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Legal AI Essentials: Africa Edition for Firms — Equipping Africa’s Legal Professionals for an AI-Driven Future

Leroy Bruce

Leroy Bruce

Content Marketer, Kwame AI Inc

Jan 15, 2026

Kwame AI hosted the Legal AI Essentials: Africa Edition for Firms workshop on November 25th, 2025, at the Google Accra AI Community Center, in Accra, Ghana — a landmark gathering designed to equip forward-thinking legal professionals with the practical, ethical, and hands-on skills needed to integrate AI into legal practice. The exclusive training workshop brought together selected lawyers from the most AI-forward law firms, corporate and government legal departments, judiciary and judicial service, and the legal aid commission in Africa for an immersive, high-impact learning experience focused on the future of work in the legal industry.

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From start to finish, the workshop delivered a deep exploration of how legal teams can leverage Eskwai and other AI tools to enhance research quality, accelerate drafting, streamline workflows, and uphold responsible technological adoption. Participants engaged in foundational training on AI and its role in the legal industry, followed by a live demonstration of the capabilities of our trustworthy legal AI, Eskwai — showcasing real-time legal research, automated drafting, document analysis, and how AI fits seamlessly into both litigation and transactional workflows. Practical exercises allowed attendees to experience first-hand how these tools can be applied within their firms to boost efficiency, accuracy, and strategic output.

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The workshop also included rich discussions around ethics and responsible AI, ensuring that every participant left with a grounded understanding of how to adopt AI solutions without compromising professional standards, client confidentiality, or legal integrity. This was complemented by real-world insights from law firms already using Eskwai, giving attendees a look into best practices and success stories emerging from within the African legal ecosystem. The day concluded with vibrant networking, knowledge sharing, and discussions about the evolving relationship between technology and legal practice across the continent.

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We are deeply grateful to our expert speakers who delivered exceptional insight and clarity throughout the workshop:

Keynote Speaker: Dominik Stammbach, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University

Kwame AI Leadership Team

  • George Jojo Boateng, PhD, CEO & Cofounder of Kwame AI
  • Victor Wumbor-Apin Kumbol, COO & Cofounder of Kwame AI
  • Frederick Abu-Bonsrah, Esq., Legal Counsel at Kwame AI
The Eskwai leadership team posing together at a workshop. From left to right: the Legal Counsel, the CEO, and the COO, all wearing black branded Eskwai t-shirts.

Law Firm Speakers

  • Edem Okudzeto, PhD, JD, Senior Associate at Sam Okudzeto & Associates
  • Maame Ekua Yaakwae Asaam, Esq., Associate at Reindorf Chambers (DLA Piper Africa, Ghana)
  • Godslove Emmanuel Bogobley, Esq., Associate at AB Lexmall & Associates
  • Kwasi Safo Akonnor, Esq., Associate at N. Dowuona & Company.
A collage of images of speakers from top law firms in Ghana, including Sam Okudzeto & Associates, Reindorf Chambers, AB Lexmall & Associates, and N. Dowuona & Company.

Special thanks go to Jadel Studios for capturing the moments, Google for hosting us at their community center, and to every participant who brought their curiosity, insight, and forward-thinking mindset to the room. Your engagement made this workshop not just informative, but truly transformative.

The Legal AI Essentials workshop reflects our commitment to empowering Africa’s legal ecosystem with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in an AI-driven era. As the landscape evolves, we remain dedicated to supporting law firms and legal professionals who are ready to lead the next decade of legal innovation.

Stay tuned for more learning opportunities, training programs, and future sessions as we continue shaping the future of law together.

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