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NBAWF Conference First Plenary Session: Enabling a Supportive Professional Ecosystem for Female Lawyers

Discover insights on fostering a supportive environment for female lawyers at the NBAWF Conference’s first plenary session in Lagos.

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March 22, 2024

Stella Charles Akupue

NBAWF Conference First Plenary Session: Enabling a Supportive Professional Ecosystem for Female Lawyers

We are delighted to announce the speakers for our upcoming 4th Annual General Conference and International Women’s Day Event happening live in Lagos on Thursday, 21st & Friday, 22nd March 2024, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme ‘Beyond the Balance Sheet: Redefining Success for Women in Law.

In our first plenary session themed, ‘Enabling a Supportive Professional Ecosystem for Female Lawyers’, we have Seni Adio SAN, Ozofu Latunde Ogiemudia, Mobola Tejuosho, and Dr Imke Boerner as the speakers.

Seni Adio SAN is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Managing Partner of COPLEY PARTNERS, Lagos. He is a past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Section on Business Law. He has over 30 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, with cross-border and multi-jurisdiction experience. He is a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and an attorney-at-law in the United States of America, and he has been admitted to practice in the states of New York and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Ozofu Latunde Ogiemudia is a Partner in Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s corporate advisory, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, employment and pro bono teams. Her reputation as an exceptionally resourceful and adaptable advisor stems from her extensive experience in various areas of the law, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, labour and employment, and company secretarial practice. Presently, she serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Business Law (NBASBL).

Mobola Tejuosho is a Partner at A02 Law. She is an avid litigator and an astute, out-of-the-box problem solver known for crafting bold business and legal solutions from inception to completion. She leads the Corporate Finance, Merger and Acquisition, and Project Development practice group of the firm.

Dr Imke Boerner is an Attorney and Member of the German Bar. She was called to the German Bar in 1992 and, in the same year, obtained her PhD from the prestigious University of Bonn. Since 2009, she has held a specialization in family law, which was awarded by the German Bar.

She is an associate partner of Steinmeier Rechtsanwaelte (www.steinmeier.eu), one of Berlin’s leading family law firms. Her particular focus is divorce settlement agreements and marriage contracts. Adeola Olumeyan, general counsel/company secretary for Channels Television, will moderate the panel.

This session explores the challenges and opportunities for career advancement among women in the legal field, addressing leadership tactics, mentorship, and cultivating a nurturing professional atmosphere conducive to women’s success. It will actively engage participants, delving into prevalent obstacles hindering women’s career progression and offering actionable recommendations for overcoming them.

For more information or enquiries, call +234 806 557 3284 (operation hours 9am to 5pm) or email conference@nbawomenforum.org.ng. For sponsorship? Call +234 803 375 4299
We look forward to your attendance at this great event.
Best Regards
Folashade Alli, SAN
Chairperson, Conference Planning Committee

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