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Known for her analytical mindset and attention to detail, she consistently provides thoughtful and strategic legal solutions. Her strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and clear communication make her a trusted advisor. Joanna is highly respected for her contributions to the Polish community in Turkey and her ability to navigate complex legal matters with professionalism.
Joanna Kuruçaylıoğlu
Joanna Kuruçaylıoğlu
Polish Law & Fereign Law
She knows Polish (native), Turkish (fluent), English (fluent) and Russian (basic). She is interested in International law, world policy, history of World War II, reading books, psychology, sport.
Rzeszow University / Jagiellonian University, Masters in Law
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Ankara University │ Erasmus Program
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Approaches her work with a deep sense of dedication, professionalism, and integrity. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her commitment to providing tailored legal solutions that meet her clients' needs. Her strong problem-solving abilities and proactive attitude ensure that she consistently delivers high-quality results in both Polish-Turkish legal matters and international law. Joanna’s approach is client-focused, always aiming to build trust and maintain clear, effective communication to ensure the best outcomes for those she serves.
Distinguished legal consultant specializing in Polish and Turkish law. With a strong academic and professional background, Joanna brings extensive experience in international law, migration law, and legal advisory services for the Polish community in Turkey.
Joanna earned her Master’s degree in Law from Rzeszow University in 2015. During her academic years, she gained valuable experience through internships at the District Court in Nowy Targ, where she worked in both the civil and criminal divisions, assisting in drafting court judgments, participating in hearings, and familiarizing herself with judicial procedures. She also completed a traineeship at the Parliamentary Office of Law and Justice in Nowy Targ, where she was responsible for preparing parliamentary documents.
As an active member of the legal and journalistic communities, Joanna contributed as a journalist to Desuetudo, the Rzeszow University newspaper, covering criminal cases and social psychology topics. Her commitment to social work extended to her voluntary roles at Amnesty International, the Youth Forum of Law and Justice in Krakow, and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara, where she assisted in the logistical preparations for EURO 2012.
Her academic journey also took her to Turkey, where she participated in the ERASMUS exchange program at Ankara University in 2011-2012. She later became the first Polish citizen to pursue a Ph.D. in Turkish Private Law at Istanbul University, focusing on work permit legislation in Turkey and Poland in the context of EU integration. She has authored scholarly articles on migration law, including topics related to Turkey’s Temporary Protection Regime, published in the University of Szczecin’s Scientific Journals.
Beyond academia, Joanna has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Polish community in Turkey. In 2016, she founded the Association of Poles in Istanbul, serving as its first chairwoman, and launched Lehistan Sokağı, the first Polish-language newspaper in Turkey. Her contributions to Polish journalism earned her the prestigious Maciej Płażyński Award in 2018 for media serving Poland. Through her association work, she has also provided legal assistance to Polish nationals in Turkey.
Joanna began her legal career in Turkey at Bıçak Law Firm in Ankara in 2019 and has since worked at leading law firms in Istanbul. Recognized for her expertise in Polish-Turkish legal matters, she is a recommended lawyer by the Polish Consulate in Istanbul and the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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