Many people have been wondering who are the top richest female lawyers
in Nigeria. In a profession largely dominated by men, it is often very
rare to see women excel and reach the pinnacle of the law profession.
Many of them have over the years demystified this enchantment and have
soared higher than even some of their male contemporaries. They hold
highly exalted positions and command respects and they are always a
sight to behold.
1. Chief Mrs. Folake Solanke, SAN: A woman of many parts, Mrs. Solanke
is the first female lawyer to be conferred with the prestigious rank
of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in March 1981. She was awarded the
International Woman of the Year in 2012 by the International
Federation of Women Lawyers.
2. Funke Adekoya SAN: She is a partner at AELEX, one of the largest
law firms in Nigeria. Mrs. Adekoya was appointed notary public in 1986
and elevated to the rank of senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2001
becoming only the 5th woman to be so elevated.
She has been a life bencher since March 2007. According to data pulled
from her law firms website, she is a litigator and represents clients
regularly before the Nigerian courts at all levels and has provided
expert opinions and appeared as an expert witness on Nigerian law
issues before the courts of England, united states and turkey.
3. Funke Agbor SAN: She is a partner in the law firm of Adepetun
Caston Martins Agbor and Segun. She is an expert in shipping and
litigation. She is based in Lagos and recognized as an elite “leading
individual in shipping and transport. She has been described by
Chambers Global as “a respected maritime lawyer and a key member of
the firms (ACAS) dispute resolution practice”.
4. Kofo Dosekun SAN: She is the managing partner and head of
transactions at Aluko and Oyebode, one of the largest and most
respected law firms in Nigeria. Kofo Dosekun is experienced in large,
cross-border transactions. She is well respected in the market, with
sources remarking:
5. Funmi Falana: She is the wife of renowned legal giant Femi Falana,
SAN. She is a woman right activist. She is the current national
director of women empowerment and legal aid (WELA), a non-governmental
organization that defends the right of women and children.
6. Funmi Roberts: She is a dispute resolution expert. She is also a
highly respected litigator. She is the principal partner in a law firm
she founded, Funmi Roberts & Co.
7. Doyin Rhodes Vivour: She is the managing partner at Doyin Rhodes
Vivour & Co. she specializes in commercial transactions, arbitration
and alternative dispute resolution. She sits as an arbitrator and
represents parties as counsel in arbitration proceedings. She is
passionate at promoting the benefits of ADR and she is a leading light
in this area.
8. Victoria Awomolo SAN: She is the managing partner in the law firm
of Adegboyega Awomolo & Associates. She was conferred with the rank of
senior advocate in 2013. She is a good litigator and is involved in
active legal practice.
9. Myma Belo-Osagie: Dr. Myma is a university of Ghana graduate and
also a graduate of Harvard Law School. She is a specialist in Nigerian
petroleum regulations and environmental law. She is currently a
managing partner at the law firm of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie.
She heads the telecommunications and oil and gas teams. She played a
key role in the drafting of the Nigerian Communications Act in 2003
and she is a member of the New York, Ghana and Nigerian Bar.
10. Hauwa Ibrahim: She is hailed as one of the top defenders of
women’s rights in Nigeria. She is most known for her pro bono work
defending people condemned under Islamic sharia laws in northern
Nigeria. She is the founder and senior partner at Aries law firm in
Abuja. She is the recipient of three honorary doctorates and is
currently a visiting lecturer at Harvard University.
Culled from: www.currebtschoolnews.com
