Research interests
- Food and agricultural law
- Governance of Big data and AI (in the food and agricultural sector)
- Natural resources development
- Human right, gender and development.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Law from the University of Cape Town, LLM (with High Distinction) from the University of London
- MBA (with High Distinction) from ESUT Business School
- LLB (with High Distinction) from the University of Abuja.
Dr. Jane Ezirigwe is an Associate Professor of Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Ezirigwe has contributed significantly to legal research, advocacy, education, and knowledge mobilization across five continents. She leverages her problem-solving, data analysis, and project management expertise to drive sustainable solutions and address global challenges.
Dr. Ezirigwe is committed to mainstreaming gender perspectives and racial justice in her research, employing socio-legal methodologies to produce evidence-based insights. Her work includes over 50 publications in esteemed outlets such as Law, Technology and Humans, Journal of African Law, Law and Development Review, and The Conversation. She has led over 20 research initiatives that have shaped policy discussions and addressed societal issues, actively engaging with vulnerable communities to advance social justice.
Her contributions extend beyond research; she is a member of the AfCFTA Advisory Council, influencing policy and governance. She has also served on 30+ committees dedicated to ethical governance and compliance, offering expertise on critical legal matters.
Dr. Ezirigwe has taught undergraduate and graduate courses, including legal research methods, environmental law, and international trade & investment law. She has successfully collaborated on grants worth about $2,000,000 and honed her skills through professional development programs at institutions such as Harvard Law School, the University of Cambridge, and the Centre for AI & Digital Policy.
Dr. Ezirigwe has received several prestigious awards, including the Queen Elizabeth Scholar, Olu Akinkugbe Fellow on Business Law in Africa, Fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative, International Bar Association Scholar, and the University of London Award for Academic Achievement.