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1st Jacqueline Musiitwa Lawyer, government relations professional Greater New York City AreaLaw Practice Current Hoja Law Group Previous World Trade Organization, Transitional Trade, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General's Office (Rwanda) Education Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 500+ connections Send a messageMore options www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemusiitwa/ Contact Info Activity Jacqueline Musiitwa likes this update: Addis Alemayehou Story I'm featured on APP http://lnkd.in/ek_7Ck Ethiopian diaspora, back home to boost economy foxnews.com When Tadiwos Belete moved to Ethiopia from the United States a decade ago to open a luxury spa, his relatives thought he was crazy. Like (4) Comment (1) Share 19 hours ago Thomas Ferede, Nathaneal Tsegaye, and 2 others like this Adam James A good read. The same cup cake cafe we met in, I presume?! 15 hours ago Wasili Mfungwe endorsed the skills and expertise of Jacqueline Musiitwa Jacqueline is endorsed for International Law, Africa, Policy Analysis, Emerging Markets, and International Development. Endorse Connections Like Comment 3 days ago Jacqueline Musiitwa Waka, Waka, It's Time for Mandarin! aka Time for Africans to learn Chinese http://lnkd.in/7vUjHq by Ibrahim Sagna and Jacqueline Musiitwa Waka, Waka, It's Time for Mandarin! huffingtonpost.com China is here to stay. Africa needs a plan for China. Certainly, being pro-active with respect to the sinofication of Africa can mean many things. Like (12) Comment (2) Send a message Share 4 days ago Camille Astier, Conrad Coyanda-Parkzes, and 10 others like this Conrad Coyanda-Parkzes Excellent article Muna, so I'm already making plans to along with my 7 and 9 year olds start learning Mandarin this summer;-) 3 days ago O. Paul ANDREW Jacqui...nice rap! 1 day ago See More Background Summary Jacqueline Muna Musiitwa, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hoja Law Group, a boutique law firm based in New York and Kigali, Rwanda. The firm represents governments, businesses and non-profits in aspects of political, corporate and intellectual property law. Hoja Law Group also advises investors investing in Africa and African businesses contracting with American businesses. Jacqueline is also Founder of Transitional Trade, a non-profit whose mission is to promote social trade, investment and entrepreneurship in post-conflict countries and transitional communities. She was previously an advisor to the Rwandan Minister of Justice on legal matters related to trade, investment and regional integration. Jacqueline has also been an Adjunct Professor of Law at universities in the US and Rwanda. Jacqueline is a thought leader, speaker and writer on African issues. She is an Archbishop Desmond Tutu fellow 2011 (African Leadership Institute) a Young Global Leader 2011 (World Economic Forum), and the 2011 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellow (World Trade Organization). Specialties: Africa strategy, trade, investment, law. Experience Founder, Managing Partner Hoja Law Group March 2008 – Present (5 years 4 months) Hoja Law Group represents government entities, businesses, and non profits in corporate and intellectual property matters. We represent clients in the United States, Europe and Africa. Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellow (Advisor, Office of the Director General) World Trade Organization January 2012 – December 2012 (1 year)Geneva Area, Switzerland Founder, Executive Director Transitional Trade January 2007 – December 2011 (5 years) Transitional Trade aims to promote social trade, investment and entrepreneurship in post conflict countries and transitional communities. Advisor Ministry of Justice and Attorney General's Office (Rwanda) September 2010 – November 2011 (1 year 3 months) I advise on legal matters related to trade and investment for the Government of Rwanda. Associate Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 2006 – 2006 (less than a year) Languages English Native or bilingual proficiency French Professional working proficiency Spanish Limited working proficiency Swahili Elementary proficiency Portuguese Elementary proficiency Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 72Africa 42International... 22Emerging Markets 22Policy Analysis 21International Law 18International Relations 17Investments 12Public Policy 11Economic Development 7Economics Jacqueline also knows about... 6Trading 4Capacity Building 4International Trade 2Private Equity Honors & Awards Archbishop Tutu fellow Africa Leadership Institute 2011 The Programme is run in conjunction with Oxford University, a variety of institutions across Africa and commercial sponsors, and is designed to provide a wide range of leadership learning experiences to a select group of young Africans who are expected to rise to top leadership positions in their spheres of activity over the next 5 to 20 years. The Fellows are drawn from across Africa and from various sectors, ranging from commerce to charities....more Young Global Leader World Economic Forum 2011 The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multistakeholder community of more than 700 exceptional young leaders who share a commitment to shaping the global future. Young Global Leaders represent the future of leadership, coming from all regions of the world and representing business, government, civil society, arts & culture, academia and media, as well as social entrepreneurs. Nominated under 40, these young leaders are...more Mo Ibrahim Fellow Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2011 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, in partnership with three of the world's most influential multilateral organisations has launched the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships programme. Working with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) the Fellowships Programme will help to prepare the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique...more Education Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Executive Education, Public Policy Analysis 2012 – 2012 Oxford Said Business School The Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme (ALP) 2011 – 2011 The Hague Academy of International Law Certificate, Private International Law 2009 – 2009 University of Melbourne Juris Doctor, Law 2004 – 2006 The Australian National University Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice 2005 – 2005 Davidson College BA, Political Science, International Studies 1999 – 2003 Recommendations Peter, would you like to recommend Jacqueline? 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