Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women in Leadership – a digital publication which provides support to women no matter where they are in their leadership journey through their insightful commentary. Formerly the Executive Board Director at Centre for African Business Education, she is actively fighting for social justice. Shola is now available to speak at diversity and inclusion, women’s rights, and race events.
A British-born Nigerian political and women’s rights activist, she is the Founder of Legal Distinction – a consultancy that provides businesses cost-effective legal solutions and strategies for success. Highly educated she has a slew of qualifications - LLB from University of Buckingham, LLM from London School of Economics and Political Science, MA in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster, MBA from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Law from Birkbeck, University of London. Her TEDx Talk “This is why I resist” is a rousing speech on why she, or anyone should not be defined by the colour of their skin, gender or religion.
Shola is passionate about teaching Intersectional Feminism at the Women for Refugee charity to female asylum seekers. Shola is also particularly interested in educating people about the deep roots of racism and anti-blackness in the UK and the US, she authored “This is why I resist”. She has also been the Co-Chair of the Africa Committee at the American Bar Association, Legal Negotiator at Citi Bank, Legal Counsel at Schroders, Assistant General Counsel at JP Morgan, and Director and Assistant General Counsel at Bank of America Merill Lynch.
Shola is often featured on platforms like BBC News, CNN, Sky News, ABC News, HuffPost, British Vogue, Metro, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Stylist, Independent, and Evening Standard. She is an expert on all things related to race, gender, discrimination, diversity and inclusion, and is determined to increase people’s purview and sensitivity towards these topics. Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is an excellent choice to book for your upcoming event. Hire her today!
