Hon. Justice Josephine Efunkumbi Oyefeso of the Lagos State High Court is set to take centre stage at an international webinar focused on advancing women’s leadership in law and achieving true work-life balance.
The event, themed “Enhancing Work-Life Balance and Accessibility in Court Settings,” is organised by the National Association of Women Judges of Nigeria (NAWJN) in collaboration with the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ).
Justice Oyefeso will lead discussions on maternity leave and career breaks, the caregiver role and its impact on women’s professional growth, and real-life case studies of courts and organisations with dedicated family-support facilities.
Organisers say the one-day virtual gathering aims to help women in the legal profession overcome career stagnation while managing family responsibilities. The forum will also push for family-friendly court environments and promote mental well-being among female judges and lawyers.
Justice Oyefeso, a trailblazer in the Nigerian judiciary, brings decades of experience to the conversation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Lagos, followed by an LLB from the University of Warwick, UK, and an LLM from the University of Lagos.
After being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986, she practised law with Babalakin & Co. before venturing into the banking sector, where she rose to become Company Secretary and Legal Adviser. Her judicial career began in 2001 when she was sworn in as a Judge of the Lagos State High Court.
Over the years, Justice Oyefeso has served in multiple divisions — from Commercial and Family Law to Criminal, Civil, and Lands — and was once a designated EFCC Judge. She also serves as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Judge and was the immediate past Chairman of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse Governing Council.
A CEDR Accredited Mediator and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), she continues to champion fairness, inclusion, and justice reform both within and beyond the courtroom.
Her participation in the upcoming international webinar underscores her lifelong commitment to empowering women in law — proving that leadership and compassion can coexist at the highest levels of justice.
📅 Date: Thursday, 13th November, 2025.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (WAT).
💻 Platform: Zoom / YouTube Live.
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