George summered at the firm in 2024. He earned his Bachelor of Law from Igbinedion University in Nigeria, where he graduated with Distinction and was awarded the Dean’s Prize for exceptional academic performance. During law school, George served in a leadership role in the Law Students Association. George practised law in Nigeria for four years, most recently as in-house counsel at a prominent real estate and construction company. In this role, he managed all aspects of the company’s real estate transactions, and oversaw the company’s corporate governance, corporate compliance, transactional support and dispute resolution matters. After moving to Canada, George completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Humber College and received his Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation. Prior to joining Aird & Berlis as a summer student, George was a legal assistant, where he supported various lawyers in the Corporate/Commercial and Tax Groups. Outside of work, George enjoys playing soccer, practising kickboxing, playing video games and exploring new restaurants and bars.
