Also known as: GLS
Professional body for Ghana's legal practitioners, hosting its inaugural Annual Bar Conference in September 2026 on legal reforms and the Ghanaian lawyer's role.
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Joy Online
… In a social media post following the maiden Annual Conference of the Ghana Law Society in Accra, the Chief of Staff said legal reforms must improve people’s everyday lives while supporting national development. …
Chief of Staff urges effective implementation of laws to strengthen public confidenceJoy Online
… Reflecting on the maiden Annual Bar Conference of the Ghana Law Society, she said gatherings of legal professionals provide an important opportunity for reflection, professional exchange and discussion on the future direction of the profession. …
Joyce Bawah Mogtari calls for sustained investment in Ghana’s legal professionJoy Online
… In a Facebook post following the Ghana Law Society’s Bar Conference, she said the gathering provided an important platform for members of the legal profession to reflect on their work, exchange ideas and consider the future direction of the profession. …
Justice system depends on lawyers’ integrity and commitment – Joyce Bawah MogtariJoy Online
… Dr Debrah made the call at the maiden Annual Bar Conference of the Ghana Law Society on September 30, where he highlighted the potential impact of delays in contract enforcement and regulatory uncertainty on businesses and investment decisions. …
24-hour economy requires faster justice for commercial cases – Chief of StaffJoy Online
… Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” Mr Bagbin said the effectiveness of any law must ultimately be judged by its impact on citizens. …
Legal reforms must solve real problems, improve justice – BagbinJoy Online
The Ghana Law Society (GLS) has announced Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as the date for its maiden Annual Bar Conference. …
Ghana Law Society sets September 30 for maiden Bar Conference on legal reformsJoy Online
… In a post on X on Saturday, September 19, Mr Dafeamekpor said his tribute was written not in his capacity as an MP, Government Chief Whip or President of the Ghana Law Society, but as a younger brother, comrade-in-arms and student of Mr Pratt. …
Dafeamekpor hails Kwasi Pratt Jnr as ‘scholar of formidable proportions’Joy Online
… Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor Esq, Chief Whip of the Parliament of Ghana and President of the Ghana Law Society, as well as a key supporter of the ongoing Legal Education Reform; Mr Edmond Kombat Esq, Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR); and Mr Lom Nuku Ahlijah Esq …
LGA holds Landmark Conference, AGM and Elections as the Committee on Politics and Elections emerges as the Overall Best Committee for 2025/2026.Joy Online
The Ghana Law Society (GLS) has announced its maiden Annual Bar Conference, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 30, as part of efforts to promote dialogue and strengthen the legal profession in Ghana. …
Ghana Law Society announces maiden annual Bar conference for September 30Joy Online
The Majority Chief Whip and President of the Ghana Law Society, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for responding to concerns raised by law firms over the availability of lawyers during proceedings on the petition against the Chief Justice. …
GBA has no business responding to law firms’ petitions – DafeamekporThe Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has called on Ghana to move beyond passing laws and ensure their effective implementation, stating that public confidence in the justice system depends on tangible results that improve people's everyday lives.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has called on Ghana to move beyond passing laws and ensure their effective implementation, stating that public confidence in the justice system depends on tangible results that improve people's everyday lives.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor, called for sustained investment in Ghana's legal profession at the Ghana Law Society's inaugural Annual Bar Conference, held on September 30 under the theme "Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer." She emphasized that the justice system's effectiveness depends on legal professionals' knowledge, commitment, integrity, and continuous development.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior Presidential Aide Joyce Bawah Mogtari has said the strength of Ghana's justice system depends on the character and commitment of lawyers, not just legal knowledge. She called for continued investment in a legal profession maintaining high standards of professional excellence while responding to the country's changing needs.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called for faster resolution of commercial disputes, predictable licensing, and modernised laws to support Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda, arguing that businesses are less likely to invest where contract enforcement is uncertain or delayed.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin told the Ghana Law Society's Annual Bar Conference that legal reform should be measured not by the number of laws passed, but by whether those laws improve justice, strengthen accountability, protect citizens' rights, and work for ordinary Ghanaians in practice. He cautioned that laws cannot deliver justice if they cannot be effectively implemented or if citizens lack practical means to enforce them.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Law Society has set September 30, 2026, for its maiden Annual Bar Conference under the theme "Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer." The event will bring together legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, and other stakeholders to deliberate on policy gaps and important legal and national interest matters.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has tributed veteran journalist Kwasi Pratt Jnr following the University of Cape Coast's decision to confer on him a Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa, describing the honour as long overdue formal recognition of his five decades of work championing social justice and public accountability.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Legal Green Association held a landmark programme bringing together law students, legal professionals and public officials for a conference, annual general meeting and election of new executives for 2026/2027. The event featured speakers including Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff, Foreign Affairs Minister and Chief Whip of Parliament.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Law Society has announced its maiden Annual Bar Conference for September 30, themed "Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer," bringing together legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, and corporate leaders. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour, alongside the Speaker of Parliament, Chief Justice, Attorney General, and international legal figures.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip and Ghana Law Society President Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor criticised the Ghana Bar Association for responding to concerns from law firms over lawyer availability during Chief Justice proceedings, arguing that law firms are not GBA members and the association has no basis to respond to their petitions.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →