Judges' Night 2026

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

Registration

01. Judge
Judge may bring one (1) guest (e.g., law clerk)
02. Government & Law Professors – $150.00
Price increases after February 06, 2026
03. In-House Counsel and Corporate
Must be LAIPLA "In-House Counsel" member to receive the complimentary early bird rate.
04. Member Table – $4,000.00
LAIPLA, OCIPLA or Inn of Court Members. Tables seat 10 total - 8 guests and an additional 2 seats reserved for a judge and guest or for in-house counsel (if available).
05. LAIPLA Member – $250.00
Price increases after February 06, 2026.
06. LAIPLA Student Member – $115.00
LAIPLA Student Membership is available for free by registering at www.laipla.net.
07. OCIPLA Member – $250.00
Please email office@laipla.net with proof of your OCIPLA membership to receive the registration code needed.
08. Inn of Court Member – $250.00
09. Non LAIPLA Member Table – $5,000.00
If your firm is interested in joining LAIPLA, please contact office@laipla.net to learn more about Firm Membership.
10. Non-LAIPLA Student Member – $125.00
LAIPLA Student Membership is available for free by registering at www.laipla.net.
11. Non LAIPLA Member – $300.00
Interested in joining LAIPLA, please contact office@laipla.net for additional information.
Member Table Seat
Included in Table Purchase
Sponsor Table
Sponsor Tickets

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.

Sponsorship

Please contact office@laipla.net re: Judges Night Sponsorship.

Diamond Sponsors