About O Legal
O Légal is a Canada-based virtual law firm providing legal services in immigration law, private international law, and notarial services, as well as strategic advisory services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and organizations operating across borders.
The firm combines legal analysis with a strong understanding of political, regulatory, public policy, diplomacy, and international negotiation environments to deliver practical and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s objectives.
Founded by Rouba Wehbe, O Légal serves clients throughout Canada and internationally in English, French, and Arabic.
Meet the Lawyer
Rouba Wehbe is a lawyer admitted to the Barreau du Québec and the Law Society of Ontario and the founder of O Légal | Rouba Wehbe Avocate Inc.
Her legal practice focuses on immigration law, private international law, and notarial services, while her advisory practice includes political advisory, public policy, strategic analysis, and international negotiation.
Prior to founding O Légal, Rouba held legal and advisory positions within the Parliament of Canada, where she advised Members of Parliament and Ministers on legislative, regulatory, ethics, compliance, immigration, and public policy matters, and supported the Office of the Prime Minister on strategic legal and policy initiatives.
Rouba also teaches law at Canadian universities. She teaches Private International Law at the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Ottawa and the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) and serves as a Teaching Assistant in Canadian politics and public policy at the Royal Military College of Canada.
She holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs (Diplomacy and Foreign Policy) from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton University.
Her academic and professional background includes legal studies at the Lebanese University, advanced studies at The Hague Academy of International Law, a Master of Arts in International Affairs (Diplomacy and Foreign Policy) from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), professional training in international trade and multilateral negotiations through the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, and continued professional development in diplomacy, international affairs, and geopolitical strategy.
Rouba combines legal expertise with practical experience in public institutions, academia, and international affairs to provide legal representation and strategic advisory services to individuals, businesses, institutions, governments, and organizations.
Services
Immigration Law
O Légal provides immigration legal services under Canadian law tailored to the circumstances of each client.
Services include:
- Temporary residence (visitor visas, study permits, and work permits)
- Permanent residence applications
- Family sponsorship
- Economic and business immigration
- Citizenship applications
- Refugee protection and asylum claims
- Humanitarian and compassionate applications
- Immigration appeals and judicial review
- Legal consultations and strategic immigration advice
Private International Law
O Légal provides legal services in private international law involving cross-border legal issues affecting individuals, families, and businesses.
Services include:
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- International contracts
- International family law
- Conflict of laws
- International jurisdiction
- Cross-border legal disputes
- Legal consultations and strategic advice in private international law
Notary Public Services (Ontario)
O Légal provides notarial services in Ontario by appointment.
Services include:
- Affidavits
- Statutory declarations
- Certified true copies
- Travel consent letters
- Invitation letters
- Commissioner of Oaths services
- Certified signatures and document witnessing
Strategic Advisory Services
In addition to legal services, O Légal provides strategic advisory services to governments, institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals in the areas of political affairs, public policy, governance, diplomacy, and international negotiation.
Services include:
- Political, strategic, and regulatory analysis
- Public policy research, analysis, and development
- Briefing notes, analytical reports, and decision-support documents
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
- Strategic planning and international negotiation support
- Governance, institutional advisory, and project-based consulting
These services are non-legal in nature and are offered separately from legal representation.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Barreau du Québec
- Law Society of Ontario
- Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l’immigration (AQAADI)
- Outaouais–Strasbourg Exchange Committee – Barreau du Québec
Languages
Services are available in English, French, and Arabic.
Contact
Phone & WhatsApp: +1 (613) 220-4009
Consultations are offered by appointment only.
Disclaimer
O Legal | Rouba Wehbe Avocate Inc.
Membre du Barreau du Québec et du Barreau de l’Ontario.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing or using this website does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Advisory services described on this website are non-legal services unless expressly provided under a legal retainer.