(Submitted Photo/Foluke Laosebikan)

By Mat Barrett

New President

Lawyer practicing in Melfort named President of Law Society of Saskatchewan

Dec 10, 2020 | 3:00 PM

A local lawyer has been named the President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Foluke Laosebikan, who is the proprietor of FLK Law Firm in Melfort, has been named the head of the organization after being a Bencher since 2017.

“It’s a good feeling, and it’s also a feeling of responsibility at the same time,” Laosebikan told northeastNOW. “There’s a lot of responsibility attached to it.”

Laosebikan started practicing in Canada in 2011 after obtaining a number of degrees in Nigeria and South Africa. She was also a professor for a period of time in South Africa prior to moving to Melfort in 2004.

Laosebikan says her role won’t change very much, except for having a bit more of a say in what goes on as well as running some meetings for the organization.

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According to her, Laosebikan likes to stay away from the spotlight and do her work privately. However, a new position like the President of the Law Society will somewhat change that.

“Three years ago, I would have never thought of it or dreamt of it, or even wanted that kind of position,” she said. “But just upon joining the law society and making contributions, those suggestions were made to me about considering running for president.”

She said a lot of the credit she gives for the new position goes to those who encouraged her to run for President.

Moving forward, Laosebikan said she wants to continue moving the Law Society of Saskatchewan forward and continue to make sure everyone has access to justice, including underrepresented demographics. Another major topic for the organization will continue to be adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I hope to be able to contribute to that this coming year,” Laosebikan said. “As well as always being innovative, listening, and adapting so that the work that we do is relevant and practical.”

Laosebikan added that what she loves about practicing law is that it’s a major pillar of society and that she gets to make sure everyone has access to justice.

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