# Business Strategy, Legal Operations and Career Growth with Bianca Thomas
Episode of Studying Law Around the World, hosted by Claudio Klaus.
Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Duration: 00:22:55
## Summary
This week on Studying Law Around the World, I sat down with Bianca Thomas, Senior Counsel in Technology and Operations at BMO.Bianca is a “Rising Star” in the profession. Her career spans boutique litigation, financial services partnerships at Shopify, capital markets work in the precious and base metals sector, and leading a team of legal operations professionals.We discuss transitioning between practice areas, the role of legal operations, and how courtroom communication skills can transfer to a corporate boardroom.The guest speaks in a personal capacity. Her views do not reflect her employer or any affiliated organization. This discussion is for information only. It is not legal advice and is not an official statement.
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