Liberian bar president to visit U.S. for engagements with American bar associations

Published: September 9, 2025

MONROVIA — The President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, is set to embark on a month-long visit to the United States for a series of strategic meetings with American bar associations aimed at strengthening professional ties and boosting capacity within Liberia’s legal community.

According to a release, Varmah will hold high-level engagements with the New York City Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the American Bar Association (ABA) in Washington, D.C. Discussions will center on advancing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training for Liberian lawyers, mobilizing resources such as laptops and other equipment, and enhancing professional development programs that encourage lawyers to serve as agents of change while upholding the rule of law.

“This visit represents a significant opportunity for Liberia’s legal profession,” Varmah said. “By expanding cooperation with U.S. bar associations, we aim to enhance professional development, promote adherence to the rule of law, and build stronger institutional capacity for our legal community.”

Strengthening Partnerships

The LNBA said the trip is designed to lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships that can bolster judicial independence, improve access to justice, and modernize Liberia’s legal practice.

The association, the umbrella body for all lawyers in Liberia, has been at the forefront of promoting legal education and defending the integrity of the profession.

New National Role

Meanwhile, the LNBA has welcomed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.’s nomination of Varmah as Chairman of the Law Reform Commission.

Varmah described his preferment as both “an honor and a call to national service,” noting that the commission plays a vital role in reviewing and modernizing Liberia’s laws to meet contemporary realities. He pledged to work with fellow commissioners, lawmakers, and other stakeholders to strengthen the country’s legal framework and ensure that it upholds justice and protects citizens’ rights.

“I am deeply grateful for the confidence reposed in me by the President,” Varmah said. “This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Liberia’s democratic growth through a modern, transparent, and responsive legal system.”