Fade Orefuja
Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public
Fade is a Barrister & Solicitor practicing in Alberta, Canada. Prior to being called to bar in Alberta, she worked with the Maintenance & Enforcement Program (MEP) of the Alberta Ministry of Justice, providing increased access to justice in the area of child and spousal support. She also has a deep understanding of the Nigerian legal system where she practiced before relocating abroad in 2005.
Fade specializes in all aspects of Immigration Law (Including visas, refugee claims and judicial reviews). She also has deep knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Law, Child Welfare Law, of which she has successfully represented clients.
Education:
- Alberta Bar, 2017.
- Certificate of Qualification, Canada, 2016.
- Nigerian Law School, BL, 2003.
- University of Ibadan, Nigeria, LLB, 2001.
Professional Membership:
- Canadian Bar Association.
- Calgary Bar Association.
- Law Society of Alberta.
Abiodun Ayeni
Student At Law
Abiodun is an internationally trained lawyer with over a decade of experience and a strong background in criminal law, civil litigation, and dispute resolution. She is currently engaged in criminal defence, immigration, and family law matters, and is committed to delivering client-
centred, accessible legal services.
Prior to relocating to Canada, Abiodun served as a State Counsel with the Edo State Ministry of Justice, Nigeria, where she represented the State in criminal and civil matters at both trial and appellate levels and contributed to legislative drafting and ADR initiatives.
She is known for her practical advocacy, strategic legal analysis, and compassionate client service, and is a recipient of the National Productivity Order of Merit Award and the Exemplary Conduct Award in Nigeria.
Education:
- Student-at-Law, 2025
- Certificate of Qualification (NCA), Canada, 2022
- Nigerian Law School, BL, 2008
- University of Benin, Nigeria, LLB, 2007
Professional Membership:
- Canadian Bar Association.
- Law Society of Alberta.
- Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (Nigeria)
Simi Adewunmi
Student at Law
Simi is a Student-at-Law with a strong legal background in immigration law and small claims matters.
She is also a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant and the Founder and Lead Consultant of Citadel Global Immigration Inc. Simi has approximately 10 years of experience working as an immigration consultant, assisting individuals and families with studying, working, visiting, and immigrating to Canada.
Prior to becoming a Student-at-Law, Simi worked for about four years as a licensed paralegal handling various immigration applications, as well as real estate, family law, and small claims matters.
Education:
- tudent at Law
- Certificate of Qualification, Canada
- Immigration Consulting Diploma, Herzing College
- Paralegal Diploma, Centennial College
- LL.B., University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, University of Windsor
Professional Membership:
- Law Society of Alberta.
- Law Society of Ontario
- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
- Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant