The Legal Eagles Initiative has announced the recipients of its prestigious Legal Impact Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the legal profession and society. Among the honorees are Ifeoma Ben (under Legal Personalities of the Year) and The Law Suite (Law Firm of the Year), and they were celebrated for their outstanding impact and excellence in the field of law.
The Law Suite was recognized for its groundbreaking solutions in legal technology and its role in simplifying access to legal resources. The organization was commended for its dedication to advancing the legal industry through innovation and efficiency.
Other awardees were also acknowledged for their contributions to various aspects of legal practice, including advocacy, mentorship, and community service. The awards, according to the organizers, aim to celebrate excellence and motivate legal professionals to strive for greater impact.
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The Legal Impact Awards {formerly VILA} is an annual prestigious award programme organized by Legal Eagles Initiative in collaboration with L.M.T Academy to honor extraordinary impacts and accomplishments of individual lawyers, law graduates, law undergraduates, law firms and blogs that have dedicated themselves towards transforming legal practice and education in Nigeria and Africa.
This year’s ceremony is the 4th edition of the awards ceremony since it was introduced in 2021 to celebrate hardwork and reward consistency of members of the legal profession for their giant strides towards the development of the legal profession.
In furtherance with the unalloyed dedication of our leading legal organization to reward industriousness and celebrate consistency of erudite individual lawyers, law graduates, undergraduates and organizations that have distinguished themselves among their contemporaries with unwavering commitment to the development of legal education and practice in Nigeria, we are highly pleased to announce that our official recipients under the various categories of the Legal Impact Awards {L.I.A} 2024.
Here is the full list of our 2024 L.I.A well-deserving Recipients.
At Legal Eagles Initiative, we recognize exceptional service to the legal profession, particularly in promoting legal education and practice. In light of this, we extend our congratulations to our distinguished well deserving and exceptional recipients; we urge them all to leverage more on their industriousness and consistency towards the development of the legal profession. The digital award frames for our 2024 L.I.A can be accessed via an email to [email protected]
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO LAW {LEGAL ICONS OF THE YEAR – MALE & FEMALE}
- Kemi Pinheiro, SAN {Pinheiro LP}
- Mrs Boma Alabi, SAN {Primera Africa Legal}
LEGAL PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR {ADVOCATE & ACADEMIC CATEGORY}
- Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN {J-K Gadzama LLP}
- Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN {BA LLP}
- Olusina Sofola, SAN {Idowu Sofola & Co.}
- Tonye Krukrubo, SAN {Aluko & Oyebode}
- Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN {Banwo & Ighodalo}
- B Mahmoud, SAN {Dikko & Mahmoud}
- Femi Falana, SAN {Falana & Falana Chambers}
- Adeniji Kazeem, SAN {Adeniji Kazeem & Co.}
- G.O Sodipo, SAN {G.O Sodipo & Co.}
- C.C Wigwe, SAN {Rivers State University}
- Yemi Oke, SAN {University of Lagos}
- Ademola Popoola {Obafemi Awolowo University}
- Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN {Emeka Ozoani, SAN & Co.}
- Maxwell Gidado, SAN {Adamawa State University}
- Chief Akajiugo Obegolu, SAN {Greenfield Chambers}
- Uche Val Obi, SAN {Alliance Law Firm}
- Nasir Tijani {Former Deputy Director General, Nigerian Law School}
- Chief Anthony Idigbe, SAN {PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors}
- Ebun O. Adegboruwa, SAN {Ebun Adegboruwa & Co.}
- Titilola Akinlawon, SAN {Akinlawon & Ajomo}
- Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN {Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore LP}
- Abiola Sanni, SAN {University of Lagos}
- Fola Kuti, SAN {Union Attorneys}
- Oyetola M. Atoyebi, SAN {Omaplex Law Firm}
- Wahab Shittu, SAN {WK. Shittu & Co.}
- Isaiah Bozimo, SAN {Broderick Bozimo & Company}
- Dorothy Ufot, SAN {Dorothy Ufot & Co.}
- Oluyemisi Bamgbose, SAN {University of Ibadan}
- Mojeed Alabi {Osun State University}
- Funminiyi Adeleke {Elizade University}
- Omoniyi Bukola Akinola {Redeemer’s University}
- Nimah Modupe Abdulraheem {University of Ilorin}
- Anya K. Anya {University of Benin}
- Ukooh David Ikoni {Benue State University}
- George Etomi Esq. {George Etomi Practitioners}
- Tobenna Erojikwe Esq. {The Law Crest LP}
- Adejare Kembi Esq. {Excel Practitioners}
- Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Esq. {Africa Law Practice NG}
- Sussan Oluchi Agu {Royal Heritage}
- Lanre Ajetunmobi Esq. {Septagon LP}
- Abubakar Isa Umar {Bayero University}
- Ajibola Ariba Esq. {BA LLP}
- Kayode Akinsola {Queens Attorneys}
- Olukayode B.A Fabunmi Esq. {J.O Fabunmi & Co.}
- Chinyere Okorocha Esq. {Jackson, Etti & Edu}
- Abayomi Okubote {Pensbury Attorneys & Solicitors}
- Olumide Babalola Esq. {Olumide Babalola LP}
- Omoruyi Edoigiawerie Esq. {Edoigiawerie and Company LP}
- Ayuli Jemide Esq. {Detail Commercial Solicitors}
- Emmanuel Olowononi {Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus}
- Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. {Law Corridor}
- Sylvester Udemezue Esq. {Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa Campus}
- Dolapo Kukoyi Esq. {Detail Commercial Solicitors}
- Paul Atagamen Aidonojie {Edo State University}
- Tiwalola Osazuwa Esq. {AELEX}
- Okechukwu Ekweanya Esq. {Kenna Partners}
- Taiwo Adesina Esq. {Jackson, Etti & Edu}
- Simi Oyelude Esq. {G. Elias & Co.}
- Abdulrasheed Ibrahim Esq. {Abdulrasheed Ibrahim & Co.}
- Joseph Eimunjeze Esq. {Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie}
- Olabisi Makanjuola Esq. {Olaniwun Ajayi}
- Obafemi Agaba Esq. {Jackson, Etti & Edu}
- Onyinye Okafor Esq. {Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie}
- Zelda Akindele Esq. {Templars}
- Omolola Coker Esq. {Dentons-ACAS Law}
- Ayodeji Oyetunde Esq. {Aluko & Oyebode}
- Awele Ideal Esq. {Ideal Chambers}
- Yewande Senbore Esq. {Olaniwun Ajayi}
- Ikem Iseiekwena Esq. {SimmonsCooper Partners}
- Nonso Azih Esq. {Azih & Azih}
- Davidson Oturu Esq. {Nubia Capital}
- Amina Ibrahim Esq. {Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie}
- Beverley Agbakoba Esq. {Olisa Agbakoba Legal}
- Chinenye Oragwu Esq. {Calmhill Partners}
- Inemesit Dike Esq. {The Legal Concierge}
- Sharon James {Nigerian Law School, Engu Campus}
- Soibi Ovia Esq. {Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe}
- Baba Alokolaro Esq. {The New Practice}
- President Aigbokhan Esq. {FOI Counsel Ng}
- Foluke Akinmoladun Esq. {Trizon Law Chambers}
- Deborah E. Oni Esq. {Hitontop Solicitors}
- Moruff Balogun Esq. {Moruff Balogun & Co.}
- Adesile Obasa Esq. {Pelican Crest Legal Practitioners}
- Bridget Edokwe Esq. {Barristerng}
- Emuobonuvie Majemite Esq. {PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors}
- Halima A. Yusuf Esq. {Abiola H. Yusuf & Co.}
- Mercy A. Agugua Esq. {Lawyers Infohub}
- Ifeoma Ben Esq. {The Law Suite}
- Lekan Festus Esq. {Platinum & Taylor Hill LP}
- Toheeb Amuda Esq. {Lawvocate Attorneys}
- Qudus Adeoye Esq. {Kenna Partners}
- Hameed A. Jimoh Esq. {The Vicegerent Legal Consult}
- Abimo Olayiwola Esq. {ABI Legal Barristers & Solicitors}
- Ozioma Agu Esq. {Stren & Blan Partners}
- Caleb Oboagwina Esq. {Easyread Legal}
- Ugochukwu Obed Okocha Esq. {Babalakin & Co.}
- Muhammed Adam Esq. {Muhammed Adam & Associates}
- Robert O. Idigu Esq. {R.O Idigu & Associates}
- Sesi Hundeyin Esq. {Bloomgate Solicitors}
- Olaide Awwal-Bolanta Esq. {Ekiti State University}
LEGAL RISING STARS OF THE YEAR {LAW STUDENTS & LAW GRADUATES CATEGORY}
- Olorunfemi Ayobami {Joseph Ayo Babalola University}
- Stephen Okangla {University of Maiduguri}
- Salman Fawaz Adewale {Osun State University}
- Ojo Oluwafisayo {Ekiti State University}
- Salam Waliyat {Federal University of Oye-Ekiti}
- Goodness Abah Ojonoma {University of Abuja}
- Dara Ita Abasi {University of Uyo}
- Obileye Boluwatife {Osun State University}
- Oluseyi Ajiboye {Ajayi Crowther University}
- Muoghalu Delight {Lagos State University}
- Nwosu Lorretta {Imo State University}
- Progress Abimbola {Ambrose Alli University}
- Shittu Oluwatunmise {Olabisi Onabanjo University}
- Arepo Muhideen {Lagos State University}
- Nwokogba Goodnews {Rivers State University}
- Joel Oloye {Ekiti State University}
- Saminu A. Wakili {Edo State University}
- Oyewusi Adam {Harvade College}
- Onwuka Blessing {Abia State University}
- Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen {Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto}
- Olorunfemi Busayo Blessing {Federal University of Oye Ekiti}
- Ibrahim Adesola Mifutaudeen {Osun State University}
- Ishola Qudus Olayiwola {Lagos State University}
- Nathan Ibrahim {Edo State University}
- Udechukwu Nzubechukwu {Ebonyi State University}
- Jesuit Alozie {Abia State University}
- Abdurrahman Abdulhakeem {Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto}
- Ghide Asanawa Kalava {Edo State University}
- Akanji Abdulafees Akanni {Osun State University}
- Ojo Adebobola {Atiba University}
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
- The Law Suite
MANAGING PARTNER OF THE YEAR {MALE & FEMALE}
- Olukayode B.A Fabunmi Esq. {J.O Fabunmi & Co.}
- Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Esq. {Africa Law Practice NG}
LAW BLOG OF THE YEAR
- BarristerNG
At Legal Eagles Initiative, we recognize exceptional service to the legal profession, particularly in promoting legal education and practice. In light of this, we extend our congratulations to our distinguished well deserving and exceptional recipients; we urge them all to leverage more on their industriousness and consistency towards the development of the legal profession. The digital award frames for our 2024 L.I.A can be accessed via an email to [email protected]
