Barr. (Mrs.) Iniobong Irene Pepple is a distinguished legal practitioner, chartered arbitrator, chartered secretary, gender advocate, business partnership strategist and accomplished speaker whose career blends legal excellence with civic and commercial leadership. She currently serves as Head of Practice at Peacemakers Legal Consultancy, a hybrid law firm serving clients globally. A digital law enthusiast, Barr. Pepple advocates that lawyers can reach more clients by embracing digital law practice — “legal practice without limits.”
Early life and education
Barr. Pepple was born on 27 January 1975 into a family grounded in discipline, service, and strong moral values. She began her formal education at the University Staff School, Calabar, and proceeded to the Federal Government Girls’ College, Calabar, Cross River State. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 1998 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in January 2001.
Professional qualifications and practice
She is a Chartered Secretary, a Notary Public, a Chartered Arbitrator and Mediator, and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (AICMC). Through Peacemakers Legal Consultancy, she provides leading-edge advisory and representation across multiple practice areas, including:
- Family Law & Child Rights Advocacy
- Gender Justice & Women’s Legal Empowerment
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Business Partnership Advisory & Structuring
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Arbitration, Mediation & Negotiation
- Intellectual Property Rights Protection (Trademarks, Copyrights, Strategy)
- Legal Structuring for NGOs, Startups & Impact Enterprises
- Notarial Services
Her work emphasizes dignity, clarity and empowerment for clients across sectors, mission-driven startups and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Service to the legal profession, NBA Port Harcourt Branch
A member of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch since 2001, Barr. Pepple has served in several branch capacities, notably:
- Welfare Secretary (2016–2018)
- Head, Library and ICT Committee (2020–2022)
- Member of numerous standing and ad-hoc committees
NBA national engagements
Barr. Pepple has been active on the national stage of the Nigerian Bar Association, serving in several strategic roles:
- NEC Member (2018–2022)
- Secretary, NBA-SLP Family Law & Human Rights Committee (2023–2025)
- Member, NBA Remuneration Committee, General Purposes Committee, and Technical Committee on Conference Planning (2020–2022)
- NBA Rapporteur and National Conference Editor
Advocacy and gender justice
She has a longstanding record in advocacy, particularly in child rights and gender empowerment:
- Member, FIDA Nigeria since 2005
- Immediate Past Secretary, FIDA Rivers State Branch (2021–2024)
- Past Council Member and Secretary (2022–2024), NBA Women Forum
- Mentor, Young Lawyers Forum National (YLF)
- Member, Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), Rivers State Chapter
- Member, Judiciary ICT Committee, Rivers State
Barr. Pepple’s advocacy work includes legal education, representation and training for vulnerable populations and young professionals, and she has been a steady voice for child protection and women’s empowerment.
Professional engagements beyond the Bar
Her influence extends to civic and business platforms where she has advanced inclusion and gender equity:
- Secretary, WISTA Nigeria – Rivers State Chapter
- Board Member, WITIN (Women in Technology in Nigeria)
- Past Coordinator, Women in Business – Bonny Chamber of Commerce
- Past Secretary, NAWORG (NACCIMA Women Group), Rivers State
Mentorship, public speaking and impact
Barr. Pepple is a respected public speaker and mentor, known for an engaging teaching style and a passion for unlocking human potential. She leads “The Back to Law Initiative”, which supports female lawyers returning to practice with confidence, tools and community. She mentors teenage girls, young female lawyers and married women, offering a blend of legal guidance, life coaching and faith-based encouragement. Barr. Pepple also recently featured on a podcast discussing her legal practice, gender justice and child advocacy.
Personal life
Iniobong Irene Pepple is happily married to Dr. Ibigoni Dienye Pepple, and together they are blessed with four children.
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