New association for lawyers, Ghana Law Society officially launched by Speaker Alban Bagbin
The Ghana Law Society, a new association for lawyers in Ghana, was officially launched by Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at its inaugural Annual Bar Conference in Accra. The event brought together legal professionals and government officials to discuss legal reforms and the role of Ghanaian lawyers in constitutional development and justice.
Why it matters
The establishment of a new legal association in Ghana could influence the country's legal profession, constitutional reforms, and access to justice. It signifies a potential shift or expansion in legal advocacy and professional development within the nation.
The Ghana Law Society, a new association for lawyers in Ghana has been officially launched.
It was launched by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at the maiden edition of the association’s Annual Bar Conference in Accra on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).
Present at the event included the Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine and a representative from the Chief Justice’s Office.
The conference which was held on the theme: “Legal reforms — the place of the Ghanaian lawyer,” brought together members of the legal profession, the Judiciary, Parliament, government and other stakeholders.
The official launch of the GLS also follows its establishment as a new association within the country’s legal profession.
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