Elizabeth is an experienced lawyer serving as a Legal Counsel at a leading non-profit African development funder. She manages the contracting and compliance needs for a portfolio of impactful programs in various Sub-Saharan African countries, and also provides legal counsel to the commercial investment arm of the organization. Her career has been shaped by a strong professional background in top-tier international law firms in Kenya, where she specialized in M&A and corporate & commercial law and managed all aspects of various complex cross border transactions, which had a great impact in the East Africa region. She is committed to driving sustainable development in Africa by leveraging her expertise to support impactful projects in the region. She is also keen on increasing business efficiency through innovative solutions, and is spearheading a project on automation of compliance and contract management functions.