A thoughtful and experienced litigator, attorney Victor Obasaju focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, internal investigations and regulatory matters. He combines strong writing and advocacy skills with a steady, solutions-oriented approach to help clients navigate disputes in federal and state courts across the country.
Victor has represented clients in connection with investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). He brings a sharp, strategic approach to high-stakes litigation, guiding clients through complex commercial disputes, government investigations, and regulatory and enforcement matters. As a member of Barnes & Thornburg’s Litigation department, he advises companies facing significant business and reputational risk — whether in federal or state court, at the pre-litigation stage, or in response to regulatory scrutiny.
Credentials
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., 2017, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Articles Editor, Columbia Law Review
- Indiana University, B.A., 2014, Dean's List
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Clerkships
- HonorableKevin McNulty, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2021 - 2022