Lawyer Shares How He Bought The Firm He Worked With 5 Years Ago, Now Has Over 24 Employees

A young lawyer named
Charles Osuji and
Managing Partner & CEO at Osuji & Smith Lawyers, top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada has shared his journey to success.

Read his post below as shared on LinkedIn:

Some years back when I was looking for an articling position as a student lawyer, I sent out my resume to many firms. I never got a call back. I didn’t have many people vouching for me. I was new to the country.

Then, I landed my one and only interview with my former Principal, Mr. Smith. One shot. I took it, and got my foot in the door, and eventually bought out the firm less than 3 years later. Since then, I’ve learned that representation is important, but more important is the need to build more table (s).

Few weeks ago, my staff and I celebrated the 5th anniversary of Osuji & Smith. 5 years ago, I bought the firm with just 7 staff members. Now, we are more than 24 and growing. Back then, little did I know that we would grow so fast to become one of the largest solely black-owned/BIPOC law firms in Canada.

All in 5 years. Grit. Consistency. Focus. Good name. Hard work. Strong support.

My previous location could no longer take on the growth, especially my need to give back and give more people an opportunity to succeed – especially folks that look like me.

So, I built a second table, a second location: a brand new, stand alone modern building located at 1109 Edmonton Trail, 3 minutes from downtown Calgary, which we proudly call ours. #Osuji & Smith Place. www.osujismith.ca.

Thank you to my past and present staff who tolerated me for using up every space available in the old location to give others (volunteers, students, interns, etc) the opportunity that took a long time to come to me, and to many other new comers. And to my tribe of supporters across the country and beyond, thank you.

Congratulations to him.