Law, governance, policy and research
Uloma Okoro
Lawyer, AI Governance and Public Policy Researcher.
I work at the intersection of law, institutional governance, compliance and emerging technology policy. My research and public-facing work focus on AI governance, digital regulation, responsible innovation, comparative policy analysis and institutional readiness in Africa and beyond.
About me
A legal and policy profile shaped by regulated industries, research leadership and public interest in responsible AI.
I am a lawyer, compliance leader and policy researcher based in Lagos, Nigeria. My work brings together corporate law, regulatory compliance, data governance, AI policy and public-facing research. Across my legal and governance career, I have worked in fintech, insurance, aviation, technology policy and commercial legal practice, with a strong focus on translating complex regulatory issues into practical decisions for boards, executives and institutional audiences.
My current research interest is the governance of artificial intelligence, especially the legal, ethical and institutional conditions that make AI systems trustworthy, accountable and context-sensitive. I write on comparative AI regulation, responsible AI adoption, African policy readiness, digital compliance and the role of law in shaping technology governance.
I also coordinate cross-jurisdictional research and contribute to AI governance conversations through fellowship work, policy writing, academic publications, training, public speaking and collaborative research projects.
18+
Years across law, compliance and institutional governance
10
Selected publications across SSRN, Zenodo and arXiv
22
Member research group coordinated on comparative AI governance
Publications
Selected research and policy-facing publications. Each item links directly to the publication page.
Opportunities and Challenges for Responsible AI Governance in Africa
The Combined Impact of the Use of Gen AI Tools and Positive Psychology on Chinese EFL Learners: A Quantitative Study
The Combined Impact of the Use of Generative AI Tools and Positive Psychology on Chinese EFL Learners: A Literature Review
Governing AI-Driven Recruitment: Legal and Ethical Issues in Recruitment and Policy Solutions for Fair Employment Practices
The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Vocabulary Learning for ESL/EFL Students: Using Chinese Students as a Case Study
The Impact of Remote Work on Employee Productivity and Well-Being: A Comparative Analysis of Pre and Post-Pandemic HR Strategies
FATF's Peer Review Assessment on the Level of AML/CFT Compliance in South Africa for the Year 2021
The Impact of Political Leadership on Organizational Culture in the Civil Service in Ukraine
Governance and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Nigeria
Fellowships and affiliations
Institutions, fellowships and professional communities connected to my academic, policy and governance work.
AULA Fellowship for Safe AI
Senior Fellow, Africa Lead and Law Lead.
AI Literacy for African Policymakers
Fellowship with OpenSchool Initiative.
University of East London
MBA in progress, UNICAF scholarship.
Lagos Business School
Senior Management Programme and alumni community.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Professional affiliation.
Google Scholar
Research profile and publication visibility.
ORCID
Researcher identifier and academic profile.
Professional profile and public engagement.
Schools attended
Academic and professional education supporting my work in law, governance, management and policy research.
Postgraduate
University of East London
MBA in progress, UNICAF scholarship.
Executive education
Lagos Business School
Senior Management Programme.
Professional legal training
Nigerian Law School
B.L., called to the Nigerian Bar.
Law degree
Imo State University
LL.B. (Hons).
Contact
For research collaboration, speaking engagements, policy work, academic writing and AI governance projects.
Let us connect.
I welcome thoughtful collaborations across AI governance, public policy, legal research, digital regulation, compliance, institutional readiness and African technology policy.