JOLOMI JAMES

Position: Lawyer

JOLOMI JAMES

Position: Lawyer

Jolomi was previously a partner at a leading national law firm in Nigeria, where his practice focused primarily on commercial litigation. He also held key corporate governance roles, serving on the boards of various companies, including as Company Secretary for an oil and gas company.

After relocating to Canada, Jolomi completed his National Committee on Accreditation examinations through the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. During this transition, he volunteered and later articled with the Legal Help Centre, assisting clients with a broad range of family law and civil litigation matters, including frequently appearing before the Court of King’s Bench Protection Order docket, providing duty counsel services.

Outside the office, Jolomi enjoys spending time with his family and watching soccer.

Education:
  • Call to the Bar (Manitoba) – 2025
  • Certificate of Qualification, National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada – 2024
  • Legal Research and Writing Course Certificate, (CPLED) 2024
  • Licentiate’s Degree in Law (B.L), Nigerian Law School, Lagos Nigeria, 2008
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.), Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria, 2005
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • Itsekiri
Professional Affiliations:
  • Member, Manitoba Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Nigerian Bar Association
Corporate Directorships: Board of Directors, Immigrant Centre Manitoba, 2024 – Present