Kelechukwu Uzoka: The Profile of a Committed Bar Man
Kelechukwu Uzoka, Lead Partner, K&C Partners has come a long way in the legal profession, both in terms of professional service and working for the interest of members in various committees.
Still determined to make his impact felt, this time on a larger platform, he is seeking to serve as Branch Secretary Lagos bar to make things easier for members. Uzoka, who also has an LLM and MCI in Arbitration, UK, speaks on how he has served in the past.
“I am a dedicated legal professional with a focus on technology-driven legal practice, dispute resolution, and social advocacy. My extensive experience (including as a director in a legal technology company), educational achievements, and active involvement in professional organisations reflect my commitment to excellence and contributing to the legal field in Nigeria.
Since my call, I have consistently served the NBA and other organisations in different capacities. Currently, I am the secretary of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee of the National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL), Lagos Archdiocese and the 1st Assistant Secretary of Otu Oka-Iwu. In 2022, I was a member of the Technology Sub-Committee of the Section on Business Law (SBL) Conference Planning Committee.
I have also served twice as a member of the NBA Lagos Dinner Committee and Human Rights Committee. I am also a co-founder of Young Legal Professionals, an organisation created to cater for the professional and other interests of young lawyers in Nigeria. I am the chairman ofQ Des the Publicity Committee of Eti Osa Lawyers Forum.
I am deeply committed to social activism and have been involved in prominent social campaigns. During the #EndSARS protests in 2020, I played a leading role in protecting the rights of protesters and securing the release of unlawfully detained individuals. I also participated in the #EndPoliceBrutality and #StopRobbingUs campaign in 2019, specifically addressing police harassment in the tech space. Membership in professional associations such as the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), Lawyers in Technology, and co-founding the Young Legal Professionals further demonstrate my engagement in the legal community.
I have a deep understanding of the issues facing our lawyers today, and I am passionate about working collaboratively with other members of the NBA to find innovative and practical solutions to these challenges. I also have a proven track record of leadership and service, and I believe that my experience and expertise can be a valuable asset to the Bar”.
