Welcome

Africa’s 1st Fashion Law Institute

Empowering the intersection of law and fashion

We are Africa’s Fashion Law Institute, pioneering legal education, advocacy, and innovation at the intersection of fashion and law. Our mission is to safeguard creativity, strengthen industry frameworks, and position African fashion on the global stage.

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Fashion Law and 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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FLI Research and 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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African Fashion Ombuds and Dispute Resolution House

Africa’s first neutral forum dedicated to resolving disputes in the fashion, apparel, textile, beauty, leatherwork, accessories, modeling, and creative industries. We provide tailored mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services to foster trust, fairness, and sustainable growth across the continent’s fashion economy

Shaping Fashion Law in Africa

Leading Africa’s conversation at the crossroads of fashion, law, and business.

Research & Policy Development

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Capacity Building & Education

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Industry Engagement

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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.

Meet Our Team

Bernice Ofunre Asein

Executive Director

Ogundipe Olayinka

Sustainability Lead

Roseline Ejodamen Isibor

Communications & Community Engagement

Our Impact

Shaping policy. Supporting creatives.

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The Fashion Law Institute helped us understand trademark law and register our designs. It’s a game-changer for small fashion brands like ours.
Ada
Founder, Threads by Ada

Awards & Press

NBA Lagos branch Law week X Fashion Law  Institute

Fashion Law Institute holds Pro bono Legal Clinic

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