A Fireside Chat with the Master – Ms. Ella Cheong, JP – A Pioneering Intellectual Property Lawyer and Recognized Entrepreneur in Asia

On 16 March 2023, Ms. Ella Cheong, JP gave a talk entitled “A Fireside Chat with the Master - Ms. Ella Cheong, JP – A Pioneering Intellectual Property Lawyer and Recognized Entrepreneur in Asia” to CityU law students and alumni. This seminar was part of the “Fireside Chat with the Master” seminar series developed by the School of Law Students’ Professional Development and Public Service Programme (“PDPS Programme”), which features the most prominent members of the legal profession in Hong Kong. The talk was held in person at the School of Law for students and online for alumni.

Ms. Cheong is the Founder and Senior Consultant of ELLALAN, a law firm in Hong Kong, the Singapore firm of Ella Cheong LLC and a supporting office of Ella Cheong IP Services Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. Ms. Cheong has over 50 years of practice experience in the legal field and is recognized as one of the best female lawyers and a pioneer in IP practice in Asia.

During the talk, Ms. Cheong addressed four topics which catered to the interests and needs of students: (i) Path to becoming a lawyer; (ii) Ms. Cheong’s career as a lawyer; (iii) How to pick law firms and (iv) Tips for young professionals. Her words of wisdom and advice had helped the audience gain a deeper understanding of not only the legal profession but also work and life.