Beyond Business: ILS Partner Mei Tsang Inspires the Next Generation of Legal Talent at UCI Law

Great lawyers don't just build successful careers. They help open doors for those who come next. This past weekend, Mei Tsang, Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at ILS LLP, joined fellow legal professionals at the University of California, Irvine School of Law's Saturday Academy of Law (SAL), connecting with high school students, undergraduates, and law students exploring their futures in the legal profession.

For Mei, the experience was a reminder of what makes the legal community special: the willingness to share experiences, offer guidance, and help the next generation find its way.

Opening Doors to the Legal Profession

For students considering a career in law, hearing directly from practicing attorneys can make a world of difference.

Through a panel discussion, participating attorneys had the opportunity to share their professional journeys, introduce students to different areas of legal practice, and offer a closer look at what a career in law can involve.

Mei also shared her experience mentoring a student from the Orange County School of the Arts who hopes to pursue a career in intellectual property law.

Reflecting on the event, Mei shared:

“Seeing so many bright, curious, and engaged young people genuinely excited about the law was incredibly rewarding. I've also had the pleasure of mentoring a student from the Orange County School of the Arts who wants to pursue IP law. Experiences like these remind me why mentorship matters so much. The future of our profession is in good hands, and I'm excited to see where these young minds will go.”

The Future of Law Needs Great Minds

At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and raising questions about the future of legal work, it's easy to focus on what technology might replace.

But as the world becomes more complex, the need for thoughtful, capable, and curious legal professionals remains as important as ever.

The next generation of lawyers will face challenges that look very different from those of today. They'll need more than technical knowledge. They'll need sound judgment, creativity, resilience, and the ability to understand the people and businesses they serve.

That's why mentorship matters. A conversation with an experienced attorney can help a student see a path they hadn't considered before. And sometimes, simply knowing that someone believes in their potential can make all the difference.

At ILS, we believe supporting young people as they explore the legal profession is a meaningful part of our responsibility to the broader community.

We Speak Business. We Invest in People.

At ILS, We Speak Business is more than a tagline. It reflects how we approach our clients' challenges: with commercial understanding, practical judgment, and a commitment to delivering results.

That same commitment to excellence goes hand in hand with our belief in people. Building a great law firm isn't just about the matters we win or the clients we serve. It's also about the talent we develop, the opportunities we create, and the profession we help shape. We value hard work and exceptional legal ability, but we also believe that different backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences make our profession stronger.

Mei's participation in UCI Law's Saturday Academy of Law reflects that belief in

action. We're proud to see our attorneys giving their time to students, sharing what they've learned, and helping make the legal profession more accessible to those who aspire to join it.

And as ILS continues to grow, we're always looking for exceptional lawyers and aspiring legal professionals who share our ambition, curiosity, and commitment to excellence.

The future of law is worth investing in. And we're excited to help build it.

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Mei Tsang is a Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at ILS, bringing over 25 years of legal and business experience. She advises clients on global IP strategy, complex litigation, portfolio management, and strategic transactions, with extensive experience leading high-stakes patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes before federal and state courts and the TTAB.

A former law firm owner and IP practice leader, Mei brings a business-driven perspective to intellectual property strategy. She served as the 2025 President of the Orange County Bar Association and currently leads its Charitable Fund. Her work has earned recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Legal 500.

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