Awuese Leontina Iorchor is a Legal and Policy Associate at Hamu Legal, where she applies an analytical perspective to the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. Awuese advises clients on various regulatory and policy issues across intellectual property, data protection, artificial intelligence, and extended reality (XR) frameworks, helping both startups and established organisations navigate emerging frontiers with precision.

Her work encompasses legal research, policy advocacy, and strategic thought leadership. With a focus on advancing data-driven governance and responsible innovation in Africa, she has authored commentaries on differential privacy, digital rights, and the structure of regulatory sandboxes. She is a trusted voice in shaping inclusive, rights-centred frameworks for emerging technologies, often drawing from comparative legal systems and interdisciplinary research. Awuese is especially passionate about designing legal ecosystems that are suited to African realities.

Beyond her professional advisory role, Awuese has held leadership and trustee positions in civic and legal education organisations and remains committed to institutional reform, youth engagement, and policy innovation. She has presented her work at regional fora and actively contributes to dialogues aimed at strengthening the link between law, policy, and the public interest.

Awuese’s contributions at Hamu Legal reflect her belief that law must evolve alongside society, and that sound legal strategy can be both visionary and pragmatic. She brings depth, diligence, and a fresh, critical perspective to every brief she undertakes.