Simisola Obasan
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My Story

From Immigrant to Trailblazer

A journey of faith, service, and leadership

About Simisola

Who She Is

I am Simisola Obasan — a multiple award-winning, triple-qualified lawyer, and the founder of Grandforth Legal Practitioners. With over 16 years of legal experience, I have built my career as a multi-licensed Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, and Commissioner for Oaths, known for my unwavering commitment to excellence in legal practice and client advocacy.

The Historic Achievement

I am proud to be the first Black, first immigrant, and first person of colour (first BIPOC) to serve as a Councillor in the City of Airdrie — and I stand as the youngest Airdrie City Councillor. In this role, I bring fresh and well-rounded perspectives to policies and decisions that directly shape the lives of Airdrie residents. It is an honour I hold with both humility and determination.

Community Champion

As the immediate past President of the Airdrie Black Community, I have been — and continue to be — a fierce advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion at the local, provincial, and federal levels. Service is not an obligation for me; it is a calling.

Family & Faith

At the heart of everything I do, I am a devoted wife and mother. I have been happily married for 14 years and am blessed with two wonderful children. Balancing family, leadership, and professional excellence is one of the greatest privileges of my life, and a testament to what intentionality, discipline, and faith can build.

Vision

Whether in the courtroom, the classroom, or the community, I am a visionary leader, mentor, and role model — passionately championing safety, justice, education, and community empowerment. My commitment remains to serve, to advocate, and to continue opening doors for those who will come after me.

Credentials

Qualifications & Experience

Legal

  • Barrister & Solicitor
  • Notary Public
  • Commissioner for Oaths
  • Adjudicator, City of Airdrie Assessment Review Board

Law Degrees

  • LL.B (Bachelor of Laws)
  • B.Sc. Public Administration
  • Lead City University

Graduate

  • M.A. Communication & Language Arts
  • University of Ibadan

Continuing Education

  • AI & Data Sciences — University of Calgary
  • Harvard University

Teaching

  • Instructor / Faculty Member
  • Bow Valley College (Law)

Public Service

  • Public Service Officer
  • Government of Canada (since 2021)
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In Her Words

"Service is not an obligation for me; it is a calling."

— Simisola Obasan