Janet Uosu Gbam

Janet Uosu Gbam has over three years’ experience offering pro bono legal service to indigent persons in her community, specifically focusing on the rights of women. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Janet Uosu Gbam is also certified in Basic Counseling and Rehabilitation skills from the Benue State University in Partnership with the United States office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Currently, Janet leads the pro bono unit at the law firm of Ovbagbedia & Co. where she focuses on securing the freedom of incarcerated persons facing trial without legal representation. She also collaborates with organizations for the rehabilitation and reintegration of these clients back into society. Janet has seven years’ experience volunteering for several justice organizations. She hopes to see a society where people will not be deprived access to justice because of financial impairment. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Janet plans to partner with organizations that offer pro bono legal services and rehabilitation with a focus on making justice available to all.