Profile

Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves has been serving as Co-Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NECㅡLiberia) since August 2020 following Senate confirmation and commissioning by His Excellency, George Manneh Weah, former President of the Republic of Liberia.

A seasoned legal practitioner and advocate, she brings over a decade of professional experience in law, governance, and social justice.

She hails from Rivercess County, Liberia, and is widely recognized for her contributions to legal reform, gender advocacy, and electoral dispute resolution.

Education

• Master of Laws (LL.M) in Comparative Law (Joint Venture focus), Georgetown University Law Center, USA — 1993
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law — 1989
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), University of Liberia — 1978
• Associate Degree in International Relations and Development, Institute of Social Studies — 1981–1982

Professional Experience

• Chairperson, Board of Commissioners, Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (2018–2020)
• Legal Consultant, National Elections Commission of Liberia (2017 Elections)
  • Assigned to the Hearing Section on Dispute Resolution
  • Adjudicated several high-profile electoral cases
• Over 10 years of experience in:
  • Legal research and writing
  • Advocacy for women, children, youth, and indigent populations
  • Client representation and community-based legal engagement
• Former Vice President and President, Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (2009–2013)
• Experience with donor-funded programs, including:
  • Capacity building
  • Program evaluation and budgeting
  • Gender mainstreaming initiatives
  • Specialized Skills & Training
  • Commercial mediation and conflict resolution
  • Continued legal education
  • Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking capabilities

Oversight Responsibilities (NECㅡLiberia)

Political Parties:

Unity Party (UP), Coalition for Liberia's Progress (CLP), Liberian for Prosperity Party (LFP), Liberia Transformation Party (LTP), Victory for Change Party (VCP), True Whig Party (TWP), All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP), Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL).

Counties:

Bong County; Nimba County

Program Area:

Logistics, Warehouse and Field Coordination