Thelma (Onari) Georgewill

Thelma “Onari” Georgewill is an Associate at G Elias, one of Nigeria’s leading law firms, where she brings a distinctive blend of legal expertise and creative technical skills to her practice. Her legal practice focuses on three dynamic and interconnected areas: Intellectual Property, Disputes Resolution, and emerging technologies including Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence. This forward-looking specialization positions her at the intersection of law and innovation, where she advises clients navigating the complex regulatory landscape of digital assets and AI applications.

Onari comes with a background in creative arts and digital design, that gives her unique insights into ownership rights in AI training and the possibilities of AI within the creative economy and allows her to communicate complex legal concepts with clarity and visual precision. Onari’ approaches legal challenges with both the required analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving, making her particularly effective in addressing her client’s issues.

She is an AI ethics and governance enthusiast and has published articles on AI related topics, focusing on the intersection of AI and other fields including Intellectual Property and Data Protection.