He is a highly respected member of the Nigerian legal profession and has made significant contributions to the professional ethics over the years.
A senior and founding Partner of Greenfield Chambers with a Ph.D. in Arbitration. The patron of the National ADR Society.
Chief Obegolo is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the highest honorary title that can be conferred on a legal practitioner in Nigeria. He is also the President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) and the President of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC).
He is an expert in ADR, holding Fellowship of a number of professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). He is an alumnus of the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation and a certified ADR Trainer with a specialization in Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation, Arbitration and Arbitral Secretarial Services.
He is a highly-experienced Arbitrator and Mediator. He has served as Sole Arbitrator in commercial arbitrations, served as Counsel in engineering-dispute arbitration and supply contract arbitration. He has mediated several complex disputes ranging from labour disputes and commercial disputes to family and communal conflicts.
In addition to his numerous professional achievements, Chief Emeka Obegolo is also a philanthropist and community leader.
He is the holder of the traditional Chieftaincy title of "Agbawodikeizu na Obeledu" in Anambra State. Akajiugo Anaocha na Okotu
I join his family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating this momentous occasion. I wish him many more happy and successful years ahead.
Here is a short poem to celebrate Chief Obegolo SAN's 50th birthday:
Congratulations to a Legal Icon
High Chief Obegolo SAN, a legend of the law, On your 50th birthday, we give you a round of applause.
You've dedicated your life to justice and fairness, And your contributions are beyond measure.
You are a brilliant lawyer, a respected leader and You're a role model for us all indeed, sir.
As you celebrate this milestone birthday, We wish you good health, happiness, and prosperity.
May your light continue to shine brightly, And may you be blessed with many more years of success.
Ochili Michael Esq
Legaldairy team.