Interested in helping to shape the local IP law community? There are many ways to get involved in planning LAIPLA’s educational and social programming.
Our Active Committees
For information on how to join a LAIPLA Committee, please contact office@laipla.net.
Premier Event Committees
Judges’ Night Committee
This committee plans the can’t-miss Judges’ Night Gala, LAIPLA’s largest evening event, which brings together members of the active judiciary with LAIPLA and sister organization communities.
Spring Seminar Committee
This committee organizes LAIPLA’s flagship Spring Seminar conference, a multi-day retreat at a premier venue featuring unparalleled educational and networking opportunities.
TechTainment Committee
This committee organizes LAIPLA’s TechTainment conference, a unique conference focused on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and the law.
Washington in the West Committee
This committee plans LAIPLA’s Washington in the West program, the premier patent and trademark prosecution program on the West Coast.
Special Interest Committees
Copyright & Trademark Committee
This committee plans LAIPLA’s Copyright and Trademark programs throughout the year and advises on content for our larger events.
Diversity Outreach Committee
This committee plans our Diversity Fellowship program and other events to increase diversity in the local IP legal community.
In-House Outreach Committee
This committee ensures that LAIPLA meets the needs of its in-house membership and increases participation of in-house attorneys at our events.
Patent & Trade Secret Committee
This committee plans LAIPLA’s Patent and Trade Secret programs throughout the year and advises on content for our larger events.
Small Firm Outreach Committee
This committee plans LAIPLA’s small firm and solo practitioner networking meetings and increases participation of small firm and solo practitioner attorneys at our events.
Technology Transactions Committee
This committee organizes educational and social programming focused on the needs of entrepreneurs, large and small companies, investors, universities, and their counsel.
Young Lawyers Outreach Committee
This committee plans our Young Lawyers programs and increases participation of young lawyers at our events, including by planning our Law School Road Show events.