Dr Kunle Ola is a lawyer, academic, and regulatory specialist with extensive experience across legal practice, governance, enforcement, and international policy. He brings a distinctive combination of academic leadership, industry expertise, and global policy engagement to legal education.
As Principal and Lead Consultant of Lordrock Firm, Dr Ola provides strategic advisory services in corporate, regulatory, and international law. He previously served as Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, and Interim Dean of Thomas More Law School, where he provided strategic leadership and contributed significantly to academic and institutional development.
Dr Ola also serves as a Consultant to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), advising on intellectual property policy and development. His international experience has included national representation at major United Nations specialised forums, including the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR), the WIPO General Assembly, and the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP).
He is passionate about bridging legal theory and practice, equipping students with practical insight, global perspective, and the analytical skills needed to thrive in an evolving legal landscape.