Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, was recently recognized with a prestigious award by the Lawyers in Business Institute, a registered organization dedicated to empowering legal professionals through business integration.
The institute, under the leadership of Aare Isiaka Olagunju SAN as President and Emeka Silas Agbara Esq as Administrator, strives to enable lawyers to generate multiple streams of income while maintaining professional integrity.
Paul Harris Adakole Ogbole, SAN
The learned Senior Advocate has been a steadfast advocate of the Otu Oka Iwu Igba Boyi scheme, which trains lawyers to seamlessly integrate into business practices. His unwavering support and active participation in advancing the goals of the Lawyers in Business Institute earned him this well-deserved honor.
Presenters of the award praised his contributions to business-oriented legal practice, particularly his efforts to inspire legal professionals to standardize and add value to the business sector.
In his remarks, Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, emphasized that law and business are not mutually exclusive. He advocated for lawyers to venture into the business world, bringing their legal expertise to enhance professionalism and structure within the sector. He also posited that lawyers can only venture into businesses that are not in conflict with the rules of professional conduct, noting that the legal practice in itself is a business.
This initiative is especially significant for young lawyers, providing them with the tools and knowledge to diversify their income sources, broaden their career horizons, and contribute meaningfully to society.
The Lawyers in Business Institute remains a beacon of hope for legal practitioners seeking financial independence and professional growth, reinforcing the belief that a thriving legal career can coexist with successful business ventures.
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