Optima Law

Meet Our Partners

Our Partners, Michael E. Deans and Cammeca L. Cookhorn, are seasoned legal professionals whose combined experience strengthens the firm’s practice in real estate development law, conveyancing, corporate and commercial law, litigation and administrative law. Their hands-on approach and depth of expertise ensure that each matter receives direct partner involvement and carefully considered legal solutions.  

Michael E. Deans

Partner | Attorney-at-Law

Introduction

Being called to the Jamaican bar in 2001, Michael E. Deans is a respected and highly sought-after Attorney-at-Law who has appeared at all levels of the Jamaican court system. His distinguished career spans key areas of national service, legal leadership, and strategic advisory roles.

Professional Experience

  • Crown Counsel – Attorney General’s Chambers
  • Prosecutor – Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Resident Magistrate – Parish of St. Mary
  • Senior Legal Officer – Jamaica Defence Force (Lieutenant Colonel)
  • Senior legal advisory roles within a central government ministry
  • Director- Financial Company within the private sector
  • Director within a national regulatory authority

Qualifications

  • B.A. History – University of the West Indies, Mona
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of Liverpool
  • Legal Education Certificate – Norman Manley Law School

Cammeca L. Cookhorn

Partner | Attorney-at-Law

Introduction

Cammeca L. Cookhorn is a highly competent and detail-oriented Attorney-at-Law specializing in Corporate and Commercial Law. She was called to the Jamaican Bar in 2013 and has since developed a diverse portfolio of experience across the private sector, public sector, and various consultancy environments. Her interdisciplinary background also includes Marketing, Communications, Corporate Governance, and Compliance, which strengthens her approach to crisis management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Professional Experience

  • Legal & External Affairs Manager – Multinational corporation
  • Senior Legal Officer – Government of Jamaica
  • Senior Legal Consultant- Government of Jamaica
  • Legal & Investigating Officer – Public Sector
  • Legal Consultant – Financial, Entertainment, Construction Industries
  • Legal Consultant – Ministry of National Security and associated agencies
  • Director – Financial Company and Chair of Corporate Governance & Compliance Committee

Qualifications

  • B.A. Media & Communication, Political Science – UWI Mona
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of London
  • Legal Education Certificate – Norman Manley Law School
  • Master of Laws (LLM) – Commercial & Corporate Law, University of London