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Jolene Otieno

Jolene is a high-impact corporate immigration lawyer who thrives under pressure. She is known for cutting risk, moving global leaders, and scaling workforces at speed across complex, regulated markets. From immigration strategy and capital projects to courtroom advocacy, she brings clarity, momentum, and results, while delivering bold, business-ready immigration solutions that keep companies and private individuals moving forward with confidence.

Jolene advises multinational corporations, start-ups, and senior executives on complex cross-border mobility and workforce compliance matters, covering the full life cycle of global talent movement, including business travel and immigration planning. Known for her practical, business-driven approach, she collaborates with in-house counsel and HR professionals to align immigration strategies with commercial objectives. With over 20 years of experience in Canadian immigration law, she has represented clients in various tribunals and served as a curriculum developer and instructor for the Immigration Practitioner’s Program at Bow Valley College.


Education
Bachelor of Laws, University of Saskatchewan, 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Saskatchewan, 1998

Professional Affiliations

Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association (Immigration Law section)
Founding Member, Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Member, Canadian Employee Relocation Council
Member, CPHR (Alberta)