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Oluwatosin Akande (she/her)

Articling Clinician
Whistler
Languages:
English
Yoruba

Tosin holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Lagos, a Barrister at Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School, and accreditation by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. She has over a half-decade of legal practice experience in corporate law, governance and compliance, and a track record of passionate advocacy for social causes.

Tosin is particularly passionate about volunteering with organizations focused on access to justice, women’s rights and environmental sustainability. She provided legal aid to underserved women at the Women’s Law Clinic, a non-profit organization in Nigeria. Her research on waste management issues in Nigeria has been published in several law e-journals, reflecting her commitment to addressing societal challenges through thought leadership.

Committed to helping people understand and navigate legal systems, Tosin is excited to be part of the Everyone Legal Clinic, where she can provide legal services to communities in need. In her leisure time, she finds joy in reading, outdoor activities, and spending quality moments with family and friends.