Lawrence Erekosima

Lawrence Erekosima is the Founder and CEO of Black X, an influencer marketing agency focused on amplifying diverse voices, especially within the Black community, through tailored campaigns. Erekosima is also a member of ForbesBLK, a platform aimed at fostering a global community of Black entrepreneurs and leaders driving systemic change. With a strong background in law, including experience as a student attorney at The University of Alabama School of Law, Erekosima has provided legal guidance in copyright, trademark, and nonprofit matters. Previous roles include board member and co-chair of marketing for the Make A Play Foundation, legal intern positions at National Geographic and Sitecore, and co-founder of the Scholar-Athlete Association, which supports athletes transitioning to law school. Erekosima earned a JD and LL.M. in Business Transactions from The University of Alabama School of Law, following a dual bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama.