Kou Dorliae is a legal professional with over 12 years experience in natural resource governance, commercial law, and policy development. She has served as Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Assistant Minister for Economic Affairs, Republic of Liberia. She has successfully represented the Republic of Liberia in negotiating complex commercial transactions in the agricultural, mining, and oil and gas sectors. As Deputy Minister she led efforts for policy and regulatory changes to enhance development outcomes though strategic engagement with international organizations that measure country policy performance. Ms. Dorliae is a graduate of Drexel University School of Law.