My Business or Profession
Lawyer / Businessman
Total Years of Experience in my Field
40 years
My Current Position and Company Name
Partner – Cabinet Gomes
Primary Responsibilities in my current Role
Manage the law firm and handle client cases
Notable projects or Achievements as a Professional
With more than 40 years of experience on African Continent, my expertise has allowed me to evolve in the oil sector, energy, mining, infrastructure, and more generally the development of projects in Africa.
My civic and Professional organizations, including Positions Held and Awards
President of the Bar association in Congo
Degree/College Attended/ Date Graduated/Honors
École Nationale de la Magistrature de Paris – International Section University of Bordeaux (1980)
Post-Graduate Degree(s)
Diploma from the École Nationale de la Magistrature de Paris – International Section (1982)
Diploma in Criminology and Penitentiary Sciences, University of Bordeaux (1980)
Professional Degree(s)
Diploma from the École Nationale de la Magistrature de Paris – International Section (1982)
Diploma in Criminology and Penitentiary Sciences, University of Bordeaux (1980)
Current Home Club and Year Joined
Eucalyptus, Pointe Noire Congo (39257) Joined on December 23, 1983
What inspired you to join Lions and serve My community?
My motto is that the sun shines for everyone.
I was inspired to join the Lions Club and serve humanity for several reason. It was mostly from a deep sense of spiritual duty and a desire to give back to others.
The idea of “others” is fundamental in my understanding of life.
Who is God without Man and what is the role of Man in the universe?
I also had Family members who were Lions and I had the opportunity to observe the great friendships that they shared with others.
Ever since joining the Lions Club in 1983, I have had the honor to meet wonderful people and throughout the years, great leaders in the world.
To serve and to be at the service of others is the all the meaning that I give to my life.
Sometimes those who need help are the ones that do not say it. I am a happy man and proud to be a Lion for 40 years now.
Club Level Offices Held
- Secretary
- President
- President of various committees Zone and Region President
District Level Offices Held and Dates
Governor (1995-1996)
Multiple District Level Offices Held and Dates
Council Chairperson (2004)
District honorary committee chairperson
International Offices Held and Dates
- International Director (2013-2015)
- Board Trustee LCIF (2017-2018)
- Board Appointee (2017)
- International Relations Chairperson
Additional Lion Activities
GLT Leader
LCI Centennial Committee Member
Second Century Ambassador
International Level
Ambassador of GoodwillSecond Century Ambassador
Progressive Melvin Jones
