Hassana Barnabas-Agbada, an innovative legal practitioner and technology law expert, will feature as a speaker at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference on Monday, August 25, 2025. She will lead discussions on the timely topic: “Disruptive Artificial Intelligence”.
AI is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, embedding itself in research platforms, drafting tools, and case management systems. The session will spotlight how lawyers must adapt to this shift, developing new skills, rethinking practice methodologies, and embracing technological competence.
It will also explore the broader implications for legal education, encompassing curriculum reform, pedagogy, assessment, and the ethical challenges of practising law in an AI-driven era.
Barnabas-Agbada, currently Head of Commercial Operations and Legal Services at Union Systems Limited, brings a wealth of expertise to this conversation.
With a background in commercial law, regulatory compliance, and technology transformation, she has pioneered the integration of legal tech in Nigeria’s judiciary through Union Systems’ flagship platform, Curia.
Her role as a certified ISO Auditor and Data Protection Officer further grounds her insights in global standards of quality and security.
She has been a speaker at several high-profile events, including the NBA Section on Legal Practice (SLP) Conference, where she continues to advocate for the adoption of digital tools and innovative change management in the justice sector. Beyond her professional influence, she is passionate about mentorship and bridging the gap between law and technology in Africa.
Her session at the NBA-AGC promises to be a defining moment for lawyers seeking to understand and harness the transformative power of AI in legal practice.
