Risto Ojakoski

Risto Ojakoski is a District Judge specializing in civil cases at Itä-Uudenmaan käräjäoikeus since February 2023, adjudicating a variety of civil disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and child support issues. Prior to this role, Risto served as a Trainee District Judge, gaining extensive experience presiding over numerous cases. Risto is also an Associate Lawyer at Hannes Snellman, focusing on employment law, advising clients on diverse matters including employment contracts, redundancy procedures, and legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, although currently on leave due to the judicial position. Risto has held various roles in HR and employment law, including Vice-Chair of the Board for the Hannes Snellman Personnel Fund and Employee Relations Specialist at Restel Oy. Academic credentials include a Master of Laws from the University of Helsinki and additional legal studies at Leiden University and Salzburg.