Oludayo Olorunfemi is a strategic consultant, lawyer and gender advocate, known for her brilliance, boldness, and a rare ability to move powerful ideas from concept to execution. With over two decades of diverse experience spanning law, political strategy, public service, real estate and talent management, Oludayo operates at the intersection of influence and impact; providing visionaries, organizations, and industry disruptors with strategies to bring their visions to life. She is the one to call when it’s time to launch something big, navigate complex terrain, or get the right people in the room.
Currently serving as Vice President of the International Law Association (Nigerian Branch), Oludayo brings a powerful blend of strategic foresight, legal acumen, and service-driven leadership to the table; championing bold ideas, driving conversations that matter, and helping shape the future of law and governance in Nigeria.
Beyond her boardroom brilliance, Oludayo is unapologetically passionate about women: their voices, their power, and their full inclusion. Armed with a Master’s degree in Gender Studies and a career rooted in advocacy, she is driven by a personal mission to create space, opportunity, and visibility for women in rooms where decisions are made.
As Principal Partner at Pete Jacobson & Co, Oludayo has spent a significant part of her legal career advising individuals, companies, and institutions on how to navigate complex legal terrain with precision and foresight. Her practice spans corporate law, estate planning, regulatory compliance, property law and dispute resolution—blending technical expertise with a strategic lens that helps clients protect their interests and achieve their goals. Whether structuring or negotiating deals, drafting high-stakes agreements, or interpreting evolving legal frameworks, she provides the legal guidance and certainty necessary for decision-makers to act decisively and mitigate risk.
As the Pioneer Executive Secretary of the Ekiti State Mortgage Board, Oludayo played a pivotal role in unlocking affordable housing opportunities across the state. She secured approval for 550 housing units under the National Social Housing Programme (NSHP) and mobilized an additional ₦9 billion in housing finance through the Family Homes Funds (FHF). She also established strategic partnerships with major players in the property and mortgage sector, including the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), Cooperative Mortgage Bank (CMB), Connect Homes Group, and the Millard Fuller Foundation, among others. Through deliberate stakeholder engagement, inter-agency collaboration, and policy groundwork, she helped stimulate investor interest in Ekiti’s real estate sector. One of her most impactful initiatives was leading the first-ever Ekiti Housing Opportunities public forum in Abuja, designed to demystify mortgage access and engage citizens directly. Under her leadership, the Board laid a solid institutional foundation for long-term housing development and economic growth in the state.
With a sharp political mind and a track record of building strategy from the ground up, Oludayo has served as a trusted consultant on political campaigns across both professional bodies and grassroots movements. From Ekiti to Lagos and Edo States, she has delivered end-to-end support, spanning strategic coordination, message development, and grassroots mobilization for candidates at both state and national levels. Her expertise includes multi-channel campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, and coalition-building, ensuring that candidates don’t just gain visibility, but also traction, credibility, and momentum. Whether behind the scenes or leading teams from the front, her approach is marked by discretion, strategy, and measurable impact.
With a proven ability to transform visibility into leverage and unlock opportunities through high-level connections, she works with thought leaders, creatives, and political aspirants to build magnetic personal brands and manage them with intention. From deal negotiations and platform building to public representation and long-term career strategy, she ensures her clients grow with structure, visibility, and alignment. Through strategic storytelling, event-led exposure, and hands-on representation, she helps clients turn their voice and value into influence, income, and industry relevance.
With over two decades of experience across law, politics, media, real estate, and enterprise, Oludayo has cultivated a powerful cross-sector network grounded in integrity, value, and shared purpose. She facilitates discreet introductions and strategic collaborations that produce results. Trusted by decision-makers and power players, she brings the right people into the right rooms not for optics, but for results that matter.
When it comes to high-level gatherings, Oludayo doesn’t just plan events, she curates unforgettable experiences. From corporate gatherings and closed-door policy roundtables to industry summits, dinners and intimate events, she designs spaces where relationships are strengthened, narratives are shaped, and outcomes are intentional. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of people, power, and purpose, she creates environments that are as strategic as they are seamless. For brands, organizations, and individuals looking to make an impression that lasts, Oludayo delivers experiences that are memorable, meaningful, and meticulously executed.
Smart. Unafraid. Unapologetic. Adventurous. Intuitive. Limitless.
She’s a woman who walks into rooms with both intellect and presence. She’s outspoken, opinionated, and deeply compassionate. She loves good food, values meaningful relationships, and enjoys traveling. She reads everything from legal theory to historical fiction and believes the world is best experienced through travel, conversation, and connection.
Oludayo gives generously, of her time, her mind, her voice, and her network. She’s a big-picture thinker who never loses sight of the people at the center of the mission.
Her academic background includes an LL.B from the University of Ibadan, a B.L from the Nigerian Law School, and two Master’s degrees, one in Law and the other in Gender Studies. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. because, in her words, “learning is a lifestyle.”
If you’re launching something bold, reshaping your industry, or navigating complex decisions with national or global implications, Oludayo is the strategic partner you want in your corner. From high-stakes advisory to curated connections, she helps you go from vision to execution with style, substance, and soul.
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