Premium Showcase Session.
Topic: Transformation Of Legal Practice In Nigeria Session Chairperson: Augustine Alegeh COON, SAN.
Synopsis:
This session will examine legal practice and administration of justice in Nigeria.
Are they where we want them to be; if they are not, what factors are responsible for the shortcomings?
Where do we stand compared to other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom Singapore, and our neighbours in Africa?
What is the tomorrow we seek or desire for legal practice and administration of justice in Nigeria and how do we attain same?
Panelists;
Dr. Nkiruka Chida Maduekwe; Hon.Justice Taiwo Taiwo (rtd); Hon. Justice Daketima Kio; Isaiah Boderick Bozimo, Esq.; Prof. Usman Sulaiman, SAN and Dr. Agbo Madaki
Plenary Session One.
Topic: Organ Donation And Transplantation Under Nigerian Law.
Chairperson: Oluseun Abimbola, SAN.
Panelists: Dr. Yemi Johson; Dr. Damilola Adejumo; Otunba Laolu Osanyin & Joyce Eseni, Esq.
Concept Note:
This session attempts to X-ray legal and medicolegal legislations and protocols regarding organ donations, transplantation and patient’s autonomy.
What is the consent protocol for organ donations? When can it be said that an organ is legally donated?
What are the legal impediments in organ transplantation?
What are the medicolegal criteria for organ transplantation? These and many more issues shall be copiously discussed by industry experts.
Plenary Session Two.
Topic: Legal Issues In Migration And Immigration Chairperson: Hon. Justice Yakubu Badamasi; Dele Kelvin Oye, Esq.; Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN; Aminat Ibrahim; Sule Usman, SAN & Dr. Dubem Anene.
Concept Note:
Increasing cross border movement of human capital have thrown up challenges and opened up new vistas for the legal profession. Japa is a novel diction in Nigeria’s immigration lexicon.
What does this resource drain portend for the country and the legal profession in Nigeria?
What does this translate to in terms of clients’ need and the itinerant legal practitioner who forays beyond his national boundary?
How and what skills set are required in the legal services market for migration services.
The Panel is expected to examine the legal framework for movement within Nigeria and beyond. What legal expertise is required to meet services of clients who desire to relocate to Nigeria or out of Nigeria?
Panelists may want to share experiences in other jurisdictions to empower conferees in the journey of legal practice without borders.
