Shikha Shukla 

Associate & Program Director FIDI

Shikha Shukla - Calgary Lawyer…Shikha joined Osuji & Smith in 2022 as a Legal Strategist. An internationally trained lawyer from India, Shikha has experience litigating with prominent senior advocates at the Supreme Court of India in areas of civil  and family laws where she learnt how to draft legal documents, prepare for trial and assist clients in the best possible way. Prior to that, she has worked with multinationals such as Fidelity Investments and H+K Strategies while completing her Bachelors in Law. In 2016, she wrote a paper titled ‘Human Rights and Financial Inclusion’ which was published in a reputed national journal in India.

Shikha is proud of her Indo-Nigerian roots, having grown up in Lagos, Nigeria. She has served as a volunteer with Rotary International and the Indian Cultural Association in Lagos, undertaking projects to assist children with special needs. After moving to Calgary in 2021, she completed her LLM with a specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Law at the University of Calgary while working on a paper that developed a framework for sustainable financial governance in India. She is also part of the Faculty Council at the University of Calgary Law Faculty. 
At present, Shikha is the interim coordinator of the Foot In The Door Initiative – a pioneering program directed to provide a platform for internationally trained lawyers in Canada. Her unique background puts her in the best position to guide and support foreign trained lawyers in Canada. 
In her free time, Shikha enjoys exploring scenic hidden gems in Canada, and loves learning about different cultures and their cuisines. 
Languages: English, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi and Gujarati

 

 

You may contact Shikha at 403-283-8018 or email at s.shukla@osujismith.ca

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