Speaker details
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024
Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, MexicoSpeaker information
Lugard Gbenga Agbomoagan
Biography
Lugard Gbenga AGBOMOAGAN is a technology-driven legal practitioner and visionary entrepreneur who has transformed personal challenges into purposeful impact. From facing financial difficulties during his legal education to founding one of Nigeria's leading law firms, aged Women Support Group and Educational Support Organization, his journey embodies resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. LEGAL PRACTICE As the Founder of G. L. Agbomoagan Legal Practitioners & Consultants https://www.linkedin.com/company/glaattorneys/about/?viewAsMember=true, he has built a comprehensive legal practice that serves clients across Nigeria and internationally. His firm serves as a one-stop to legal market demands and commercial legal services, with a particular focus on integrating cutting-edge technology into traditional legal practice. Leading a dynamic legal practice that has grown from a startup to a recognized firm with multiple seasoned attorneys. he oversees all aspects of firm operations while maintaining active involvement in complex litigation and corporate matters. His firm is known for successfully facilitating international business acquisitions and providing comprehensive legal solutions to established business organizations. HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Lugard serves as the Group Managing Director of the fast-rising and the first indigenous luxury hospitality firm in Nigeria(The Jagz Hotel). With the instrumentality of law and his unmatched leadership skills, he successfully set up the hotel from a start-up to the present enviable status in Africa. INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT He has served as an International Evaluator and a Judge at the prestigious IBA International Criminal Court Moot Competition in the Hague, Netherlands from 2023 till date. This role involves evaluating international legal memorials from students across the world and sitting as a Presiding Judge at the international competition. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES He has served as a speaker at the International Bar Association Annual General Conference in Paris, France and Mexico. NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Through the Joseph & Oreoluwa Agbomoagan Foundation and A Vision to Nurture & Send A Child 2 School Africa Initiative, he leads comprehensive community development programs that provide education, shelter, and support to aged women and underprivileged individuals. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES He established the following Initiatives for the benefit of the youth and young lawyers in Africa: MERIT AWARD PRIZE FOR THE BEST GRADUATING STUDENT IN COMPANY LAW (EKSU) BEST GRADUATING STUDENT IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT(EKSU) NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME LUGARD AGBOMOAGAN MOOT COMPETITION(INTERNATIONAL) PROBONO ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATIONS & HONOURS - Nigerian Bar Association (Member) - International Bar Association (Officer) - Institute of Change Management (Fellow) - Institute of Management Consultants (Fellow)
Session
The challenges of cross border legal practice on the African continent: a case of harmonising training standards, ethics and practices within the profession? What is the way forward for Africa and the world?
Tuesday 17 September (1615 - 1730)
PALACIO DE CANAL 10, LEVEL E1
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