Profile

HERRICIA L WILLIS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW /FOUNDER OF HL WILLIS & ASSOCIATES

 Principal Attorney and Notary Public (Grenada) With a demonstrated history of working in the Legal industry. A strong professional initially qualifying in the UK as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, then admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. On making the Caribbean her second home she Qualified as an Attorney-at-Law and holds a Council of Legal Education Certificate from Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica.

 Herricia is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and has been called to the Bar In Jamaica, Grenada and Anguilla. She now lives And practises only in Grenada where she is also a Notary Public. Ms. Willis has a demonstrated history of working In the public, private and legal arena. She is a Skilled civil and criminal litigator with consulting And investigative skills. She is also a proficient lecturer.

About Herricia L. Willis

Throughout her distinguished career, Herricia Willis has made significant contributions across Voluntary, private, and public sector Organisations, handling a wide array of legal Matters. Her Expertise spans judicial review proceedings, Company law, domestic violence, human rights, Immigration, litigation, and mediation.

Academic Roles:

● Adjunct Lecturer T A Marry show Community College St. George’s Grenada (9 Years)

● Lecturer University of the West Indies Open Campus, Grenada (6 months) St. George’s Grenada

Leadership Positions:

● Vice President/President Returning Residence Association 2019 to 2021

● Director / Company Secretary OLIVE BRANCH PROJECT INC 2015 to Apr 2021 (6 Years 4 months) Grenada As an Attorney-at-law in Jamaica, Herricia honed her skills in providing legal, consultancy, and investigative services. She also served as the Director of Willis Associates Limited, where she offers due diligence services.

Founder:

● Willis Associates Limited St Thomas, Jamaica (5 years). She founded Willis Associates Limited, offering legal, investigative, and consultancy services.

Professional Experience:

● Financial Services Investigator ,Financial Services Commission Kingston, Jamaica (1 year). Herricia led investigations into non-compliance with the Financial Services Commission Act and other related acts, addressing issues such as Ponzi schemes and Unauthorized investment businesses.

 On moving to Jamaica Herricia joined the Financial Services Commission where she was Employed as the Senior Investigator involved with, but not limited to the investigation of Unauthorised financial/regulatory business, in particular pyramid schemes, reviewing and Analysis of financial services and company/commercial law to determine weaknesses in Perimeter investigations. Before being admitted to the Jamaican Bar, Herricia undertook an internship at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and was involved with drafting, reviewing and providing detailed Analysis of statutory provisions with particular emphasis on financial services law and Investigative and evidential procedures. She was required to review the evidence and advise on The merits of likely prosecutions. Herricia was employed in the UK’S Financial services industry for over 20 years, primarily within The Enforcement Division. She started as a Secretary and then progressed to Court Officer. Upon being admitted as a Solicitor, she occasionally took on the role of Prosecutor or Investigator dealing with the unauthorised community.

● Solicitor / Investigator Financial Services Authority (formerly the Securities and Investments Board) (6 years) London, England. Herricia acted as either Prosecutor or Investigator in civil proceedings, criminal prosecutions, and disciplinary actions of Unauthorised and authorised firms and approved persons.

● Internship: Assistant Solicitor Baker & McKenzie LLP, London, England

● SIB Court Officer Securities and Investments Board (latterly the Financial Services Authority) London, England, United Kingdom Herricia investigated and secured criminal Prosecutions and civil sanctions against Individuals and firms conducting unauthorized Investment business and illegal deposit-taking. She also provided advice on both Contentious and non-contentious matters and Managed a caseload associated with debt Collection and the development of cost control And case management systems. Herricia L. Willis ’ S extensive experience and Dedication to the field of law have made her a Respected figure in the legal community.

   Her Work continues to influence and inspire, as she leads H L Willis & Associates with a commitment to excellence and client-focused Service.