# Pivoting from Criminal Law to Canadian Startups with Jumi Odepe
Episode of Studying Law Around the World, hosted by Claudio Klaus.
Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:15:00 GMT
Duration: 00:16:57
## Summary
In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, I sit down with Jumi Odepe, the Principal at Jode Law Firm. Jumi is a dual-qualified lawyer (Canada & Nigeria) who describes herself as "the lawyer that stays with you", guiding founders from their first incorporation all the way to their exit.We discuss her incredible career pivot from practicing Criminal Law in Nigeria to becoming a Corporate Lawyer in Canada. Jumi breaks down the critical legal pillars every startup needs, why "DIY" incorporations often fail when raising capital, and why assigning Intellectual Property (IP) immediately is non-negotiable.If you are an internationally trained lawyer planning a career pivot, or a founder looking to protect your business, this episode is for you.
## Listen
- Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studyinglawaroundtheworld/episodes/Pivoting-from-Criminal-Law-to-Canadian-Startups-with-Jumi-Odepe-e3ecef4
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/38a26d44/podcast/play/114751396/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-29%2F417097413-44100-2-ce9b0068ed05.m4a
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