Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is widely respected for his intellectual depth, professional integrity, and dedication to the advancement of legal practice in Nigeria.
He currently serves as the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Future of Legal Practice Committee as well as the Chairman of the NBA Section on Legal Practice (SLP) Annual Conference Planning Committee.
Over the years, he has played pivotal roles in mentoring young lawyers, shaping policy dialogues, and reinforcing the ethics and values that define the legal profession.
During the April General Meeting of the NBA Abuja Branch, fondly known as the Unity Bar, held in the nation’s capital, Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, addressed members with an inspiring call to action. In his address, the learned Silk passionately encouraged members of the branch to take advantage of the forthcoming NBA-SLP Annual Conference 2025, scheduled to hold from 24th to 27th April 2025.
He emphasized that the conference is not just another annual gathering but a thoughtfully curated platform designed to address both emerging and practical issues facing the legal profession today. According to Ogbole, the sessions have been structured to cover diverse aspects of legal practice and policy reform, and the lineup of speakers includes some of the most seasoned legal minds and thought leaders in the country.
Highlighting the inclusiveness of the conference, Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, reassured young and aspiring lawyers that the program would offer targeted sessions aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by early-career practitioners, including guidance on navigating professional growth, mentorship, and mastering modern legal tools.
For senior lawyers, the conference would delve into high-level discussions around the future of law, practice modernization, ethics, client management, and the dynamic evolution of global legal markets.
The Learned Silk concluded his remarks by urging members to prioritize their attendance, stressing that the value derived from participating in the NBA-SLP Annual Conference would enrich both personal and professional growth.
He expressed confidence that the insights gained and the networks built at the event would prove indispensable in the evolving landscape of legal practice.
