Nne Christiana Udo became a lawyer in 1993. She obtained a law degree in 1992 from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and a Master’s degree in Business and Commercial law in 2006, from the Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.
After relocating to Canada in 2009, Christiana received her Certificate of Qualification in 2012. This achievement was followed by years of searching out new opportunities, moving across the country and writing even more exams and processing countless amounts of paperwork. Christiana was exempted for pursuing articles based on her years of experience globally and became admitted as a member of the Law society of Upper Canada in 2014. From there, she transferred her membership to the Law Society of Alberta and has continued to practice in the province since then.
Christiana started Thebil Family Law in 2014, fuelled by the hardships that she has encountered along the way and driven by a fierce determination to make society better. In fighting for her clients, Christiana brings the same doggedness and commitment that enabled her to achieve her goals to practice in Canada, alone at the time with three young children.
Christiana is married and has three boys. She loves to make new friends, loves to encourage and help people find hope. One of her favourite things to do is make people smile.
Fatima is an internationally trained lawyer with over 20 years of practice experience across Family Law, Immigration Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate.
She is also a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), a registered member of the College of Citizenship and Immigration Consultants (CCIC) and the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
Fatima obtained a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Abuja in 2002 and Master of Laws degree from the University of Jos in 2008. She was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2003 and the Alberta Bar in May 2024.
She started her career with the Legal Aid Office in Calabar, Nigeria and went on to private practice.
Fatima is client centric and strives to work efficiently to provide clients with cost effective solutions to their legal needs. She is also experienced in client management due to her 13 years of work experience as an Education Consultant for overseas placements.
Outside of law, Fatima enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and cycling when the weather is good.
Amen holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Benin in Edo State, Nigeria, along with a B.L. and Practice License from the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. After successfully completing the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's examination requirements through the National Committee on Accreditation, she earned her Certificate of Qualification in 2022S. Amen completed her Articles at Stanley Law Office, a boutique firm in Calgary and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in July 2023.
Amen practices in Family Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, and Immigration Law. Deeply passionate about the legal profession and her clients, she is driven by a commitment to excellence, with the ultimate goal of strategically defending and advocating for her clients' interests.
Originally from Edo State, Nigeria, Amen also brings valuable experience from her previous role as an in-house counsel in the health sector, back in Nigeria. She is a dedicated team player, avid researcher and listener, and strong communicator, constantly learning and evolving to provide exceptional service in the dynamic legal landscape.
Outside of work, Amen enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, singing and listening to good music, and watching movies. she can be reached at (403) 457-3128, or [email protected].
Becky is an internationally trained lawyer with over 10 years of practice experience across Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment and Human Rights Law. She started her career with the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute, UK and transitioned into working as State Counsel for the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN).
She obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Warwick, UK in 2010. In 2014, She obtained a Master of Laws degree from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), UK in Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management.
She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 and will be called to the Alberta Bar in February 2025. Becky is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
Becky’s career has afforded her the opportunity to proffer cost-effective solutions to her client’s legal needs. She is empathetic and solutions oriented.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading a good book and spending time with her family.
Awa Udo is the Business Manager of THEBIL-LEGAL in charge of the office Operations, which includes all Paralegal assignments and the Company Book keeping & Accounts.
He is also a realtor. He is with the eXp Realty Limited as a Residential Realtor concentrating in Alberta, particularly in Calgary. He is very willing to help newcomers into the city Calgary purchase their first homes as well as those who would want to resale their existing property or properties for good money.
Awa was born in Nigeria on May 28, 1964. He graduated from the University of Calabar and Bayero University Kano, in Nigeria in June 1991 and 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and master’s in business administration respectively. He remained in Nigeria where he worked as a Banker for over 20 years until 2012.
Joshua holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Lethbridge. He is currently in law school at the University of Leicester. He enjoys working out and spends his spare time assisting people with developmental disabilities.
David is currently studying communications at MacEwan University. When not working, David is an avid gamer and enjoys playing soccer.
Precious expertly serves as the Human Resource/ Front Desk Administrator at Thebil Legal, where she plays a crucial role in managing the firm's HR and Front Office Operations. She is responsible for the firm's HR policies, onboarding, employee relations, compliance and daily front office operations. Precious holds a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and communication studies and is currently pursuing her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource and certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).With several years of experience in Human Resource Management and an understanding of needs of a law firm ,she is committed to promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace towards ensuring that all employees have the resources they need to succeed. Her keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and strategic approach plays a crucial role in the firm's success. Precious enjoys travelling to new places for vacation and enjoys watching movies with impressive graphics and animation.
