Renee St. Rose King’s Counsel: A Historic First

Renee Tamara St. Rose has made history as the youngest person ever appointed King’s Counsel in Saint Lucia. Her achievement marks a major milestone in both her career and the nation’s legal profession..

The official appointment took place on Wednesday, July 24. It was held during a ceremonial sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court at the Finance Administrative Centre. The courtroom was filled with members of the judiciary, legal colleagues, government officials, family, and friends. They came together to witness a landmark moment in Saint Lucia’s legal history.

Renee St. Rose King’s Counsel Appointment Breaks New Ground

The title of King’s Counsel (KC) recognizes attorneys with outstanding skill, ethical conduct, and service to the profession. St. Rose earned this honour through years of hard work and dedication. She now becomes only the second woman in Saint Lucia to hold this title.

Senior King’s Counsel Peter Foster introduced her to the court. He reflected on her early days as a quiet, determined young lawyer in Vieux Fort. “She wasn’t to be underestimated,” he said. “Renee blends intellect, integrity, and resilience.”

Early Career and Rise to King’s Counsel

St. Rose studied law at the University of Buckingham in the UK and graduated with honours. She completed her bar training at Manchester Metropolitan University. She returned home in 2002 and quickly built a strong legal career.

Her work has spanned Saint Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She specializes in commercial litigation, administrative law, insolvency, and corporate governance.

One of her most notable cases was Nelson & Others v. FirstCaribbean International Bank in 2014. The case redefined legal principles around secured credit and property rights. She also played a key role in a class-action lawsuit tied to emissions from a cement plant in Corinth. That case highlighted how the law can protect public health and the environment.

Legal Contributions Across the Caribbean

During the ceremony, many praised St. Rose not just for her work but also for her mentorship and values. Attorney Diana Thomas-Hunte described her as “the kind of lawyer who lifts others through her actions and her beliefs.”

Attorney General Leslie Mondesir praised her discipline and moral leadership. He called her a role model for young legal minds across the Caribbean.

St. Rose has also contributed through service. She has worked with the Bar Association, Legal Aid Authority, and the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy. Her work extends far beyond the courtroom.

Celebrating a New Era in Saint Lucia’s Legal Leadership

In her oath, St. Rose pledged to uphold justice and serve the Crown “without fear or favour.” Her appointment shows more than personal success. It reflects a changing era in Caribbean law and leadership.

Now part of the region’s most senior legal ranks, St. Rose represents excellence, humility, and the promise of the next generation.

Her name is now etched in Saint Lucia’s legal legacy. She proves that leadership in law is evolving—and that young, diverse voices are shaping its future.