The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch will hold its Annual Law Week on June 16 till June 23.
The theme of this year’s event is, “Facing the future: Law in a globalized economy”.
The organisers, in a statement, said the theme seeks to interrogate the major question: what role does the law play in a globalized economy?
It will also consider whether Nigerian legal practitioners are equipped and/or prepared to operate as players in a globalized economy.
The statement noted that branch Chairman, Ikechukwu Uwanna reappointed Mr Wale Adesokan, SAN as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Law Week while Prof. Abiola Sanni SAN will serve as the Alternate Chairman, “towards ensuring a successful event.”
It added that other sub-themes “will also look at issues arising from the globalization of the economy and the growing universality of the law, the relevance of Nigerian law to govern international transactions, the skill sets that are required for Nigerian jurists and lawyers to actively play in a globalized economic order, and the vexed question of the regulation of foreign lawyers who seek to practice in Nigeria.”
The statement further praised the planning committee for coming up with “a rich line up of industry experts and panellists who will do justice to the theme and sub themes. It promises to be interesting and educative.
“There will also be the usual week-long line up of events such as Jumat/thanksgiving services, health walk/checks, aerobics/dance classes, football matches, charity visits, elder’s night and a closing themed party.
“The law week will offer participants opportunities for networking and gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the law.”