Hon. Teresa Rea, Former Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director at the USPTO will be joined by two of her daughters who are also leaders in IP law, one in-house, and the other private practice.

Join this intimate and inspiring conversation on how generational perspectives can shape leadership and career decisions in today’s evolving IP landscape.

• Exploring how family influences and early exposure to IP can shape career choices
• Identifying strategies for building resilience and confidence at pivotal career moments
• Comparing the realities of in-house versus law firm career paths for women in IP
• Discussing how mentorship and sponsorship differ across generations and practice settings
• Sharing lessons learned about leadership, adaptability, and thriving in a changing IP ecosystem