MANAGING LAWYER, CALGARY
Ronke Omorodion is the Managing Lawyer of our Calgary office. She is a dual licensed lawyer who obtained her first law degree from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 2009 and licensure from the Nigerian Law School in 2010. She was called to the Alberta Bar in 2021 after completing her articles with us at Donna Purcell QC Law.
Prior to relocating to Canada in 2018, Ronke ran a private practice and was known as the “entrepreneur’s lawyer.” She delivered innovative legal solutions to entrepreneurs and small businesses by simplifying complex legal issues and helped entrepreneurs understand the legal implications of carrying on business in Nigeria.
Her practice areas encompassed the full range of corporate and commercial legal services, Wills and Estate and Real Estate Transactions.
Ronke is an active member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and was currently appointed the Geographic District Representative (Central Alberta) she is also a member of their seminar committee. In addition, she volunteers as a section executive in CBA’s Research Lawyers section and is a peer support volunteer with Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (ASSIST).
Aside from law, Ronke has extensive social media management and digital marketing experience.
Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, going for walks, watching crime movies and playing board games like Monopoly and Scrabble.
Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)
- Bar Admission Course (June 2020 – March 2021)
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Ottawa, Canada
- Certificate of Qualification (January 2020)
The Nigeria Law School, Lagos
- Bachelor of Law (October 2009 – November 2010)
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- LLB (Hons) (May 2005 – July 2009)
University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
- Diploma in Law (May 2002 – September 2004)
I help entrepreneurs navigate the legal complexities of running their business. I work with my clients to put in place proper legal structures for their businesses and improve their productivity by ensuring they have the right contracts and agreements. I also make sure their intellectual property is protected and help them avoid the different legal pitfalls that can arise from running a business.
My legal services include;
- Drafting and reviewing sundry legal contracts
- Incorporating businesses for startups
- Preparing legal documentation for websites
- Advice on Trademark and Copyright registration
- Yoruba