Christine Ohenewah: Believes That Championing Others' Potential Defines Being a Lawyer

A Gallup survey released earlier this year,indicates that only 35% of Americans retain confidence in the judicial system,representing a 24% decline over the past four years. Confidence in the Supreme Court is sharply divided alongparty lines; Gallup reports that 71% of Republicans express trust in theinstitution, compared to just 24% of Democrats. Christine E.Ohenewah provides insights at the intersection of law, human behavior, andmasculinity studies through her Men’s Rea™ framework, which makes complexconcepts of identity, masculinity, and personal empowerment both accessible andengaging. Ms. Ohenewah, an accomplished Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor,integrates law, social sciences, and humanities with a focus on personalevolution. Originally from Accra, Ghana, she has dedicated herself tointellectual inquiry as a means of advancing personhood. Ms. Ohenewah's academic credentials include a Juris Doctorfrom Cornell Law School and advanced degrees in Sociology and InternationalRelations from Columbia University and the University of Chicago. She alsoholds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and American Studies fromMacalester College and has pursued studies in Pan-African philosophy at Oxfordand Harvard. After beginning her career in white-collar criminal defenseat a major law firm in New York City, Ms. Ohenewah transitioned to academia,where she now teaches courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Ethics. She isdevoted to creating environments that empower students who often feelmarginalized to reclaim their agency. Her students frequently describe her as atransformative educator who encourages honesty and challenges conventionalthought. In 2025, Ms. Ohenewah established the Elizabeth TweneboahFoundation, initiating efforts to found a university focused on intimate,rigorous, and liberatory education. Her pedagogical approach combines Socraticdialogue, legal reasoning, and reflective practice to foster intellectualinnovation and transformation. For Professor Ohenewah, building an academy grounded intruth and humanistic advancement is her life’s work—an institution designed towelcome new creators and inspire personal growth. For additional information, visit https://www.etfny.org/ LinkedIn: @ChristineE.Ohenewah