“When meeting Evan Oikawa for the first time, you get a sense of his 'true North' immediately and know that you can place your complete trust in him. We met when he was a summer student in our company tax department. Later I approached him to to review my very first consulting contract in 2017. I remember how thorough he was and that he took the time to explain every comment and suggestion with clarity which put me at ease in a highly stressful time. It gives me pleasure to recommend Evan to anyone or any organization that might seek his help. I am grateful to know such a solid human-being and lawyer. ”
About
My name is Evan, I'm a lawyer and mediator practicing law at Osuji & Smith, an award-winning law firm in Calgary. My core professional values include diversity, integrity, accountability, and respect. I genuinely care about each client's case, and work extremely hard to find satisfying solutions to legal issues. When a case goes to trial, I give my all to deliver a win.
Outside of the office, I enjoy staying active through activities like weight lifting, volleyball, rugby, and bouldering. I care about contributing back to the community, and have volunteered with numerous non-profit organizations in Calgary, including the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Calgary Homeless Foundation. In 2017, I was honored to receive a Volunteer of the Decade award for my work with Pro Bono Law Alberta.
I'm always interested in connecting with professionals and other individuals on LinkedIn. Please reach out and let's connect.
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Wondering how to support a mutual desire for an employee to move on? Consider mutual separation agreements and review this excellent teaser by my…
Wondering how to support a mutual desire for an employee to move on? Consider mutual separation agreements and review this excellent teaser by my…
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Well, that was a night to remember! Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and sponsors! This community continues to grow and flourish…
Well, that was a night to remember! Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and sponsors! This community continues to grow and flourish…
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Hat's Off Award - Leadership
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
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"Beginning in April 2019, Evan took on the Acting Registrar role, in addition to his Appeals Officer role. Evan takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and insights with all of the teams he works with. He can often be heard sharing information with other colleagues and is never too busy to answer a pressing question. Above everything, for the 8 months he was the Acting Registrar, Evan did a tremendous job of effectively handling incoming appeals, handling various complex…Description:
"Beginning in April 2019, Evan took on the Acting Registrar role, in addition to his Appeals Officer role. Evan takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and insights with all of the teams he works with. He can often be heard sharing information with other colleagues and is never too busy to answer a pressing question. Above everything, for the 8 months he was the Acting Registrar, Evan did a tremendous job of effectively handling incoming appeals, handling various complex clients with sensitive issues, and providing reliable, consistent and knowledgeable support. Evan approaches each day with enthusiasm and energy, and really shows by example what it means to give 100% day in and day out. Congratulations Evan!" -
Volunteer of the Decade Award (Unattached Lawyer)
Pro Bono Law Alberta
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Law School Entrance Scholarship
University of Alberta
Entrance scholarship based on LSAT score and GPA.
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Jason Lang Scholarships (x2)
Saint Mary's University
Award recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
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