Director Government Relations & Legal
Rachel is a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in human rights advocacy, legal and policy reform, and justice sector development. She currently serves with the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) in Uganda, where she plays a key role in advancing governance and justice reforms.
Throughout her career, Rachel has guided numerous organisations working in legal aid, human rights, law reform, and the promotion of economic, social, and cultural rights, with a particular interest in environmental law. She has previously served on the Board of Directors of Greenwatch (U) Ltd and currently sits on the Board of ECO-Trust.
Rachel is an Advocate of the Courts of Judicature of Uganda with over 24 years of professional practice. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University, a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Witwatersrand, specializing in Company Law, International Comparative Law, and Human Rights Law and a Masters of Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University. In addition, she possesses professional qualifications in Programme Management and Strategic Planning.