A Gallup survey released earlier this year, indicates that only 35% of Americans retain confidence in the judicial system, representing a 24% decline over the past four years. Confidence in the Supreme Court is sharply divided along party lines; Gallup reports that 71% of Republicans express trust in the institution, compared to just 24% of Democrats. Christine E. Ohenewah provides insights at the intersection of law, human behavior, and masculinity studies through her Men’s Rea™ framework, which makes complex concepts of identity, masculinity, and personal empowerment both accessible and engaging. Ms. Ohenewah, an accomplished Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor, integrates law, social sciences, and humanities with a focus on personal evolution. Originally from Accra, Ghana, she has dedicated herself to intellectual inquiry as a means of advancing personhood. Ms. Ohenewah's academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and advanced degrees in Sociology and International Relations from Columbia University and the University of Chicago. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and American Studies from Macalester College and has pursued studies in Pan-African philosophy at Oxford and Harvard. After beginning her career in white-collar criminal defense at a major law firm in New York City, Ms. Ohenewah transitioned to academia, where she now teaches courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Ethics. She is devoted to creating environments that empower students who often feel marginalized to reclaim their agency. Her students frequently describe her as a transformative educator who encourages honesty and challenges conventional thought. In 2025, Ms. Ohenewah established the Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation, initiating efforts to found a university focused on intimate, rigorous, and liberatory education. Her pedagogical approach combines Socratic dialogue, legal reasoning, and reflective practice to foster intellectual innovation and transformation. For Professor Ohenewah, building an academy grounded in truth and humanistic advancement is her life’s work—an institution designed to welcome new creators and inspire personal growth. For additional information, visit https://www.etfny.org/ LinkedIn: @ChristineE.Ohenewah

In this clip from Academy Lunch and Learn #1, Professor Ohenewah explains what she means by "embezzling your university's resources."

In this clip from Academy Lunch and Learn #1, Professor Ohenewah explains how the greatest form of power is creating a self-defining model of being that others want to follow. There are two prerequisites to creating this model: knowing who you are, and knowing what you love and are curious about.

In this clip from Academy Lunch and Learn #1, Professor Ohenewah explains how we can claim our power and purpose with education.

In this clip from Academy Lunch and Learn #1, Professor Ohenewah explains what it means to think like an entrepreneurial lawyer.

In this clip from Academy Lunch and Learn #1, Professor Ohenewah asks critical quasi-rhetorical questions that encourage us to contemplate the purpose of an education.

Christine E. Ohenewah is a Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor in pursuit of inspiring minds. She is additionally the Founder of The Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation, a legal institute devoted to empowering human potential through law. A former White Collar Investigations Associate and graduate of Cornell Law School, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and Macalester College, her interdisciplinary work in Legal Humanism, Socio-Legal Theory, and Therapeutic Jurisprudence expands traditional perspectives on law, power, and society. She serves as a faculty member at multiple institutions, teaching courses in Law and Ethics, Sociology, and Criminology. https://www.christineohenewah.com/