Jan 3, 2030
Fashion law Institute Unveils Top 100 Women in African fashion
Africa’s First Fashion Law Institute
Empowering the Intersection of Law and Fashion.
Shaping policy. Supporting creatives. Building the future of fashion law across Africa.
Our Mission
Championing Legal & Policy Advocacy for Fashion in Africa.
The Fashion Law Institute is a pioneering pan-African initiative committed to advancing intellectual discourse, legal literacy, and professional standards at the intersection of law, fashion, and business.
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We empower African fashion entrepreneurs with expert legal guidance. Whether you're building a brand or influencing policy, we’re here to support your journey.
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Fashion Law & Business Conference
Our flagship annual event brings together fashion professionals, legal experts, and innovators. It’s a space to share insights, explore critical issues, and shape the future of fashion, law, technology, and business in Africa.
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FLIAfrica Research & Policy Hub
Our think tank contributes to industry best practices, develops policy recommendations, and shapes legal frameworks to build a more sustainable, equitable, and innovative African fashion ecosystem.
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Fashion Legal Clinic
We provide free legal support to designers, startups, and industry professionals. Our network of lawyers offers consultations on intellectual property, contracts, licensing, and other business-critical legal needs.
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Driving Change Across the Continent
500+
Creatives Supported
20+
Active Initiatives
8+
African Countries
100+
Legal Consultations
Meet Our Team
Driving Legal Innovation for Africa’s Fashion Ecosystem
Bernice Asein
Executive Director
Founder of the Fashion Law Institute and Cardinal Counsel, Bernice is a pioneer at the intersection of law, fashion, and innovation in Africa. Recognized expert in fashion law, startup advisory, and IP strategy.
Ogundipe Olayinka
Sustainability Lead
Brings a strong background in environmental sustainability and ethical production. Leads research and policy development on circularity, EPR, and green fashion law.
Dennis Akwaboah
Country Rep - Ghana
Dennis Akwaboah is the country representative for Ghana for FLIAfrica. He is a lawyer, and very passionate about fashion in Africa and the evolving field of fashion law. Dennis' role is to advance fashion law awareness and creative protection within Ghana's fashion industry.
Kélicia Massala
Managing Editor, JAFALPI
Kélicia is the managing editor of the JAFALPI at the Fashion Law Institute Africa. She oversees editorial strategy, research development, and publication standards, ensuring the Journal advances critical discourse at the intersection of fashion, law, policy, and innovation across Africa.
Voices of Impact
What Our Community Says
“The Fashion Law Institute helped us understand trademark law and register our designs. It’s a game-changer for small fashion brands like ours.”
“Thanks to FLI’s free contract clinic, I avoided a terrible manufacturing deal. I’m forever grateful.”
“Attending their fashion masterclass opened my eyes to how law protects creative work. More creatives need this!”
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