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 (Ret.), where they will share best practices for managing complex IP cases, providing a unique perspective from several IP-heavy courts across the country.
**Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (provider # 2083) will seek approval from the State Bar of California for MCLE credit in the amount of 1.0 hour.**
Pricing:
(Prices increase after February 6, 2026)
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:
- Government and Law Professors: $150
- Member*: $250
- OCIPLA Member*: $250
- Inn of Court Member*: $250
- Non-Member: $300
- LAIPLA Student Members: $115
- Non-LAIPLA Student Members: $125
* Members of LAIPLA, OCIPLA, and the IP Inns of Court are eligible for the discounted Member rate.
Parking
Best Covered Parking Option:
Los Angeles Athletic Club, 648 S. Olive Street (on the right side, just past 7th Street). Entrance is on Olive Street, LAIPLA will host parking.
Other Options:
625-631 S. Olive Street, covered parking garage. Just before Cicada Restaurant on the left side of Olive Street.
Joe's Auto Park, 618 S. Olive Street, immediately across the street from Cicada Restaurant.
Pershing Square Parking Lot is located one (1) block from the venue at 532 S. Olive Street.
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.
Sponsorship
Please contact office@laipla.net re: Judges Night Sponsorship.
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