LAIPLA upcoming events

LAIPLA Women in IP Committee & ChIPs LA Present: Becoming a Likeable Badass (15 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:00 GMT

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 luncheon 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

Lunch will be provided

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. Early bird pricing ends March 19, 2026.

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.

Young Lawyers Coffee & Hike (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join Us for the Young Lawyers Coffee & Hike!

Join fellow young lawyers and law students for our annual hike on Saturday, April 18, 2026!

Meet at The Trails café at 9:00am for coffee; the group hike will begin promptly at 9:30am, leaving from The Trails.

Please plan for difficult parking and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Some street parking is available along Fern Dell Drive, and there is a parking lot just north of The Trails.

Hope to see you there!

DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026

TIME: 9:00am

LOCATION: The Trails @ Griffith Park, 2333 Fern Dell Drive, Los Angeles, 90068

PRICING: $12

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

Copyright & Trademark Committee Present: Dupes: Legitimate luxury or infringing imitation? (21 Apr 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Early bird package pricing ends April 8 – Room & Conference registration included, reserve your spot now!

While rooms at Ojai Valley Inn typically exceed $1,000 per night, Spring Seminar attendees can take advantage of exclusive LAIPLA preferred pricing. These special packages include both full conference registration and a luxury stay at Ojai Valley Inn for less than the standard nightly room rate. Each package includes:

Limited availability: LAIPLA’s exclusive package pricing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Luxury accommodations at the LAIPLA group rate for one or two nights at Ojai Valley Inn (a savings of over $300 per night).
All taxes and resort fees included in the package price — no additional charges.
Exclusive access to Spring Seminar activities, including the Ojai wine tasting and other special events.
Full seminar registration, including 8+ MCLE credit hours (with specialty credits) and networking opportunities.
Friday: Dinner and cocktail reception.
Saturday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail reception.
Sunday: Breakfast.

Ojai Valley Inn makes for a great vacation! We are happy to invite your spouse/guest to our evening reception and meals on Friday and Saturday, please select the appropriate add on when registering to reserve their spot.

Early Bird pricing ends: April 8, 2026.

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 Standards
Being Mindful of Implicit Biases that May Impact the Valuation of the Case in a Mediation
Secondary Liability under Trademark and Copyright Law
Emerging Expert Trends for Patent, Copyright and Trade Secret Cases
Trade Secret Litigation 2026: Navigating Particularity Requirements and Remedies in Misappropriation Case
ADR in a Changing Legal Landscape: Considerations for IP Practitioners
The Modern Patent Litigator’s Dilemma: Choosing the Right Battlefield(s) in 2026 and Beyond

See below for a schedule of the weekend:

Friday

3:00pm: Registration

3:55pm Opening Remarks

4:00pm MCLE Panels and Networking Breaks

6:30pm Reception and Dinner

Saturday

8:00am Registration and Breakfast

9:00am MCLE Panels and Networking Breaks

12:30pm Lunch and Keynote Presentation

2:00pm Break and Activities (details to be announced!)

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

Sunday

8:30am Registration and Breakfast

9:30am MCLE Panels and Keynote Brunch

11:45am Closing Remarks

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

Panel Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors