Esther Semakula

Secretary to the Board and Director at MiMMEA House

Esther Semakula is a seasoned Advocate with over fifteen years of legal expertise. She specializes in governance, risk and compliance management, contract drafting and management, and litigation. Esther has successfully helped organizations establish robust compliance systems and investigate incidents of noncompliance.

Her extensive legal representation includes managing a diverse portfolio of cases in various courts, encompassing contract disputes, intellectual property matters, employment-related claims, and public interest litigation. Esther’s exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills enable her to adeptly navigate complex legal issues.

Her clientele spans multiple industries, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, agro-processing, manufacturing, tech finance, and the bioeconomy. Esther has also conducted extensive legal research on various topics, collaborating with prestigious organizations such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Avocats Sans Frontières, and the National Democratic Institute.

Passionate about women’s rights, Esther has supported women-led organizations in scaling their businesses and empowered marginalized and victimized women to advocate for their rights.