Atty. R. Jawah Gray
National Elections Commission of Liberia
Atty. R. Jawah Gray, Jr. is a prominent Liberian lawyer and financial professional whose career combines legal practice, financial management, and institutional governance. He is currently Head of the Dispute Hearing Section of the National Elections Commission (NEC) and previously served the Commission as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
As head of the Dispute Hearing Section, Atty. Gray leads the team responsible for handling formal complaints arising from elections. The section receives complaints and petitions, schedules and conducts hearings, weighs the evidence presented by all parties, and issues rulings on behalf of the Commission. Parties who disagree with the decision may appeal to the Board of Commissioners of the NEC. The section works closely with the Commission's Legal Section to ensure that every case is handled fairly, lawfully, and transparently, protecting the credibility of Liberia's electoral process.
During his tenure as CFO, he oversaw the Commission's budgetary planning, election operational funds, and asset allocation. He also served as a member of the NEC Procurement Committee, helping ensure that the institution adhered to public procurement laws and compliance guidelines. He remains an active Attorney-at-Law in Liberia, bridging legal advocacy with financial expertise.
His interdisciplinary background in law, forensic accounting, and business management equips him to bring analytical rigor, integrity, and sound judgment to the resolution of electoral disputes.
Areas of Expertise
- Electoral dispute resolution and adjudication
- Election law and administrative law
- Public financial management and budgetary planning
- Public procurement and regulatory compliance
- Fraud prevention, forensic accounting, and internal controls
- Institutional oversight and governance
Education
- Master of Science (MSc) in Fraud and Forensics, Carlow University Graduate School of Management (2011-2012).
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), qualifying him as an Attorney-at-Law in Liberia
