LAIPLA Spring Seminar 2026 (01 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us at Ojai Valley Inn

905 Country Club Road, Ojai, CA 93023

May 1-3, 2026

Join colleagues and friends for an inspiring weekend of MCLE programming, activities, and connection at the stunning Ojai Valley Inn. Register today to reserve your seat for thoughtfully designed sessions, exceptional dining, and a weekend getaway in beautiful Ojai.

The early bird got the worm – Spring Seminar Promotional Package Pricing has sold out! Conference tickets available now!

Conference tickets include:

Full seminar registration, including 8+ MCLE credit hours (with specialty credits) and networking opportunities.

Exclusive access to Spring Seminar activities, including the Ojai wine tasting and other special events.

Gourmet meals from Ojai Valley Inn, Friday dinner and cocktail reception; Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail reception; and Sunday breakfast included.

While the LAIPLA room block is full, you can still join us at Ojai Valley Inn! Please visit https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/ to book directly or reach out to office@laipla.net for assistance booking your stay at Ojai Valley Inn. There are also several other hotels at various price points less than a 5 minute drive away, including Chantico Inn & Suites, Emerald Iguana Inn, Hotel El Roblar, Su Nido Inn, Casa Ojai, and more!

We are excited to announce keynote speaker Bridget Smith, Senior Director, Assistance General Counsel – Intellectual Property at Relativity Space. Bridget will present: IP at Escape Velocity: Protecting Innovation in the New Space Economy.

See below for a list of CLE Panels that will be offered. Specialty CLE credits are available! Stay tuned for more information, including additional panels and an announcement of our keynote:

Life Sciences IP in Practice: Industry Perspectives on Evolving Standard

Moderated by Sarah Cork from Cork Maloney; featuring panelists Arka Chatterjee, Jessica Hudak, Chris de Mauny, and Miguel Lopez

Being Mindful of Implicit Biases that May Impact the Valuation of the Case in a Mediation

Presented by JAMS; featuring panelists Judge Shashi Kewalramani (Ret.), Judge Pregerson (Ret.), and the Honorable Douglas F. McCormick

Secondary Liability under Trademark and Copyright Law

Presented by Greenberg Traurig; featuring panelists Hon. James V. Selna, Professor Jack I. Lerner, Julianna Simon, and Nina Boyajian

Emerging Expert Trends for Patent, Copyright and Trade Secret Cases

Presented by Signature Resolution; featuring panelists Judge Suzanne Segal (Ret.), Judge Amy Hogue (Ret.) and Greg Derin.

Trade Secret Litigation 2026: Navigating Particularity Requirements and Remedies in Misappropriation Case

Moderated by John R. O'Donnell from Jones Day; featuring panelists Steven Zadravecz, Andrea Jeffries, and Randall Kay

What’s in a Baseball Name: Prosecuting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team name trial

Presented by Judicate West; featuring Hon. Andrew J. Guilford (ret.)

The Modern Patent Litigator’s Dilemma: Choosing the Right Battlefield(s) in 2026 and Beyond

Presented by Irell & Manella; featuring panelists Scott Bain, Christopher Abernethy, Charlotte Wen, and Jordan Nafekh

See below for a schedule of the weekend:

Friday

3:00pm Registration opens

3:55pm Opening Remarks

4:00pm Panel #1: Being Mindful of Implicit Biases that May Impact the Valuation of the Case in a Mediation

5:00pm Networking Break

5:15pm Panel #2: Emerging Expert Trends for Patent, Copyright and Trade Secret Cases

6:30pm Reception and Dinner

Saturday

7:30am Registration and Breakfast open

9:00am Panel #3: Secondary Liability under Trademark and Copyright Law

10:00am Networking Break

10:15am Panel #4: Trade Secret Litigation 2026: Navigating Particularity Requirements and Remedies in Misappropriation Cases

11:15am Networking Break

11:30am Panel #5: The Modern Patent Litigator’s Dilemma: Choosing the Right Battlefield(s) in 2026 and Beyond

12:30pm Lunch

1:15pm Keynote Presentation - IP at Escape Velocity: Protecting Innovation in the New Space Economy

2:30pm Break and Activities

6:00pm Reception and Dinner, followed by Evening Activities

Sunday

8:00am Registration and Breakfast open

9:30am Panel #7: What’s in a Baseball Name: Prosecuting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team name trial

10:30am Networking Break

10:45am Panel #8: Life Sciences IP in Practice: Industry Perspectives on Evolving Standards

11:45am Closing Remarks

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