Spencer Fane attorney Daniel Hwang joined the Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) Alumni Panel on October 20 at the University of Illinois College of Law.
During the event, Daniel discussed his career journey into intellectual property law, navigating common litigation challenges, and his continued connection with the judge he clerked with as a 1L. He stressed the importance of networking and community engagement to his practice.
At Spencer Fane, Daniel is an IP counselor providing guidance throughout the life cycle of intellectual property rights – from development strategy through dispute preparation, risk management, enforcement, and litigation. He enjoys advising clients on how to develop, secure, and protect core IP, drawing on broad subject matter exposure and technical work experience.
Daniel is also a dedicated and active member, officer, and board member of several local community associations such as the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago and the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. Nationally, Daniel is a board member of NKABA, the National Korean American Bar Association and participates in the INTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the International Trademark Association focusing on educational initiatives that provide greater access to the IP profession.