Ms. Ijeoma Ononogbu is a distinguished legal professional with unparalleled expertise in international dispute resolution. As a Solicitor of England & Wales and a Barrister & Solicitor of Nigeria, she has built a formidable reputation as a thought leader, mediator, and advocate for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). With a career spanning multiple jurisdictions, Ijeoma is committed to revolutionising dispute resolution through innovation and technology.

A visionary in the field, she is the Founder and CEO of Dispute Resolver, an organisation dedicated to fostering efficient and effective conflict resolution. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), a testament to her outstanding contributions to arbitration and mediation. Her passion for legal technology and innovation is evident in her role as the Co-host of the ODR 2025 Conference at Greenwich University, London, a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of dispute resolution.

Ms. Ononogbu holds an LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary, University of London, further cementing her academic prowess in the field. She is also a Fellow of the National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, the pioneering institution for Online Dispute Resolution. Her involvement with this esteemed center underscores her influence in the digital transformation of dispute resolution.

Her contributions extend to global policymaking. Notably, she was among the legal professionals who submitted the Technical Draft Notes on ODR to the United Nations. This significant effort led to the General Assembly’s approval of the Draft Notes on 16th December 2016, which now serves as a guide for business-to-business and business-to-consumer online dispute matters. This milestone demonstrates her commitment to establishing robust legal frameworks that cater to the evolving digital economy.

Recognising her expertise in cyber and technology law, the Hong Kong government approached Ms. Ononogbu in 2021 to assist with legal advancements in this space. Consequently, she became one of the founding members of The Hong Kong Inclusive Global Legal Innovation Platform on Online Dispute Resolution (iGLIP) in collaboration with UNCITRAL. This initiative further reinforces her leadership in fostering legal innovations on a global scale.

Ms. Ononogbu continues to shape the discourse on digital dispute resolution. She recently presented a groundbreaking paper on Dispute Resolution in the Digitalised Evolution at the 75th session of UNCITRAL Working Group II on Dispute Settlement. Her insights contribute significantly to ongoing discussions about the future of dispute resolution in an era of rapid technological advancements.

Passionate about the transformative power of ODR, Ms. Ononogbu actively advocates for the integration of technology in legal processes, ensuring greater access to justice in an increasingly digital world. Her expertise, dedication, and global influence make her a driving force in shaping the future of dispute resolution, both online and offline. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, Ijeoma Ononogbu remains at the forefront, pioneering innovative solutions that bridge traditional legal practices with the future of technology-driven justice.