Class of 2021: Leading from the top

Describe a typical day in your role

I check my emails in the morning between 7am and 8am. Starting from 9am, I discuss the issues with my teams and hold meetings with my partners to explore the important cases. In the afternoon, I either have meetings with my clients, or I start drafting my correspondence. At around 5pm, I check the emails submitted by my team and send them out to clients.

What can be done to attract more women and people from diverse backgrounds to IP?

As founding partner of Chang Tsi & Partners, I vow to create an inclusive workplace where every employee can feel included and valued, and where the differences among us contribute to our harmonious culture.

We believe that an inclusive workplace is the key to attracting more women and people from diverse backgrounds to IP, or any other industry. Around 71% of all of our employees are women and the percentage of female directors and managers at the firm stands at 82%.

Many of our colleagues are minorities or people with disabilities. From recruitment to promotion, we ensure that everyone is treated equally, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity or any other status.

We are proud of the diverse and inclusive workplace we have and the career paths here at Chang Tsi & Partners.