Thelma Oshone Okorie

Thelma Oshone Okorie is an accomplished legal professional with expertise in data protection and privacy, intellectual property, corporate securities and finance, regulatory compliance, and government relations. Currently serving as an Associate at Banwo & Ighodalo since May 2019, Thelma has continuously expanded knowledge and responsibilities through roles such as NASSBER Expert Network with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group since December 2020 and previously as an Intellectual Property Associate at Okey IP Law Firm, where legal document preparation and trademark protection were key duties. Earlier experience includes a legal externship at Aelex, where innovative cost-effective methods were introduced, and a role as an English Tutor with The Tutor Trust, demonstrating versatility in both legal and educational fields. Thelma's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Manchester and an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Cumbria, complemented by a Barrister at Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School.