Shikha Shukla is an Associate Lawyer at Osuji & Smith Lawyers, where she provides strategic and results-driven legal services in employment, immigration, family, civil, contracts, business & corporate, and personal injury law.
After spending 18 years in Lagos, Nigeria, Shikha pursued her legal education at Christ University’s School of Law (India), earning an integrated degree in Business Administration and Law in 2019. She later completed her LLM at the University of Calgary in 2023, specializing in Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law. Prior to moving to Canada, she gained invaluable litigation experience working alongside senior advocates at the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.
Areas of Practice in Alberta & Achievements
Labor, Employment & Civil Litigation
Successfully secured summary judgments in favor of clients.
Represented clients before the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench to obtain favorable outcomes.
Negotiated and settled complex employment disputes.
Advocates for clients through thoughtful and strategic negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
Immigration Law
Assists clients in exploring and applying for pathways to permanent residency in Canada.
Creates long-term immigration strategies tailored to client goals.
Represents refugee applicants before the Refugee Protection Division.
Corporate & Business Law
Successfully closed business sales worth over $1 million.
Drafts tailor-made agreements to address unique business needs and transactions.
Provides strategic advice on contract disputes, helping businesses navigate risks and protect their interests.
Reviews and negotiates commercial contracts, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Thought Leadership & Community Involvement
Beyond her legal practice, Shikha occasionally writes for The Globe & Mail’s Nine to Five section and has appeared on CBC Radio One to discuss employment law issues in Canada. Her articles have also been published by well-known content aggregators.
Shikha is passionate about mentorship and community engagement. She is afounding member and director of the Foot in the Door Initiative (FIDI), a Canadian not-for-profit dedicated to supporting internationally trained legal professionals. Through her leadership and collaborative team efforts, FIDI has empowered over 100 legal professionals in Canada to find their footing. She is also a mentor with IMPACT Mentoring & Networking, a program founded by the Indian Society of Calgary to help newcomers and immigrants connect with local mentors and gain a better understanding of the job market.
A skilled communicator, Shikha is known for her practical, client-focused legal adviceand effective advocacy. She believes in delivering strategic solutions with integrity, efficiency, and a results-driven approach.
You may contact Shikha at 403-283-8018 or email at [email protected]