LAGOS, NIGERIA – With a career spanning over three decades, Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson stands as a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal landscape, seamlessly blending profound academic insight with extensive practical experience.
Her unique expertise as a Professor of Human Rights and Technology underscores a forward-thinking commitment to navigating the complex intersections of law and emerging technological advancements.
Professor Dada-Lawanson’s formidable academic journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of legal excellence. She holds a Doctor of Juridical Science in Health Law & Policy, an LL.M. from the prestigious Loyola University, Chicago (USA), and an LL.B. from Nigeria’s renowned Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Further enhancing her diverse skill set, she also possesses a Certificate in Management Studies from Lewisham College, London (UK), reflecting a holistic approach to her professional development.
Her dedication to continuous professional growth is evident in her impressive array of certifications and fellowships. Professor Dada-Lawanson is a Chartered Arbitrator (MCArb), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators, a Fellow of the Forensic Investigators Society of Nigeria, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants.
Her affiliations also include membership in the Nigerian Institute of Management, the Society for Corporate Governance, and an Associate status with the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners of Nigeria, showcasing a broad and deep engagement across various facets of legal and corporate governance.
In the realm of academia, Professor Dada-Lawanson has left an indelible mark. As the Dean of the College of Law at Caleb University, Magodo, Lagos, she has been a catalyst for significant institutional growth.
Her leadership has seen the successful acquisition of local and international grants, robust support for the Law Clinic through competitive moot and mock trial programs, and the pioneering development of a Human Rights & Technology Center.
She has also been instrumental in forging strategic collaborations through memoranda of understanding, fostering community lawyering initiatives, and enhancing legal drafting skills for commercial contracts.
Beyond her administrative roles, she is a revered educator, mentoring countless undergraduate and postgraduate students in international arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Professor Dada-Lawanson’s commitment extends deeply into the professional legal community, particularly within the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). She currently serves as the Alternate Chair for the influential Lagos Bar Journal (2020-2025) and chairs the NBA Lawyers in Academia Forum, a testament to her ongoing influence.
Her extensive past service includes pivotal roles such as Vice-Chairman (2012-2014) and Chair (2016-2018) of the NBA Ado-Ekiti Branch, and a significant tenure as the Second Vice President of the NBA (2018-2020). A passionate advocate for gender equality, she was a dedicated Council member of the NBA Women’s Forum and led its Advocacy Committee from 2018 to 2022.
Beyond her academic and association leadership, Professor Dada-Lawanson is the Founding Partner of Victorian District Law Attorneys, a testament to her continued engagement in legal practice. Her philanthropic spirit is equally prominent as the Founder and President of Tikvah Initiatives for Women & Children, a non-governmental organization dedicated to community development.
Recognized for her profound expertise in arbitration, managing discovery, due diligence searches, and mediation, Professor Dada-Lawanson is also a prolific author. Her research interests are expansive, covering critical areas such as human rights, Law & Technology, Family Law, Gender Rights, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
She is a sought-after supervisor for theses and an external examiner for doctoral dissertations, further cementing her scholarly impact. A true advocate for societal advancement, she is celebrated as a grassroots mobilizer and a cultural connoisseur, embodying a holistic approach to legal and community engagement.
Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson’s career is a powerful narrative of dedication, leadership, and a relentless commitment to advancing justice and legal scholarship in Nigeria and beyond.
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