In January 1997, she co-founded Sozo Law Consult, where she worked as Managing Partner until 14 May 2004 when she was appointed a Justice of the High Court of Ghana.
Justice Torkornoo presided over the implementation of the Business Environment Engineering Project (BEEP) funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom.
[11][12] To comply with the constitutional process, the President consulted with the Council of State by submitting the names and curricula vitae of the nominees for the Supreme Court positions.
[12][13] Justice Torkonoo also informed the committee about the judiciary's deployment of a monitoring and evaluation software and stressed the need for cultural and attitudinal changes in court proceedings to drive transformative improvements.
[13] Also, Justice Torkornoo advocated for a national conversation on corruption, highlighting its broader societal impact beyond the judiciary, and emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to address the issue.
[17] President Akufo-Addo urged her and her colleagues to uphold the law diligently and impartially, without any bias based on political, religious, or ethnic affiliations.
The President highlighted the crucial role of the Judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, in law enforcement and maintaining the principles of equality and justice.
[18] The President commended the newly appointed justices for their independence, integrity, moral character, and impartiality, which he considered deserving of their high office.
He noted that the Supreme Court's jurisdiction covers a wide range of legal matters, including constitutional interpretation and enforcement, civil and criminal law breaches, and safeguarding individual liberties and human rights.
[24] Most Members of Parliament expressed their support for the committee's recommendation and subsequently voted in favour of Torkornoo's approval as Chief Justice.
Joseph Osei Owusu, presented the committee's report to the House, acknowledging the nominee's character, competence, and expertise in the field of law.
In accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 172(2), the Appointments Committee thoroughly evaluated Torkornoo's nomination and addressed various questions regarding her new position as Chief Justice.
During the swearing-in ceremony, President Akufo-Addo expressed his confidence in Justice Torkornoo's ability to lead the Judiciary, stating that her qualities made her a suitable choice for the position.
The President emphasized his commitment to being a dependable and trustworthy partner to ensure a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary, promoting the rule of law in Ghana.
In her remarks, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo pledged to introduce technology to enhance and streamline processes within the Judiciary, aiming to bring about positive changes and restore public confidence in the institution.