M. Ingrid Ruiz
Lawyer
she/herIngrid practises primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law and intellectual property law, with areas of interest in entertainment law.
Profile
Ingrid is an associate lawyer with TDS in Winnipeg and practices in the areas of corporate and commercial law and intellectual property law, with areas of interest in entertainment law.
Ingrid graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law in 2019. During law school, Ingrid was actively involved with various committees and extra-curricular activities. She co-founded the Diversity in Law Group, was a Student Director and Board Member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western), volunteered and co-coordinated volunteers for Welcome Place – Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, volunteered for Pro Bono Students Canada, and spearheaded the Manitoba Law Students’ Association’s Yearbook Committee. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 2015, majoring in Sociology and Criminology.
In her spare time, Ingrid enjoys working on film and music video productions, watching movies, keeping up with various sports leagues, spending time outdoors, and traveling.
Additional Information
Certificate in Entertainment Law, Osgoode Hall, 2022
Certificate in Set Orientation, Safety Awareness and Respect in the Workplace, Film Training Manitoba, 2022
Certificate in Intellectual Property Licensing, Osgoode Hall, 2021
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 2015
2021
“Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and IP Ownership” (Presenter) – Intellectual Property Law Course, Robson Hall, University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, 2022
The Canadian Bar Association – Transactional Intellectual Property Committee, “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Lawyers’ Perspective Beyond the Buzz, 2021
First Time Home Buyer Seminar: Real Estate Transactions, 2021
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Western x Black Law Students Association (BLSA): Finding Success in Summer, Articles, and Beyond, 2021
River East Collegiate: Law Student Perspectives, 2019
Creative Manitoba: Contract Law & Copyright Issues, 2018
Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Film Group, effective March 22, 2022
Attended Women in Film and TV Toronto (WIFT)’s “Entertainment Law Workshop” – 2021
The Canadian Bar Association – Transactional Intellectual Property Committee, “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Lawyers’ Perspective Beyond the Buzz, 2021
First Time Home Buyer Seminar: Real Estate Transactions, 2021
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Western x Black Law Students Association (BLSA): Finding Success in Summer, Articles, and Beyond, 2021
River East Collegiate: Law Student Perspectives, 2019
Creative Manitoba: Contract Law & Copyright Issues, 2018
- Article11|13|2023
What is ElevateIP? ElevateIP is a program funded by the Government of Canada aimed at equipping and supporting Canadian start-ups with the tools and knowledge to understand, strategize, protect, manage… Learn More
- Article05|08|2023
Ownership of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs” and each an “NFT”) is an innovative, evolving area of intellectual property (IP) law dealing with digital goods and essentially turning them into high-value collectibles.… Learn More
- Article07|14|2022
What is Entertainment Law? Entertainment law is not in and of itself a “legal specialty” with its own procedures, legislation, or regulations. Rather, entertainment law is the intersection of various… Learn More
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Ecopoxy’s Chief Executive Officer, Jack Maendel, began collaborating with TDS Partner, Silvia de Sousa, at a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Following the launch of their innovative soybean oil-based… Learn More
- Client Impact01|24|2023
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP acted for Rainbow Resource Centre and Assiniboine Credit Union Limited in the purchase and financing of the property located at 545 Broadway in Winnipeg. The property… Learn More
- Event11|21|2023
Dates: November 21 and 22, 2023 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Avenue, Winnipeg Cost: $30 per person for one day or $50 per… Learn More
