Called to the bar in both British Columbia and Ontario, Abudi is the most academically accomplished Arabic-speaking and Muslim lawyer in BC, and the province’s most senior family lawyer of that background. Since 2012, he has litigated across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and all three territories. Born and raised in Damascus, he brings a deep understanding of the immigrant experience and serves as a trusted mediator within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. Abudi's mother is Damascene, and his father is from the Awaysheh Clan of Al-Salt, Jordan. He serves as treasurer of the Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-op.

EDUCATION

- BSc Genetics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. 2002-2006

- MSc Pathology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. 2006-2010

- JD, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 2008-2011

- LLM Dispute Resolution, Osgoode Hall, Toronto, ON. 2021-2023

FREE NOTARIZATION FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS & MUSLIMS

We notarize and provide notarized copies of documents for free to Arabic-speaking people and anyone who self-identifies as Muslim. Please email admin@abudi.ca with "Pro Bono Notary" in the subject line.