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 Canada and began her career in the IP and Technology groups at a top national law firm in Toronto. She has litigated a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, mechanical, high technology, and software, from both technical and economic perspectives.

Bruna previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Justice Eladio Rocha of the Court of Appeals of the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where she was involved in deliberations on various civil and commercial disputes. She holds an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School and a law degree from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Before transitioning to law, Bruna studied Dentistry for two years, giving her a background in health sciences.

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 students at the Faculty of Law’s #GPLLM and #LLM, this episode is the beginning of a series of podcasts that dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the Canadian legal landscape as an internationally trained lawyer from day one.

The first episode is called "Touchdown" as a nod to aviation lingo, capturing that key moment when the wheels first hit the ground. Before touchdown, the plane goes through a flare —a gentle rise to prepare for a smooth landing. Similarly, this episode marks the beginning of Claudio’s journey into the Canadian legal world, with more to explore as he settles into his new path.

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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 Toronto’s Faculty of Law’s graduate programs, specifically the GPLLM and the LL.M. She coaches and advises them in their orientation to, and engagement with, the rigorous recruitment processes for future law licensing candidates, as well as on their licensing processes. In particular, fostering communities of kindness and belonging through mentorship, networking, and transparent dialogue are at the heart of her work.

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 Hall Law School alum, Herman has a background in journalism, holding a Bachelor of Journalism and a Combined Honours degree in French from Carleton University, where he received several academic accolades. He has a strong commitment to mentorship and community engagement, which is reflected in both his legal and media work.

Law Syrup is a podcast that delves into hot topics on Canada law and legal-related careers. Hosted by Herman Wong, the series features candid conversations with special guests including academics, and activists, aiming to demystify complex legal issues and foster a more inclusive dialogue around justice. Co-produced with the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) and supported by The Law Foundation of Ontario, Law Syrup blends insightful commentary with a casual, approachable tone, making legal discussions accessible to everyone. This season’s guests include high-profile figures like Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin and other guests within the legal practice and beyond. Herman's dedication to improving access to justice and transparency within the legal system is at the heart of every episode. Listen to it at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dO4Z3PdAgEO8GJbMw5IbD?si=9172ba4712e44d0c