Charlyne Mnamah-Mar Brumskine is a distinguished Liberian lawyer, entrepreneur, and politician whose career embodies excellence, integrity, and service. She has built a reputation as a trailblazer in law, business, and governance.
As the Principal and Managing Counsellor of CMB Law Group, one of Liberia’s leading law firms, Cllr. Brumskine is a respected authority in corporate and commercial law. She has represented multinational corporations, international NGOs, developmental agencies, Liberian businesses, and the Government of Liberia. Her firm stands as a testament to her entrepreneurial vision, being one of the few woman-established and –led law firms in the country.
Beyond her legal practice, she has dedicated herself to shaping the next generation of legal minds. As a former Assistant Professor of Law at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, she used her nearly 20 years of legal experience to mentor and teach young Liberians, emphasizing the power of legal education as a tool for national transformation.
In 2022, she transitioned into politics. Initially, she campaigned for a representative seat in the national legislature but then transitioned from a legislative candidate to the Presidential ticket after she was selected to be the Vice-Presidential running mate to Mr. Alexander B. Cummings under the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). Her campaign resonated deeply with Liberians, particularly women and youth, as she championed policies that addressed the importance of visionary stewardship, economic empowerment, justice, and inclusive governance. Known for her intellectual rigor and transformative leadership, she emerged as a formidable force in national politics.
Cllr. Brumskine is also a passionate advocate for access to justice. She founded The Law Belongs to Us, ‘” Gma m̀ à kɔ̃̀ de”, a groundbreaking radio program that educates Liberians on legal rights in the Bassa dialect, ensuring that legal knowledge is accessible to all. Its inaugural show will be in May 2025.
She is the Chair of the Governance Pillar of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Liberia Chapter. Her focus is on women’s participation in political and governance processes.
She currently serves on the board of Harvest Intercontinental American University, a partnership with Oral Roberts University, USA, dedicated to providing quality education in Liberia. Additionally, she is Chair of the Advisory Council of the Liberty Party and has served on the boards of major institutions, including IB Bank and MNG Gold.
Cllr. Brumskine holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Howard University School of Law (2002) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York (1997). She was Valedictorian of the Liberia Supreme Court Bar Exam (2022) and is admitted to the Liberia National Bar (2014), New York State Bar (2003), and multiple U.S. District Courts. She is currently pursuing a Master of Law degree (LLM) in Corporate and Commercial Law from King’s College London.
With an unwavering commitment to justice, empowerment, and national development, Cllr. Brumskine hopes to continue to shape Liberia’s legal and political future, inspiring a new generation of Liberian leaders.
Brumskine is widely noted as the daughter of Charles Brumskine, founder of the Liberty Party and former President pro tempore of the Liberian Senate and former Presidential Aspirant. She married her partner of five years, Mr. Charles Chanda Dennis. She and her husband have two sons and a daughter.
