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International Student Speaker Series Focuses on Law in Nigeria
04/12/2019
Three Master of Laws students who are practicing attorneys in their home country, Nigeria, presented during the final International Student Speaker Series event for the Spring 2019 semester. The discussion took place on April 11 in the Faculty Lounge at Inlow Hall. The talk was moderated by Professor Jim Nehf.
Babatunde Elegbede, who is studying the Corporate and Commercial LL.M. track, spoke on the topic, "Perfection of Titles in Nigeria (Lagos State Case Study). His law practice focuses on corporate practice, as well as intellectual property and real estate transactions.
Yusuf O. Ibikunle, who is studying the Corporate and Commercial Law track, talked about "Bankruptcy -- A Sword as Against a Shield. A Comparative Analysis of the Bankruptcy Laws of Nigeria and the U.S.A." He practices corporate commercial law in Nigeria.
Oludolapo Modupeola Jimi-Baba, who is studying in the Health Law, Policy, and Bioethics track, spoke about "Health Insurance in Nigeria: Challenges and Progress." She has practiced primarily in the civil law arena prior to beginning her LL.M. studies.
In the photo from left is Yusuf O. Ibikunle, Babatunde Elegbede, Oludolapo Modupeola Jimi-Baba, and Professor Jim Nehf.
