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Bisi Obateru

Bisi Obateru

Nominated for:Trailblazer
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The Trailblazer Award for a Legal Innovator

Presented to an immigration attorney who is reimagining what’s possible — whether through technology, novel legal strategy, or a bold new approach to serving clients. This award honors the innovators who aren’t just keeping up with change, they’re creating it.

Bisi is the relentless founder of JustiGuide, an incredible immigration tech platform that was awarded one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025. While it's making waves for its innovation in AI, what strikes me most about Bisi is his passion. If you ever get 5 minutes to talk with Bisi, two things will strike you: first, his impeccable, unbeatable style. Second, his incredible passion for immigration, having dedicated his life to helping immigrants, being an immigrant founder himself. I couldn't recommend Bisi enough for this award!

Nominated by Daniel Kwik

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