ILS Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its New Los Angeles Office

On October 22, 2026, ILS LLP welcomed clients, business leaders, and longtime friends to celebrate the grand opening of its new Los Angeles office at 355 S. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles.

Guests traveled from across Southern California, the Bay Area, and even China to join the celebration. For some, it was a chance to reconnect with attorneys who had guided them through pivotal business decisions. For others, it was their first opportunity to experience ILS beyond the conference room.

More than an office opening, the evening was a celebration of the relationships that have shaped ILS—and the people who continue to make its growth possible.

A new chapter for ILS, made possible by the people who have been part of its story.

(Event Highlights: Grand opening flower arrangements from clients and business partners)

(From left to right: Maggie Zhang, Esq. | Andy Yu, Esq. | Anna Sun, Esq. | Richard Liu, Esq. | David Azar, Esq. | Fiona Xu, Esq. | Mei Tsang, Esq. | David Liu, Esq.)

(Event Highlights: Food and refreshments 1)

Built on Trust. Growing Together.

A law firm’s growth can be measured in many ways: new offices, expanded practices, and a growing team of attorneys. But behind every milestone are the people who made it possible.

Over the years, ILS has had the privilege of working alongside entrepreneurs building their first businesses, established companies entering new markets, and industry leaders navigating complex legal challenges.

(Andy Yu, Esq., connecting with a client)

(David Liu, Esq., and ILS IP Paralegal Nia Leonard)

Some of those relationships began with a single contract or an urgent legal question. Others have grown into years of collaboration, spanning transactions, litigation, compliance, and business expansion.

On October 22, many of those relationships came together under one roof.

The new office was filled with flowers sent by clients and business partners, while a message wall quickly became a collection of handwritten congratulations and personal notes. Throughout the evening, familiar faces exchanged hugs, old friends caught up, and new connections formed.

(David Azar, Esq., connecting with a client)

(Event Highlights: Business executives and entrepreneurs networking at the reception 1)

(Event Highlights: Business executives and entrepreneurs networking at the reception 2)

These were the moments that mattered most. Because the strongest client relationships are not built around a single matter. They are earned through years of trust, shared challenges, and results that matter.

A New Office. A Bigger Vision.

At 5:15 p.m., guests gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. ILS partners took the stage to introduce their practices and share the expertise behind the firm’s expanding legal capabilities—from corporate transactions and complex litigation to intellectual property, employment, immigration, and regulatory compliance.

Managing Partner Richard Liu, Esq. addressed the guests, reflecting on the firm’s journey and expressing his appreciation for the clients, colleagues, and business partners who have contributed to its success.

(From left to right: Maggie Zhang, Esq. | Andy Yu, Esq. | Anna Sun, Esq.)

(From left to right: David Azar, Esq. | Fiona Xu, Esq. | Mei Tsang, Esq. | David Liu, Esq.)

(From left to right: Richard Liu, Esq. | David Liu, Esq.)

As the ribbon was cut and the room erupted in applause, the moment marked more than the opening of a new workplace.

It represented how far ILS has come—and where the firm intends to go. From its roots in Los Angeles, ILS has grown into a firm with offices in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Shanghai, supporting businesses across industries and international markets.

(Event Highlights: Clients and ILS team members celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony)

As clients face increasingly sophisticated legal and commercial challenges, ILS continues to invest in exceptional talent, deeper practice capabilities, and stronger collaboration across its offices.

The new Los Angeles office reflects that commitment: building a stronger, more connected firm equipped to serve clients at every stage of their growth.

Serious About the Law. Not Afraid to Have Fun.

Rather than hosting a traditional reception filled with formal presentations, ILS wanted guests to experience the firm in a more personal way.

Throughout the new office, six interactive stations brought ten of ILS’s core practice areas to life. Guests stepped into a mock courtroom, climbed a venture capital challenge from seed funding to IPO, and tested their instincts on real-world artificial intelligence and intellectual property scenarios.

Each station was hosted by ILS attorneys, turning complex legal concepts into approachable conversations, friendly competition, and plenty of laughter.

(Event Highlights: Game hosts engaging with guests at the interactive stations)

Attorneys who typically spend their days navigating high-stakes disputes and sophisticated transactions found themselves cheering on contestants, explaining game rules, and celebrating each completed challenge.

The experience offered a different perspective on what it means to work with ILS.

Great legal counsel requires more than knowing the law. It requires understanding business, communicating clearly, and connecting with the people behind every decision.

That is the spirit ILS hoped to share with every guest.

（Mei Tsang, Esq., sharing a fun moment with business partners)

Good Conversations. Great Company. A Night to Remember.

As the evening unfolded, the new office came alive. Over cocktails, dinner, and sweeping views of Downtown Los Angeles, entrepreneurs exchanged ideas, business leaders explored new connections, and longtime clients caught up with the attorneys they had come to know and trust.

(Event Highlights: Food and refreshments 2)

(Event Highlights: Food and refreshments 3)

Across the office, guests moved between conversations and interactive challenges, collecting stamps along the way. The evening concluded with a prize drawing, bringing another round of cheers and applause.

(Anna Sun, Esq., and Mei Tsang, Esq., connecting with a client)

(Richard Liu, Esq., networking with accomplished entrepreneurs in the U.S.)

(Maggie Zhang, Esq., connecting with a client)

Yet some of the best moments happened away from the spotlight. A spontaneous conversation between old friends. A shared laugh over a missed trivia question. A quick photograph that turned into a lasting memory.

(Event Highlights: Richard Liu, Esq., celebrating with a prize winner)

The kind of moments that rarely make it into a formal business announcement—but say a great deal about the people behind a firm. For ILS, the evening was a reminder that relationships are at the heart of everything the firm does.

The Next Chapter Starts Here.

A celebration like this belongs to everyone who helped make it possible. To the clients and friends who traveled across cities and continents to join us, to the partners who sent their congratulations, and to every member of the ILS team who worked behind the scenes: thank you.

Your trust, support, and dedication have helped shape the firm ILS is today.

As ILS enters its next chapter, the firm remains focused on attracting outstanding legal talent, strengthening its multidisciplinary capabilities, and delivering the strategic, business-minded counsel its clients depend on.

The new office represents an investment in that future. But the foundation remains the same.

(Event Highlights: The ILS legal team)

(Event Highlights: A fun group photo of ILS partners)

(Event Highlights: A fun group photo of the ILS team)

(Event Highlights: More fun moments with the ILS Litigation team)

Offices may change. Teams may grow. Opportunities may take us further.

What endures is our commitment to the people who place their trust in us.

Here’s to the relationships that brought us here—and everything we’ll build together.

The next chapter begins. We Speak Business.

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As Managing Partner at ILS, Richard Liu ranks among the leading U.S. attorneys in corporate, employment, and regulatory law. He is known for crafting legal strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives and advising Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives on corporate transactions, financing, privacy, and employment matters across the technology, healthcare, and financial sectors.

Before founding ILS, Richard practiced at top defense firms, where he developed a reputation for anticipating risks and designing strategies that balance protection with growth. He has secured favorable outcomes in contract and intellectual property disputes, represented clients in state and federal courts, and is recognized for combining large-firm expertise with boutique-firm agility. Richard is also a frequent speaker at industry and legal conferences.

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