Team
Our firm offers a combination of experience, professionalism, competence and efficiency as is evidenced by our diverse staff of Attorneys-At-Law, Paralegals and Assistants.
Mr. Shabazz M. Johnson 🇬🇧🇰🇳
Partner
Mr. Johnson was called to the Bar of St. Kitts and Nevis in December 2016. Mr. Johnson is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International and Commercial Law from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom and a Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. In 2015, he completed his legal internship at the law firm of Gonsalves Parry where he served for ten (10) weeks. Mr. Johnson’s areas of specialization at the firm include Citizenship by Investment, Corporate Services, International Law, Probate and Succession and Conveyancing and Real Estate Transactions.
Ms. Karema Warner 🇰🇳
Legal Assistant
Ms. Warner is our in-house Supervisor of Titles & Securities. During her sixteen (16) years in the legal field Ms. Warner has obtained a wealth of experience. At Johnson & Associates, she is largely responsible for liaising with our Attorneys, clients and our client lending institutions with respect to the drafting and execution of Security documents. Ms. Warner continues to expand her abilities through her recent successful completion of various courses at the University of the West Indies Open Campus, more particularly, Customer Service, Business Writing & Communication and Office Administration: Principles and Practises.
Mr. Oge Samuel 🇰🇳
Legal Assistant
Mr. Samuel is the holder of certificates in Customer Service Certificate and Business Writing & Communications, from the University of the West Indies Open Campus, St. Kitts. Mr. Samuel was previously employed as an Office Assistant at Dublin and Johnson from 2008 until October 2016 when the firm was dissolved. He therefore brings with him over eight (8) years of administrative experience. Mr. Samuel is largely responsible for physically liaising with many external institutions on the Firm's behalf, on a daily basis.
Ms. Rénell Agard 🇰🇳
Financial Officer
Ms. Rénell Agard acquired her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in 2021. Ms. Agard was previously employed as an Accounts Clerk for two (2) years at a top local financial institution and has volunteered as treasurer in various capacities. She also performed accounting duties during her student employment stint at the Office of the Provost at UVI. At Johnson & Associates Law Firm, she is mainly responsible for preparing and disseminating invoices to clients, monitoring accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports and financial statements. Ms. Agard has also obtained certificates in Agile Change Management and Design Thinking by Project Management Latin America (PMLA) and Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving by edX.
Ms. Roniesia Gumbs 🇰🇳
Citizenship Client Officer
Ms. Roniesia Gumbs is responsible for, inter alia, for incoming leads consisting of potential clients from all over the world. As our Citizenship Client Officer, Ms. Gumbs understands and can explain the requirements, procedures, benefits, and nuances of the citizenship by investment program of St. Kitts & Nevis. Ms. Gumbs utilizes this knowledge to identify the most desirable solution for each of our clients. Ms. Gumbs benefits from a wealth of previous experience and training in the citizenship by investment industry. She also holds a Certificate in Business Writing & Communications from the University of the West Indies (Open Campus).
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Johnson & Associates Law Firm is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and embrace people from diverse backgrounds and nurture a culture where our team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to be their most authentic selves. At Johnson & Associates Law Firm, we are committed to reflecting the diverse clients and communities in which we serve.