Meet The Team

A team of lawyers, creatives, and strategic advisors driving innovation across legal, media, and business operations.

Meet Our Team

Driving Legal Innovation for Africa’s Fashion Ecosystem

Bernice Ofunre 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. She is a recognized expert in fashion law, startup advisory, and intellectual property strategy, known for making law practical, accessible, and empowering for creatives and entrepreneurs.

Anita Olohitare Asein

Director of Finance & Brand Investment

Anita is a fashion business strategist and accessible finance advisor with deep experience in building brands, structuring investments, and enabling access to capital. At the Institute, she leads initiatives focused on funding fashion ventures, investor readiness, and creative business sustainability.

Samuel Ekpemede

Partnerships Lead

Samuel leads strategic partnerships at the Fashion Law Institute. He manages collaborations with industry stakeholders, legal experts, and creative businesses to strengthen the Institute’s reach and impact across Africa’s fashion value chain.

Ogundipe Olayinka

Sustainability Lead

Olayinka brings a strong background in environmental sustainability and ethical production. She leads research, policy development, and stakeholder engagement on sustainability in African fashion, driving conversations on circularity, EPR, and green fashion law.

Olamide Idowu

Associate, Legal Operations

Olamide supports the Institute’s legal operations, including compliance filings, contract review, and regulatory documentation. Her structured approach and eye for detail ensure legal processes run smoothly for our clients and programs.

Eleojo Onwulchola

Associate, Programs & Projects

Eleojo oversees key programs and legal support projects at the Institute. With hands-on experience in contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and business advisory, she ensures that creatives receive timely, practical legal guidance.

Grace Efiong

Associate, Programs & Research

Grace contributes to program design, research, and advisory work on fashion law and entrepreneurship. She supports IP protection, business structuring, and strategy, with a strong focus on startups and creative founders.

Abayomi Olusegun

Associate, Corporate & Creative Advisory

Abayomi supports clients in the creative industries with legal structuring, contract negotiation, and IP protection. His cross-sector expertise and entrepreneurial insight help creatives and brands navigate the business side of fashion.

Rejoice Ebhodaghe

Associate, Digital Media & Communications

Rejoice leads digital communications at the Institute, translating complex legal topics into clear, relatable content. She supports legal awareness campaigns and drives engagement across all digital platforms.

Dawn Osiomwan

Counsel, Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

Dawn is a senior advisor on corporate compliance, tax law, and regulatory planning. With over five years of experience in corporate and internet law, she provides high-level legal support to startups, NGOs, and creative businesses across Africa.

Roseline Ejodamen Isibor

Communications & Community Engagement

Roseline supports strategic communications, brand storytelling, and community engagement at the Institute. She plays a key role in connecting our mission with our wider fashion and legal community.