A prominent lawyer in private practice and lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Ms. Natasha Lamptey, has passed away.
She died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after battling cancer.
Having joined UPSA in 2016, Ms. Lamptey served as a lecturer in Public International Law and Immovable Property Law.
Prior to her tenure at UPSA, she contributed her expertise to the Law Faculties of Zenith University College and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Ms. Lamptey’s academic focus revolved around Internet/Cyber Law and Public International Law.
The deceased who was also a patron of the law school’s mooting society, was particularly interested in the development of laws and policies to combat cybercrime, as well as exploring how basic international law norms could be leveraged for the advancement of the people of Africa.
Her educational journey included pursuing a post-graduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University’s Faculty of Law.
Subsequently, she furthered her studies at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where she earned a Master of Laws degree (LLM) in Internet Law and Policy.
Her studies provided her with extensive knowledge on contemporary developments in telecommunications and internet law.
Ms. Natasha Lamptey’s contributions to legal education and her dedication to advancing legal frameworks for the digital age leave a lasting impact on the legal community.