LILIAN OLIVIA ORERO

Lilian Olivia Orero is a distinguished Technology Law Specialist and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Lilian has advised numerous governments, international organizations, and corporations across 17 African countries. She brings a unique combination of legal expertise and technical understanding to the complex intersection of innovation, regulation, and human rights.

Her practice focuses on providing strategic counsel for the digital age, with core expertise in:

1. AI Governance & Digital Policy:Advising on AI regulation, algorithmic accountability, platform governance, and the legal frameworks for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
2. Data Protection & Privacy: Guiding clients through compliance with GDPR, pan-African data conventions, and national laws, including data transfer mechanisms and privacy-by-design implementation.
3. Technology Transactions & IP: Supporting startups and established tech companies in Fintech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech and other sectors with technology licensing, IP protection, and regulatory compliance.
4. Regulatory Advisory & Risk: Conducting technology compliance audits, impact assessments, and developing governance frameworks to mitigate legal and reputational risk.

Lilian has provided authoritative legal analysis for leading institutions, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women, the African Union Commission, and European Union Spotlight Initiative. She is recognized for translating complex legal and regulatory challenges into actionable strategies for digital transformation. Her diverse training across multiple jurisdictions—including the EU, UK, USA, and Canada—equips her with comparative legal expertise essential for advising clients operating in multi-jurisdictional technology environments.

Lilian’s legal advisory experience includes:

• Regulatory Compliance Advisory: Supported UNDP’s assessment of Digital Public Infrastructure readiness across multiple countries, developing compliance frameworks and safeguards for government digital transformation initiatives
• Policy & Legislative Advisory: Advised the African Union Commission and UN Agencies on rights-based governance frameworks, including data privacy considerations in regional violence prevention monitoring systems
• Technology Litigation Support:Conducted legal research and compliance risk assessments on AI decision-making systems, digital identity platforms, and platform accountability frameworks
• Corporate Legal Services: Provided legal and compliance advisory to technology startups across Fintech, EdTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, and e-commerce sectors at Adanian Labs
• International Trade & Digital Policy:Engaged in analyzing digital policy frameworks within international trade law, focusing on data governance, e-commerce regulations, and cross-border digital trade policies at ALP East Africa

During her spare time, Lilian is proficient tennis player and is also the founder of SafeOnline Women Kenya (SOW-Kenya), a testament to her ability to build legally compliant, rights-respecting technology solutions. 

Additionally, Lilian has authored multiple published research papers on digital rights, automated decision-making policies in Africa, digital surveillance regulation, and human rights-based approaches to digital identity systems.