Carlsmith’s Alicia Fung and Ian Wesley-Smith Named 2026 Emerging Legal Stars

Carlsmith Ball partners Alicia M. Fung and Ian R. Wesley-Smith have been recognized as 2026 Emerging Legal Stars. 

Alicia Fung is based in the firm’s Honolulu office and is in the Transactional practice group, advising clients on a wide range of business matters with an emphasis on Real Estate & Development and Business & Corporate law. 

Alicia received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawai‘i where she was a Regents Scholar. After working as a Construction Engineer, Alicia returned to UH and obtained her J.D. and M.B.A. Prior to joining the firm, she clerked for the Honorable Derrick M. Chan at the Intermediate Court of Appeals. 

Her commitment to service includes volunteering with the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education, which was established by the Hawaii Supreme Court, and serving as a Board Member for the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA). 

Ian R. Wesley-Smith is a litigator in the firm’s Hilo office. He graduated first in his class at William S. Richardson School of Law. 

Ian’s skill as a litigator has been recognized by his peers. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation. He has also been selected multiple times by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. 

Early in his legal career, Ian represented a client pro bono in a federal jury trial and prevailed, securing sizable damages for his client. The HSBA recognized Ian with the Ki’e Ki’e Award for outstanding pro bono service. He continues his service to the community in his role as a Director of East Hawaii on the HSBA’s Young Lawyers Division Board. 

For more about Alicia and Ian, go to www.carlsmith.com.