Lawyer Profile

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Ola Oshodi is the owner and founder of Ola Oshodi Law, a general corporate and commercial practice situated in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ola has over a decade of experience practicing as a lawyer in two jurisdictions. Ola is passionate, result driven and has a sound work ethic. Practice areas include: • Business structuring and Organization • Franchise Law • International law • Business Immigration • Corporate Governance • Drafting and Negotiation of Commercial agreements • Commercial Insolvency. Educational Background: • Law Society of Ontario • Nigeria Bar Association • Ontario Professional Conduct & Practice Course • Canadian Foreign Lawyers Accreditation |National Committee on Accreditation • The Chartered Governance Institute: ICSA (England & Wales) • Master of Public Administration, Public Policy | University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria • Bachelor of Laws | Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria Prior to relocating to Canada, Ola worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer with a foremost law firm in Nigeria where she quickly distinguished herself as a Barrister and Solicitor. Ola has handled several high-profile matters both in Nigeria and Canada. Other volunteer activities and Professional affiliation: • Speaking Engagements with Financial Organizations. • Member- Consumer Law Committee of the Ontario Bar Association • Volunteer Lawyer – Black Legal Action Centre. • Coach- Law Society of Ontario & Advisor Network Program • Canadian Association of Black Lawyers • Black Female Lawyers Network • Women’s Law Association of Ontario • Canadian Bar Association Ola is licensed to practice law in Ontario, Canada and Nigeria. She is also a Chartered Secretary.