NLS Class of 2003 Webinar On Artificial Intelligence: Spotlight On Rotimi Ogunyemi
“AI’s transformative potential is immense, far beyond automating repetitive tasks. It reshapes business models and creates competitive advantages. Reflecting on Amazon’s AI journey provides a clear example: AI served not merely as a productivity tool but as the bedrock of a disruptive business model that revolutionized retail. The question leaders should grapple with now is: How can they reimagine their business processes and operating models, given the new capabilities made possible by AI?”
The above is an excerpt from an article titled Business Transformation Through AI – Opportunities and Legal Risks, written by Rotimi Ogunyemi and published on Medium on June 14, 2023.
We could begin by turning the question posed by Mr Ogunyemi around by asking lawyers how they could reimagine their practice, regardless of their specialities, and leverage AI to overcome limiting physical hurdles to gain global recognition.
This question would certainly be among several questions that Rotimi Ogunyemi and his co-panellists would be answering on the 9th of March 2024 during the maiden webinar organized by the NLS Class of 2003, designed to help legal practitioners in Nigeria to explore the benefits and massive potential of AI in their legal practice.
Before the questions start flying at the webinar, however, let’s introduce Rotimi Ogunyemi, who is a managing partner in Bayo Ogunyemi & Co. (Johnson & Wilner LLP).
Rotimi Ogunyemi is a Technology Attorney with experience in commercial legal practice. Specializing in technology-related legal and business issues, his expertise includes policy, compliance, transactional services, legal development, and governance in the critical areas of Financial Technology, Regulation Technology, and Exponential Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics.
At the heart of his practice is a dedication to digital transformation. As a Partner at Bayo Ogunyemi & Co. (Johnson & Wilner Alliance), Rotimi leverages his knowledge to bridge the gap between law, business, and technology, offering innovative solutions to both public and private sector clients. As a Council Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) – Section on Business Law and Chair of the Section’s Technology Committee, he has led capacity-building efforts for commercial lawyers in Nigeria, addressing emerging legal issues driven by the growth of the digital economy. He has played a pivotal role in shaping technology law and practice in Nigeria.
Rotimi graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University (2001) and the Nigerian Law School in 2003. He is a recognized speaker and author on topics such as AI for Business Transformation, Cybersecurity, and the legal implications of emerging technologies on society.
Rotimi has been an active member of various legal organizations and committees, including the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the European Policy Working Group, and the International Bar Association’s Technology & Communications Committee. With a passion for knowledge-sharing and technological advancements, Rotimi continues to work to shape the field of technology law, policy, strategy, and governance in Nigeria and beyond.
With such a rich CV, as can be seen above, attendees at the webinar are in for an impactful time, which could also be career-changing for them. If you are yet to register for the webinar, what are you waiting for? Find the registration link here.
