Open call: Global Creative Legal Summit in Nigeria

GCLS supports legal professionals in the creative industry by offering training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. It’s held in partnership with Africa Creative Market Global, an initiative focused on developing and mentoring talent while promoting business growth in the creative industry.

“As a lawyer specialising in the creative economy for the past decade, I’m eager to highlight the remarkable achievements of my peers and enhance the skills of lawyers in this vibrant field,” Nigerian entertainment lawyer and GCLS founder Oyinkansola Fawehinmi said.

This year, the conference is running under the theme Creative Industry and the Law: Unleashing Africa’s Creative Economy Potential through Innovative Legal Knowledge and Solutions.

Highlights of the summit, slated for the landmark Event Centre, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island Annex, include:

• Expert-led panel sessions on entertainment and creative economy law.
• Masterclasses for lawyers in music, film, and fashion.
• Workshops on entrepreneurship and personal branding for creative lawyers.
• 30 hours of free legal consultations for 60 creatives.

Who can apply

• Lawyers specialising in the creative economy, especially those working in entertainment, music, film, fashion, and related industries.
• Creatives seeking legal guidance.

How to apply

• Creatives may apply via this link.
• Lawyers can sign up using this link.

Further information is available via email at globalcreativelegalsummit@gmail.com.

View the original call here.