In this interview, Stephanie Chong, President of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and an intellectual property lawyer and trademark agent, speaks about how she came to work in IP; and the various paths for lawyers and non-lawyers in the profession.  She speaks about the roles of patent and trademark agents, paralegals, rights managers, those who work in rights clearance, and clerks; available educational opportunities for those interested in the field; and her typical workday.