided Legal Opinion for both local and international clients such as the National Port Authority, Liberia Institute for Statistics & Geo-Information Services, Brac Liberia. Etc…

Reviewed all contracts and/or Agreements for clients.

Represented all clients in court litigation (Civil, Criminal, & Labor), arbitration, and mediation and helped save millions of dollars in lawsuits.

Deputy Commissioner for Internal    1986-1988      
Revenue for Real Estate Tax     
            Ministry of Finance
Monrovia, Liberia

Responsibilities
                              
Managed up to sixty (60) employees of the Division. 

Raised the sector from Boys Town to Real Estate Appraisers and Collectors.

Expanded The Real Estate Tax Division from Montserrado County to all of the Political Sub-divisions. The sector is now a vital part of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.

Deputy Commissioner of Customs & Exercise 1984-1986
Bureau of Customs & Exercise
Ministry of Finance
Republic of Liberia

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and research for the Bureau.  This office was established by me and now is an integral part of the Bureau.

Deputy Collector of Customs & Exercise 1979-1983
Port of Monrovia
Republic of Liberia

Responsibilities

Responsible for personnel management and supervised the daily activities of the over 200 employees At the Port. 

Chief Inspector of Customs 1977-1978
Port of Monrovia
Republic of Liberia   

Responsibilities

Responsible for the conduct of management inspection.

Handled and was responsible for the daily customs Collection and deposits at the Freeport which was responsible at the time for 60% of all the customs revenue Collection in the Country.

Inspection of all Port of entries.

Conduct of warehouse audits which contributed substantially to the revenue collection of the Bureau.

Responsible for investigating all malpractices within the Bureau.
Customs Wharfinger 1974-1976
     Freeport, Monrovia
Monrovia, Liberia
  
Responsibilities

Responsible for clearing all vessels that call at the Port of Monrovia.

Issue clearances to all departing Vessels that call at the Freeport once the vessel is in compliance with all customs regulations.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

Member  2014 to Present
Trustee Board,
Providence Baptist Church
Monrovia, Liberia

Chairman 2010 –Present
The Doe Forest Management Corporation

Responsibilities

Chair all meetings concerning the management of the Doe Forest.

Appoint committee heads to coordinate the affairs of each committee.

Represent the organization at all levels, to lobby, negotiate and/or, arrange with stockholders for development and benefit of the organization and the Doe people.

Identify and initiate development projects in the Doe Chiefdom.

Chairman 2009 – Present
The All-Doe Chiefdom Conference

Responsibilities

Chair all meetings concerning the management of the Doe Forest.

Appoint committee heads to coordinate of the affairs of each committee.

Represent the organization at all levels, to lobby, negotiate and or, arrange with stockholders for development and benefit of the organization and the Doe people.
Identify and initiate development projects in the Doe Chiefdom.
       

     
Member 2005 – 2018
Board of Directors
BRAC Microfinance Company (Liberia) Ltd.
Monrovia, Liberia   

Responsibilities

Provide Legal guidance to NGO to ensure that its operations are consistent with the Law of Liberia.

Issues Legal Opinion and other policies of the organization including the Human Resources Policies to ensure that they are in conformity with the Labour Law of Liberia.

Member  2005-2015
Board of Examiners
Supreme Court of Liberia
Republic of Liberia

Responsibilities

Administered Labour Law Exams for four (4) years.
Administer Moral and Ethics Examinations for two (2) Years.

A C A D E M I C

INSTITUTIONS ACHIEVEMENT YEAR

Louis Arthur Grime School of Law               LLB 1988
University of Liberia (UL)

The University of Liberia    BSc. (Econ)  1980

Bar Admissions
 
The Supreme Court Bar 1992
Republic of Liberia
  
The Nimba County Bar Association  1988

REFERENCES

Cllr. George E. Henries
Counselor-At-Law
Senior Legal Consultant
Henries, Kruah & Associates Law Firm
31 Benson Street
Cell #: 0886 610 859

Sen. Prince Y. Johnson
Senior Senator
Nimba County
Republic of Liberia 
Cell #: 0777 630 004

His Honour: Francis S. Korkpor, Sr.
Former Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Liberia
Republic of Liberia
Cell #: 0886 514 016