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• Judges' Night 2026

  • When
    24 Feb 2026
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    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Cicada Restaurant, 617 S Olive, Los Angeles, CA 90071

  
  

  The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) invites you to our annual Judges Night reception and dinner at the Cicada Restaurant in Downtown LA on February 24, 2026.  

  We are extremely pleased to announce that this year’s guests of honor include the Honorable Leonard P. Stark (Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and formerly District of Delaware), the Honorable James V. Selna (Central District of California), the Honorable Richard Seeborg (Northern District of California), and the Honorable J. Rodney Gilstrap (Eastern District of Texas). The Judges will participate in a panel discussion, moderated by the Honorable Shashi Kewalramani (Fmr.), where they will share best practices for managing complex IP cases, providing a unique perspectives from several IP-heavy courts across the country.

  Pricing:

  Tables seat 10 guests total – 8 guests with 2 seats reserved for a judge and guest or in-house counsel (where available)

  • *Member Table $4,000
  • Non-Member Table $5,000

  Individual Tickets:

  • Member*: $250
  • Non-Member: $300
  • Government / Law Professors: $150
  • Student Member: $115
  • In-house Counsel Member: Complementary
  • Judiciary: Complementary

  * Members of LAIPLA, OCIPLA, and the IP Inns of Court are eligible for the discounted Member rate.

  **Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (provider #2083) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour.
  

  Cancellation Policy

  Cancellations must be received by the pre-registration deadline of Friday, February 6th.

  For any questions or assistance with registration, please email office@laipla.net.

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• Young Lawyers Committee: Spring Happy Hour

  • When
    12 Mar 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Rhythm Room L.A. - 206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014

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  Join Us for the Young Lawyers Spring Happy Hour!

  Connect, unwind, and network at LAIPLA’s Young Lawyers Spring Happy Hour at Rhythm Room L.A.  Enjoy delicious appetizers and refreshing beverages while mingling with colleagues in a relaxed setting.

  Law students are encouraged to register. LAIPLA membership is free for law students, and we would love to welcome our law student community to join as members and attend this event.

  Date:  Thursday, March 12, 2026

  Time:  6 – 8 pm

  Location:  Rhythm Room L.A., 206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  Price:  $20 

  Tickets Include: Two (2) drink tickets & Heavy hors d’oeuvres

  We are thankful for TransPerfect’s and Planet Depos’ sponsorship of this event.

         
  

   And thank you to our Diamond Sponsors for their continued support of LAIPLA.

            

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• LAIPLA Women in IP Committee & ChIPs LA Present: Becoming a Likeable Badass

  • When
    15 Apr 2026
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    11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Loyola Law School (Detailed location will be provided in registration confirmation email)

  

  Becoming a Likeable Badass

  A Fireside Chat with Alison Fragale

  
  

  LAIPLA Women in IP Committee and ChIPs Los Angeles Chapter are pleased to present an engaging in‑person program featuring Alison Fragale, award‑winning professor and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.

  Join us for an insightful fireside chat exploring the intersection of likability, power, and professional success. Professor Fragale will examine the status gap women face at work and how perceptions of assertiveness and warmth shape leadership opportunities, offering strategies for influencing how women are seen, gaining recognition, and advancing in complex professional environments.

  This program is designed for attorneys and professionals at all career stages who are interested in leadership, influence, and advancing women in the legal profession.

  
  

  Event Details

  Date: April 15, 2026

  Time: 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Loyola Law School

  About the Speaker

  Alison Fragale is an award‑winning professor, speaker, and organizational psychologist. She is the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, a best-selling book examining how women can build influence and power by combining assertiveness and warmth. Her work focuses on leadership, negotiation, and gender dynamics in the workplace.

  Registration Information

  Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

  Confirmation and additional event details will be sent upon registration.

  The first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Attendance in person is required to receive a copy.

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• LAIPLA Spring Seminar 2026

  • Start
    01 May 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    03 May 2026
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    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Ojai Valley Inn, 905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023

  
  

  
  

  Join us at Ojai Valley Inn

  905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023

  May 1-3, 2026

  Reconnect with friends and colleagues at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn! Early-bird registration opens soon. Agenda to follow.

  Interested in speaking on a panel or hosting a networking break at Spring Seminar? Potential sponsors, please contact office@laipla.net.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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