The founder and principal attorney at AxePoint Law, O. Emil Ovbiagele, is a respected attorney practicing law in the state of Wisconsin. Focusing his practice primarily on employment law and civil litigation matters, he represents employees across the state who have faced issues at their workplace. He also practices business law and counsels businesses, helping them avoid any legal troubles.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in international affairs from Marquette University, Mr. Ovbiagele finished his undergraduate studies in 2011. He pursued law studies at the university’s Law School and graduated in 2014, earning his Juris Doctor degree. He was also the recipient of the Thomas More Law Scholarship and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excelling in trial advocacy studies. After working for a couple of years, he returned to the university to focus on a Master of Business Administration and obtained the degree in 2017, further solidifying his base.

Upon finishing his law school, Mr. Ovbiagele passed his bar exam the same year and was admitted by the State Bar of Wisconsin to practice law in the state. He appears before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

Over the past close to a decade, Mr. Ovbiagele has worked closely with employees and businesses across the state, successfully obtaining justice for them. His endeavors and contributions to the legal society have been honored by several organizations. In 2017, the Wisconsin Law Journal named him an Up and Coming Lawyer. His dedication and commitment to work have earned him a sweet spot in the American Bar Association’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” award.