Julian Dobre is the founding lawyer of DOBRMAN, a boutique law firm based in Calgary, Alberta that focuses on new-economy clients, including: technology startups; software developers; content creators; social media influencers; marketing agencies; leadership coaches; artists; musicians; authors; and game developers.

Julian is deeply involved in Alberta's vibrant innovation and music scenes. He is a co-founder and the General Counsel at Catapult Ventures, a business incubator and accelerator in Calgary, Alberta. He co-founded Polity, a software company that provides a platform for democratic elections. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Julian was the lead singer and guitarist in several Calgary rock bands. Julian is a director of ArtsPond, a not for profit that strives to bring technology and the arts to disadvantaged groups.

Julian is a born and raised Calgarian with three degrees from the University of Calgary. He earned a combined JD/MBA from the University of Calgary Law School and the Haskayne School of Business. In both degrees, he specialized in entrepreneurship and innovation. He also holds a BA from the University of Calgary, specializing in sociology and economics.

Julian has extensive work experience in Calgary and Alberta. Prior to founding DOBRMAN, he articled and worked as a junior lawyer at a regional litigation firm in Alberta. His prior work experience includes time at the Alberta Securities Commission, the National Digital Asset Exchange, and Husky Energy.

A member of the Alberta Bar, Julian is the co-chair for the Technology and Intellectual Property Section of the Canadian Bar Association Alberta South division. His professional memberships include the Alberta Law Society and the College of Patent and Trademark Agents.