Brownie Ebal is a results-driven legal and governance professional with a strong track record in corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and institutional leadership. With over seven years of experience as in-house counsel, she has demonstrated exceptional competence in risk management, stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, and strategic decision support for complex public-sector operations.
As Manager Legal Services at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), she leads the Legal Advisory Section for the Kampala Water Area, guiding the Corporation on contracts, statutory interpretation, compliance, and governance matters. Her expertise spans land transactions, property management, ADR, employment law, and litigation, where she maintains a 99% success rate. She has also championed key institutional reforms, including the digitization of property management systems and the establishment of Legal Aid Clinics.
Beyond her corporate role, Brownie has demonstrated strong governance and board capacity. She made history as the youngest board member appointed to the Uganda Law Society Elections Committee and serves on the In-House Lawyers Committee of the East Africa Law Society, contributing to regional professional development and institutional accountability.
Brownie is equally passionate about enterprise and social impact. She is a venture capitalist with interests in hospitality and tourism, and the founder of the Kitabu-Buk Project, a nonprofit that has supported over two million children through literacy and education initiatives across Uganda. Her leadership has earned her multiple recognitions, including the Global Award for Leadership in Legal Services (2024), recognition from the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, and inclusion among Uganda’s 30 Under 30 Heroes.
She holds an LLM in International Law and Development (UK) and is a Graduate Member of the International Chartered Institute of Corporate Governance, with additional professional training in leadership and development from institutions such as Harvard University, the UONGOZI Institute, and Rotary Tanzania.
Journey to the Boardroom strengthens organizations by investing in their most valuable asset — people. The program develops professionals into governance-ready leaders equipped to drive sustainable growth and accountability.
Its framework rests on inclusivity, talent utilization, succession planning, mentorship, organizational growth, and knowledge transfer, ensuring holistic leadership development.
By bridging the gap between professional experience and boardroom expertise, Journey to the Boardroom builds stronger institutions and more resilient leadership structures.
