Urerimam Shamaki

Staff Lawyer @Yukon Legal Services Society

Whitehorse, YT, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2026 — Present

Staff Lawyer @Yukon Legal Services Society

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Whitehorse, YT, CA

Providing frontline public defence services across the Yukon, practicing mainly in criminal law (Adult and Youth Criminal Code and CDSA matters), while also handling family law and child protection cases. Appearing regularly in trial courts and therapeutic courts (Community Wellness Court and Domestic Violence Treatment Option Court). Delivering client-centred, access-to-justice focused representation in matters involving liberty, family integrity, and mental health.

EDUCATION

2009 — 2014

University of Maiduguri

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Private Law

2018 — 2018

University of Pretoria

LLM Human Rights & Democratisation in Africa, Law

2014 — 2015

Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos

Barrister at Law, Law

N/A

CDI College

Diploma, Legal Administrative Assistant

ABOUT URERIMAM SHAMAKI

I am a dual-qualified lawyer in Canada and Nigeria with a focused practice in criminal and family law. My background spans Canadian public defence, court operations, and international legal practice, shaping a versatile, client-centred approach to advocacy.I currently serve as Staff Lawyer with Yukon Legal Services Society, providing frontline public defence services across the Yukon. My practice centres primarily on criminal law (Adult and Youth Criminal Code and CDSA matters), while also handling family law and child protection cases. I deliver strategic, trauma-informed advocacy in matters involving liberty and family integrity.I am committed to fairness, cultural responsiveness, and principled representation, with a continued focus on advancing access to justice in criminal and family law contexts.

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