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SUMMARY:Young Commonwealth Lawyers in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association Virtual Conference - "Comparative Legal Traditions and Modern Legal Practice"
DESCRIPTION:🌍 Join the Conversation. Connect Across the Commonwealth. Shape the Future of Law. \nThe Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) is proud to present its 3rd Virtual Conference\, hosted in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association. \nThis year’s theme\, “Comparative Legal Traditions and Modern Legal Practice”\, will bring together emerging lawyers and law students from across the Commonwealth for an inspiring exchange of ideas\, perspectives\, and professional experiences. \nExpect engaging discussions\, diverse viewpoints\, and meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow young legal professionals from different jurisdictions. Each interactive session is designed to encourage participation\, collaboration\, and the strengthening of the Commonwealth’s enduring bond of legal fraternity. \n✨ Whether you’re looking to expand your legal horizons\, share your voice\, or build international connections\, this conference is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic global legal community. \n📢 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. \nRegister your interest here \nDATE : Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May 2026 \nThis is free to all irrespective of CLA membership status\n\n*Attendance certificates given on request* \nRegister your interest here \nSTART/FINISH TIME :\n13th May 2026                                                                     14th May 2026 \n12.00 am Kingston-4.00 am Kingston                     8.00 am Kingston-12.00 pm Kingston \n1.00 am Nassau-5.00 pm Nassau                              9.00 am Nassau-1.00 pm Nassau \n5.00 am London-9.00 am London                           1.00 pm London-5.00 pm London \n6.00 am Abuja-10.00 am Abuja                                 2.00 pm Abuja-6.00 pm Abuja \n7.00 am Lusaka-11.00 am Lusaka                              3.00 pm Lusaka-7.00 pm Lusaka \n8.00 am Nairobi-12.00 pm Nairobi                           4.00 pm Nairobi-8.00 pm Nairobi \n10.30 am India-2.30 am India                                     6.30 pm India- 10.30 pm India \n1.00 pm Malaysia-5.00 pm Malaysia                        9.00 pm Malaysia-1.00 am Malaysia \n3.00 pm PNG-7.00 pm PNG                                      11.00 pm PNG-3.00 am PNG \n\n\n\n13th May \n13th May \n14th May \n14th May \n\n\nOpening –\n5.00 am BST\nPresident Steven Thiru\nOpening –\n1.00 pm BST\nImmediate Past President Peter Maynard KC\n\n\nWelcoming remarks –\n5.00 am BST \nYCLA Co-Chair Tony Lau and Vice President of ALSA Wisdom Takyi Gyan\nWelcoming remarks –\n1.00 pm BST \nYCLA Co-Chair Mariam Gagi and President of ALSA Chemutai Leonard Chemleo\n\n\n“AI & Privacy Regulations Across the Commonwealth: Convergence or Fragmentation?”\nOng Johnson \nHelen Kwan \nClemens Handl\n“From Uncertainty to Clarity: Mastering Compliance and Governance Early in Practice”\n\nFarheen Ishtiaq-Stansfeld \nDianah Igati \nHin Han Shum \nSarah Lethlean\, Head of Regulatory Affairs\, VLSB+C \n\n\n\n “Let’s debate: what’s the Relationship between arbitration and insolvency and different jurisdictions implications?”\nSapna Jhangiani KC \nChinacherem Nwaubani \nGregory Vijayendran\n“Understanding Fraud in Practice: A young lawyer’s guide on detection and response”\nLloydette Bai-marrow \nJuliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu \nMichael Polak\n\n\n“Past\, Present and Future of legal Practise”\nMazi Afam Osigwe SAN \nNasreen Shah \nEdward Choi\n“What does the public interest mean? What is the role of the Government in advancing public interest?”\nAttorney General of Northern Ireland\, Dame Brenda King \nAttorney General of Ontario\, Doug Downey \nProfessor Grenville Cross GBS\, KC\, SC \nProf. Dr. Chukwunonso Charles Ofodum Esq. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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