3rd Quarterly Webinar on In-House Counsel, State Counsel, Lawyers in Academia, and Lawyers in Private Practice - The Mine in the Law Degree

The Quarterly Webinar focuses on In-House Counsel, State Counsel, Lawyers in Academia, and Lawyers in Private Practice—fostering collaboration for a more unified and robust legal profession. Its aim is to encourage synergy in the field, supporting both individual professional growth and ensuring the global resilience and relevance of the legal sector.

For this third edition, the webinar will include the following presentations:

"Local Practice - Global Impact: The Mine in the Law Degree" by Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN, C.Arb, CON. With over forty years of experience as an arbitrator at ICC, ICSID, and LCIA, Chief Ojo has held positions such as member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC) in Geneva, Council Member for the Section on Energy and Natural Resources Law of the International Bar Association, and roles with the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. His contributions also include serving as Alternate Chairman of the UNESCO Appeals Board in Paris, trustee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators London, President of the African Users’ Council of the LCIA, and leadership positions within ICAMA and the African Arbitration Association. He has also served as Nigeria’s Federal Attorney General, Minister of Justice, and President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Known for his commitment to mentoring young lawyers, Chief Ojo brings both local and international expertise.

"Building a Collaborative Mindset and Shared Reality in Legal Practice" by Aminu Adamu Bello, Esq., Aminu Adamu Bello is a seasoned leader in public management, broadcasting, and dispute resolution, with over 40 years of experience. He has held key roles in top mediation and broadcast associations, co-founded Intractable Dispute Mediators, LLC, and leads Byelloh & Byelloh, Dispute Resolution Specialists. His work focuses on integrating emotional intelligence and innovative dispute resolution methods to adapt legal practice to current global and technological trends.

Rapporteur's Report on Past Quarterly Webinars, by Professor Tolulope Ogboru, Doctor of Law, Professor of Environmental Law, and designated Rapporteur for the webinar series.

Professor Olajide Olagunju, PhD, CertMed, CertArb, FCIArb, FICIArb, FICMC, Attorney at Law and President of Jesus College, as well as a multilingual Professor of Conflict Resolution, serves as the convener of the quarterly webinar.

The event will be hosted by Professor Yvonne McKenzie, Doctor of Transformational Leadership, Professor of Personal Assessment, and a seasoned banking professional.