Ehinfun-Adekunle was among 68 legal practitioners sworn in as Senior Advocates of Nigeria by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday, October 12, 2026, during the opening of the 2026/2027 legal year.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee approved her elevation on July 23, 2026. Four women were among the 68 lawyers selected for the prestigious rank.
Here are 10 things to know about her:
1. Born in Kaduna State
Ehinfun-Adekunle was born on June 25, 1986, in Kaduna State. She hails from Ijero-Ekiti in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria.
2. Studied Law at Obafemi Awolowo University
She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, between 2003 and 2009.
She subsequently attended the Nigerian Law School from 2009 to 2010 before proceeding to the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, where she earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Trade Law between 2011 and 2012.
She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom.
3. Worked at Established Legal Organisations
Before joining Afe Babalola & Co. as a partner in September 2013, Ehinfun-Adekunle held positions at D. D. Dodo & Co. and the Nuhu Ribadu Campaign Organisation.
Her experience across legal practice and other professional settings contributed to her career development.
4. Partner at Afe Babalola & Co.
Ehinfun-Adekunle became a partner at Afe Babalola & Co. in September 2013.
Her areas of practice include complex litigation, commercial dispute resolution, oil and gas, arbitration, election petitions, transactional law and regulatory compliance.
She has also appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
5. Elevated to SAN in 2026
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee approved her elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on July 23, 2026.
She was subsequently sworn in alongside 67 other legal practitioners by the Chief Justice of Nigeria on October 12, 2026.
Her elevation at 40 makes her the youngest female lawyer to attain the rank in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.
6. Developed an Interest in Advocacy Early
Her interest in law reportedly began during childhood. According to accounts of her early life, her parents described her as talkative, a trait also reflected in her primary school reports.
Stories told by her father about politics in the old Western Region and the legal career of Chief Rotimi Williams, popularly known as “Timi the Law,” helped shape her interest in the legal profession.
7. Inspired by Mentors
Ehinfun-Adekunle has identified prominent legal practitioners, including Aare Afe Babalola, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Kehinde Ogunwumiju and Pastor R. A. Ogunwole, as influences on her career.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has also publicly celebrated her achievement and reportedly mentored her since they met when she was a young law graduate around 2010 or 2011.
8. Advocates Justice System Reform
Following her elevation, Ehinfun-Adekunle identified delays in the administration of justice as a major challenge facing Nigeria’s legal system.
She noted that prolonged litigation places significant financial and emotional burdens on litigants and called for reforms to improve the efficiency of the judiciary.
Her recommendations include judicial financial autonomy, compliance with court orders, the establishment of specialised commercial courts and measures to reduce the Supreme Court’s caseload.
9. Supports Mentoring Young Lawyers
Ehinfun-Adekunle has emphasised the importance of mentoring young legal practitioners, particularly women, and maintaining high professional standards in legal practice.
Her career progression highlights the role of professional development, mentorship and sustained commitment in advancing within the legal profession.
10. Her Elevation Marks a Significant Career Milestone
Attaining the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria at the age of 40 represents a major milestone in Ehinfun-Adekunle’s legal career.
The SAN rank is one of the highest professional distinctions in the Nigerian legal profession. It recognises legal practitioners who have distinguished themselves through advocacy, professional conduct and contributions to the administration of justice.
Her achievement places her among the women who have attained the prestigious rank and highlights her professional journey in Nigeria’s legal sector.
