Olise Fidelis Olise holds three degrees in Law and associated disciplines. He obtained his first degree, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Benin, Benin-city before proceeding to Nigerian Law school, Abuja, where he qualified as a lawyer with the award of Bachelor of Law (BL) degree. And was called to the Nigerian Bar, as a barrister and solicitor. He has since obtained a Master of laws (LLM) and Master of International law & Diplomacy (MILD), degrees from the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. He is currently a doctoral student of the Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Research Topic: State Failure in a Contested Legal Order: Towards a Differentiated Response /Approach to Domestic Terrorism in Northern Nigeria. He worked with several law firms including a consortium of Nigerian law firms – Legal Alliance, which itself was a member of an international consortium of law firms – Counsel Alliance. He also had a stint at corporate legal practice as Legal manager of LafargeCEMENT Plc and Legal manager/company secretary at African Pits & Quarries limited. And later, director, Legal and Admin. He is the principal partner of Legal Advisory Partners. His practice interest is in a vast area of law. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators of Nigeria.