Studying Law Around the World

Erika Bailey⁠⁠ (she|her) has served the University of Toronto for nearly 25 years, specializing in international graduate student advising and coaching. With an MA in Adult Education from ⁠⁠OISE|UT⁠⁠, an MA in Leadership from ⁠⁠Royal Roads University⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Solutions-focused Brief Coaching⁠⁠, her passion is to support internationally trained lawyers and law students with the ⁠⁠University of Toro...

Tony Albrecht is a former litigator turned legal marketing strategist, and the founder of CONTENDER, a company that helps lawyers build trust and visibility on LinkedIn through meaningful, well-crafted content. Known as “The Yoda of LinkedIn Lawyering,” Tony draws on his years of experience as a practicing attorney to guide legal professionals in growing their personal brands and connecting with t...

Amanda Haverstieck is a former big law litigator turned legal writing coach, author, and founder of Writing Law Tutors LLC. After 20 years of writing for high-stakes litigation, she now helps lawyers and law students sharpen their writing skills, build confidence, and communicate more clearly and effectively. She is the author of Dear 1L: Notes to Nurture a New Legal Writer , a bestselling guide f...

Abdi Aidid researches and teaches in the areas of civil procedure, torts, and law & technology at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He received his B.A. from the University of Toronto, his J.D. from Yale Law School and his LL.M from the Faculty of Law. Professor Aidid previously practiced litigation and arbitration at Covington & Burling LLP in New York City and most recently serve...

A partner in Torkin Manes’ Litigation Group, Marco’s practice focuses on appellate litigation and applications for judicial review. He regularly appears on behalf of clients before both the Ontario Divisional Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal. In practice, Marco strategically counsels and advocates for his clients on a range of appellate and public law matters, including administrative, constr...

María Mercedes García is a corporate and securities lawyer with a unique cross-border perspective. Originally from Argentina, she practiced tax law in the public and private sectors for over a decade and taught at the university level before relocating to Canada in 2020. Starting over had a cost: learning a new legal system and rebuilding her career from scratch. After relicensing in Ontario, she...

Recognized leader in legal tech, Colin S. Levy is dedicated to revolutionizing the legal industry by bridging the gap between technology and law. As an author, educator, and speaker, Colin demystifies the complexities of legal innovation. He’s the author of The Legal Tech Ecosystem, co-author of CLM for Dummies, and editor of the Handbook of Legal Tech. With a passion for empowering the legal tech...

Gabriel Lins is a lawyer at CSC Netherlands, where he provides legal support on corporate governance matters to global private-equity firms. He holds an LL.M degree in Commercial and Company Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL), graduating with cum laude, and a bachelor's degree from Federal University of Pernambuco (BRA). Gabriel is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association and has also...

Today we’ll be speaking with Gina Alexandris,  Career Coach & Consultant for Legal Professionals . Gina’s own  beliefs and values  have been shaped by both her professional and academic experiences, and her experiences as the daughter of Greek immigrants to Canada, being a wife, mother, sister and aunt. Before becoming a full-time Coach and Consultant for the Legal Profession, Gina held these ...

Alex Munoz leads Sherrard Kuzz LLP’s Education Law/Educational Institutions practice. He is one of Canada’s leading lawyers in education law, with more than 20 years’ experience representing all levels of school boards and departments. Alex’s extensive practice focusses on employment law, human rights, criminal law, regulatory and administrative matters, as well as civil litigation in the educatio...

Jay Baykara is the CEO of KSI Law, a firm that operates in the creditor space. He focuses on aligning legal services with the goals of creditors by understanding their needs and delivering outcomes that reflect those priorities. He also explores the use of technologies like machine learning to support legal strategy and improve decision-making. He has trial and appellate experience and has appeare...

Laura Frederick is a contracts lawyer turned entrepreneur who has spent 25+ years practicing law across the globe—from San Francisco to Singapore —at top firms like Morrison & Foerster and leading commercial deals at Tesla . In 2020, she started a 30-day LinkedIn challenge sharing contract tips— and it changed everything . Her posts, paired with her signature contract-themed cartoons, gained m...

Jeffery Lamont is the President of Lamont Wealth Strategies . In 1998, Jeffery Lamont followed in his father Ray’s footsteps and began his career in the financial services industry. Over the past 26+ years, he has helped entrepreneurs, lawyers, and other professionals build, preserve, and transition their wealth strategically. A consistent Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier—with multiple...

Bill Denstedt is a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP, where he specializes in all aspects of real estate transactions. With a client-focused approach and a commitment to leveraging new technologies, Bill ensures seamless and efficient service in every transaction. Before joining Loopstra Nixon, Bill was a Founding Partner of Realty Law, a firm dedicated to providing real estate services across Ontario...

Irina is a dedicated legal career coach specializing in helping aspiring and practicing lawyers build successful, fulfilling careers in Canada. With experience as an internationally trained paralegal, an Ontario-licensed lawyer, and a legal recruiter, she understands the unique challenges legal professionals face in the job market. Motivated by a passion for guiding lawyers toward career success,...

Gregg Schoenberg has built a diverse career over the past 30+ years, holding multiple professional roles, including legislative aide, government affairs representative, investment banker, crisis consultant, media start-up founder, content creator, angel and crypto investor, and corporate strategy advisor. His experience across industries has provided him with valuable knowledge and insights that h...

Syeda Nazifa Nawroj, Esq. is a Silicon Valley corporate lawyer specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). With experience at top firms like DLA Piper and Fenwick & West, she has helped founders, investors, and private businesses navigate every stage of growth—from startup to successful exit. Now leading Empowering Legal Solutions PC, Syeda focuses on guiding small to mid-sized busin...

In this third special "series within a series" episode, the tables turn once again as your host, Claudio Klaus, steps into the guest seat to share his experiences from his first semester at a Canadian law school and his journey navigating the Canadian job market. Co-hosted by ⁠⁠Erika Bailey⁠⁠, who has dedicated nearly 25 years serving the ⁠⁠University of Toronto⁠⁠, most recently supporti...

Luciana is a dual-qualified lawyer licensed to practice law in Ontario (Canada) and Brazil. She was admitted to the Brazilian bar in 2011, where she gained extensive experience over approximately 8 years. Initially, she worked as a litigator in the financial industry for 5 years before transitioning to an In-House counsel position. During her time in Brazil, Luciana played a significant role in on...

Sukhi Alberga⁠  is a Canadian lawyer with a passion for innovation and supporting growth-driven enterprises, and extensive experience in the business and health sectors. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s from the University of Toronto, a Juris Doctor from Bond University, and a Health Law certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School. She founded  ⁠Bridging Legal Solutions⁠ , Canada’s first multidiscipli...

Chad Aboud is a coach, adviser, and speaker, former General Counsel, and experienced corporate lawyer. He is the founder of ⁠Chad Aboud Consulting⁠ , where he helps lawyers and business leaders align their natural skills with career strategies to achieve success and fulfillment. Chad is also the host of the ⁠What You're About podcast⁠ , where he explores stories of leaders using their unique talen...

In this special "series within a series" episode, the tables turn as your host, Claudio Klaus, steps into the guest seat to share his journey through Canadian law schools and the process of becoming a lawyer in Canada. Co-hosted by  ⁠Erika Bailey⁠ , who has dedicated nearly 25 years serving the  ⁠University of Toronto⁠ , most recently supporting #NCA internationally trained lawyers and law student...

Bruna Kalinoski is an intellectual property, technology, and litigation lawyer at Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP in Calgary. Her practice focuses on contentious aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial design, and trade secrets, with a particular emphasis on complex IP litigation. Before joining BD&P, Bruna worked at a leading IP boutique in...

In this special "series within a series" episode, the tables turn as your host, Claudio Klaus, steps into the guest seat to share his journey through Canadian law schools and the process of becoming a lawyer in Canada. Co-hosted by  Erika Bailey , who has dedicated nearly 25 years serving the  University of Toronto , most recently supporting #NCA internationally trained lawyers and law s...

Herman Wong is the host of the podcast Law Syrup and an incoming litigation associate at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto. With a passion for making law accessible, Herman has previously served as a Justice Education Fellow for the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), where he was recognized with the Tate Herbert Memorial Post-Secondary Award for his contributions to legal education. An Osgoode Ha...