ChIPs Network

ChIPs Welcomes Laura Lee Norris to its Board of Directors

ChIPs Welcomes Laura Lee Norris to its Board of Directors Laura Lee Norris, Professor and Associate Dean at Santa Clara University School of Law, joins the ChIPs Network Board of Directors. ChIPs Network has appointed Laura Lee Norris of Santa Clara University School of Law to its Board of Directors. Norris has been involved in […]

ChIPs Week Inspires in D.C.

ChIPs Week Inspires in D.C. Last month, emerging professionals gathered in the DC area for an exciting week of ChIPs events. Women in the first 15 years of their tech and IP law careers explored developments in their fields, learned from one another and built their networks. With the Winning the Work masterclass, attendees learned […]

ChIPs UK & Germany London Reception Gathers Global IP Leaders

ChIPs UK & ChIPs Germany Reception in London Gathers Global IP Leaders The International Trademark Association (INTA) annual conference united the global IP community in London, and ChIPs was there to help leaders connect. On Monday, May 4, ChIPs UK and Germany Chapters co-hosted a networking event at the Supreme Court of London, giving women […]

A Season of Visibility

Attendees of our 2026 NextGen Summit A Season of Visibility Spring is a time for growth, and this April, women in IP are poised to flourish on a global stage. At ChIPs, we’re excited to be a part of so many gatherings and events that celebrate new beginnings and offer professionals like you a chance to […]

Join Us for an Inspiring Week in D.C.

Join Us for an Inspiring Week in D.C. Make sure you share you’ll be joining us for ChIPs week with our LinkedIn gif. ChIPs is committed to giving women ways to thrive in technology, law and policy, and we are each other’s most important resources for success. This April, we will convene leaders and our […]

ChIPs NextGen Summit to Feature FTC Commissioners

ChIPs NextGen Summit to Feature FTC Commissioners Slaughter and McSweeny will be keynote speakers on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, VA. Former FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny (left) and current FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter (right) will speak to a group of NextGen IP attorneys at ChIPs NextGen Summit. This year’s ChIPs NextGen Summit for women in […]

ChIPs 2026 Impact Report is Live

ChIPs Impact Report 2026 Our Impact Report 2026 is officially live! This report is a look back at everything we’ve accomplished together over the past year. From the milestones we’ve hit to the challenges we’ve navigated, it’s all in there, and none of it would have been possible without your support. This past year was a […]

Associates, Invest in Pitching Practice Today

Associates, Invest in Pitching Practice Today Participants from Mock Pitch 2025 prepare for their pitches. Strong pitching skills are essential to growing a client base and communicating the value of one’s legal practice. For women in law, pitch experience is also a valuable opportunity to help close the pay equity gap and advance their careers. […]

Investing in Women’s Early Careers Leads to Organizational Benefits

Investing in Women’s Early Careers Leads to Organizational Benefits Chief study finds that investing in women’s networking leads to company gains. Welcome to 2026: a new year with new possibilities and opportunities to advance women in their careers. At ChIPs, our year always begins with our signature NextGen programming: the Mock Pitch Program and the NextGen […]

ChIPs 2025 Global Summit Recap

Check out reflections from the ChIPs Global Summit below. Discover why year after year, our attendees rate this their favorite conference they attend.