Jennifer Obaseki
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Jennifer Ariowa Obaseki is a British-Nigerian lawyer,[1] businesswoman and humanitarian[2] practicing as a solicitor[3] in Central London in cases on Immigration and Human Rights.[4][5] She is the founder of Obaseki Solicitors and director of LegalPaal LLP.[6][7]
Background[edit]
Jennifer Obaseki was born in London, United Kingdom by Nigerian parents from Edo Kingdom in Nigeria and she is a direct descended of Agho Obaseki. She studied Law and Economics with Middlesex University in 1997 then attended the University of Law in 1998 to study Legal Practice Course.
Jennifer Obaseki began her career as a legal practitioner in 1997 when she secured a part time job at Pepi and Co. Solicitors where she supported a solicitor with property family and immigration law.
She then established her firm, Obaseki Solicitors in 2005. She also founder of OBA productions Ltd, a Media Management agency in the arts industry as well as Obaseki Estates, an international Property purchase and management service.
Jennifer Obaseki was awarded an honorary PhD by the Academy of Universal Global Peace in 2018 in recognition of her humanitarian work.
In 2017, Obaseki co-authored a complaint letter-book to the French Government titled ‘France, a Paedophile’s Playground: Age of Consent, Rape & Grooming’ then in 2018, she co-authored a book titled African Women in Europe.[8]
Positions[edit]
- Chairperson of BNLF
- Chairperson of FIDA UK
- Chairperson of and Federation of Women Lawyers UK[9][10]
- Legal Advisor for Central Associations of Nigerians in The UK 2020-2023[11]
- Board Member - Bridging Development Gaps[12]
- Past-Chair for British Nigeria Law forum 2020-2022[13][14]
- Head of legal for Windrush Legal Angels
- Director of Professionals Against GBV[15]
- Director of AFFIRM Human Rights
Awards[edit]
- Black Achievers Award 2021
- GAA Best Human Rights Lawyer & Best International Legal Practice Awards 2018
- African Achievers Award for Community Services 2018[16]
- Nigerian British Awards - Outstanding Achievement Award 2018[17]
- Nollywood Entertainment and Leadership Awards for Business Management 2018
- EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award (Outstanding Diaspora Law Firm of the Year 2018)[18]
- EDO Festival Excellence in Business Award 2017
- Inspire Best Work Placement for Young People Award 2010 to 2016
- Be Mogul Award 2016
- Nigerian Achievers Awards Institute (NAAI) Best Business Award 2010 & Best Role Model Award 2015
- Women for Africa Best Business Award 2015[19]
- Panache Global Award 2015
- African Partnership Development Best Business Award 2014
- African Achievers Award 2021
References[edit]
- ^ "Dr. Jennifer Obaseki | WEF". Women Economic Forum. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "DR. JENNIFER OBASEKI". Nigerian British Awards.
- ^ "Jennifer Ariowa Ukponmwan Obaseki". Solicitors Regulation Authority. 7 October 2019.
- ^ "Jennifer Ariowa Ukponmwan Obaseki". The Law Society.
- ^ "The Fight for Human Rights: How to Prepare for Battle?". Lawyer Monthly. 4 June 2019.
- ^ "Profiles: Jennifer Obaseki – Founder and senior partner Obaseki Solicitors". C Hub Magazine. 13 October 2018.
- ^ "Dr Jennifer Obaseki - Leading Innovative Research into the Health Impacts of Domestic Abuse on Women and Children". SHERA Research Group. May 25, 2022.
- ^ "Program 2018 – African Women in Europe EVENTS (AWE-E)".
- ^ "Profiles: Jennifer Obaseki – Founder and senior partner Obaseki Solicitors". 13 October 2018.
- ^ https://lawfriendssociety.com/2022-seminars/
- ^ "Team".
- ^ "Our Team – Bridging Development Gaps".
- ^ "Dr. Jennifer Obaseki – BNLF".
- ^ "British Nigeria Law Forum Annual General Meeting 2022".
- ^ "Antislavery Sector Letter to MPs on the Nationality Borders Bill".
- ^ "2018 African Achievers Awards to Honour great Africans at the UK House of Parliament". Modern Ghana. July 5, 2018.
- ^ "2018 RECIPIENTS – Nigerian British Awards".
- ^ "Obaseki Solicitors Receives EPRA 2018 Outstanding Diaspora Law Firm of the Year". FancyTvChannel. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Glamour as Women 4 Africa Awards Celebrates African Women". 18 May 2023.