User:Emmany10030/sandbox/JOSEPH FITZGERALD KAMARA

JOSEPH FITZGERALD KAMARA, fondly known to his friends as JFK, was born August 3, 1966 in northern Sierra Leone. He is the current Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Prior to his appointment, Kamara had served in various positions both within and without Sierra Leone.

JFK graduated from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, with a '''Bachelor of Laws with (Hons) Degree''' in 1989. He was admitted into the Sierra Leone Bar Association in 1990. In May of 2000, JFK graduated with a Master of Laws in Comparative and International Law, from Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, USA.

JFK has a wide range of experience in his dedication to public service both locally and internationally. As an international public civil servant, he served as Deputy Prosecutor of the Special Court of Sierra Leone for a period of six years, commencing from 2004. In this capacity, JFK became the Principal Adviser to the Prosecutor in charge of all aspects of the Investigation and Prosecution of major war crimes Investigations; guide and mentor Trial Counsel in the development of indictments and provided general leadership the Task Forces in the preparations of all aspects of trials. He started as Assistant Trial Attorney, rose to through the ranks, to the respectable position of Deputy Prosecutor.

From 1990 to 1996, JFK had worked for the Government of Sierra Leone as a Senior State Counsel at the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. He has represented the GOSL as far the Supreme Court. He trained and mentored Pupil Barristers whilst at the Law Officers Department.

In addition to offering his services as lecturer to the Law School of Sierra Leone, JFK has delivered high quality legal presentations and public lectures on various matters at both domestic and international forums in various countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe. He also provided legal services for various private institutions and multinationals within and out of Sierra Leone.

JKF has won various awards, including but not limited, International Corruption Hunters Award (World Bank) December, 2010. He also occupied the position of President  of Sierra Leone Bar Association (2009-2010) & (2010-2011), First Vice President, West African Bar Association (WABA) 2010, President Sierra Leone Law School Alumni Association (2008-2010). He was Chairman of the very influential All Walks of Life Development Association in Sierra Leone.