At the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kaduna Branch, Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson, a distinguished academic in Law, Gender, Technology, and Arbitration, delivered compelling insights on the future of legal practice in Nigeria.
Participating as a panelist in a high-level session themed “Technology and Innovation in the Legal Profession,” she offered a visionary perspective on the role of digital tools in advancing justice and professional efficiency.
Drawing from her extensive academic and practical experience, Prof. Dada-Lawanson explored how artificial intelligence, electronic filing systems, and virtual courtrooms are revolutionising the legal landscape.
She emphasized that the legal profession must not only keep pace with global technological advancements but also leverage them to meet evolving client needs and ensure broader access to justice.
“Our profession must embrace the digital shift—not as a threat, but as an opportunity,” she noted, urging lawyers to commit to ongoing digital education and ethical adaptation.
Her presentation struck a balance between pragmatism and inspiration, connecting the abstract promise of innovation with the real-world imperative for inclusivity and efficiency in legal service delivery. Attendees praised her contributions for their clarity, depth, and actionable takeaways.
Prof. Dada-Lawanson’s participation was a highlight of the event, igniting meaningful discourse on the future of law in a tech-driven society. Her remarks served as both a call to action and a beacon of what’s possible when tradition meets transformation.
Her presence underscored a deeper message: that the future of the legal profession lies not only in preserving its core values but also in fearlessly reimagining its practice through innovation and digital competence.
