Albany Law School Professor Rose Rameau Recognized by The Institute for African Women in Law

Albany Law School Associate Professor of Law Rose Rameau has been recognized as one of the 25 women featured in the 2025 edition of Women Who Inspire, published by The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) Magazine. This prestigious list highlights legal professionals across Africa and the African diaspora who have made remarkable contributions to their communities and the broader global legal landscape.

The IAWL, a D.C.-based non-profit organization, annually profiles influential women in law who are celebrated for their dedication to their work, inspiring future generations. These women are leaders in international law, shaping policies and fostering change at home and abroad.

Rameau, who has dedicated years to international law and was named a Fulbright Scholar in Ghana in 2014, expressed her gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging the significance of the accomplishment.

“I feel very pleased and content to know that my work has had meaning,” she said. “The women on this list are extraordinary, they’re judges, they’ve stood before the African Union, and many are pioneers in their respective fields. Coming from Haiti and studying in the U.S., to be selected alongside them is an honor. It’s a reminder that hard work and perseverance truly do lead to recognition, and it makes all the struggles worthwhile.”

With over two decades of experience in international arbitration, cross-border disputes, and white-collar defense investigations, including navigating complex cases under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, and French anti-corruption laws, Rameau’s career has been a testament to her expertise and leadership. She is trained in both civil and common law traditions and has served as an advisor and advocate for sovereign states and companies in high-stakes international disputes. Rameau’s significant achievements include securing a complete victory for the Federation of Nigeria in a $3 billion oil and gas dispute in 2020, which involved claims of expropriation against an American company with Italian shareholders.

While Rameau’s legal accomplishments are extensive, she has turned her attention to shaping the future of the legal profession by teaching and mentoring aspiring attorneys in her role as a professor at Albany Law School.

“I think that mentorship is very important because it's an opportunity to help shape the future, I'm getting older, and if I don't train young people to step in and do what I do, what I do will eventually fade away,” she said.

One of the lessons Rameau strives to impart to her students is the importance of taking risks and embracing unexpected opportunities.

“I never intended to practice immigration law. But sometimes, you have to embrace the opportunities that come your way. My career took a turn when I decided to push myself beyond my comfort zone." she said.