Committees

Interested in helping to shape the local IP law communityThere 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. 

Flagship Event Committees

TechTainment Committee

Plans TechTainment, a unique conference focused on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and the law. 

Washington in the West Committee

Plans LAIPLA’s annual Washington in the West, the premier patent and trademark prosecution program on the West Coast. 

Judges’ Night Committee

Judges’ Night Committee: Plans the can’t-miss Judges’ Night Gala, which brings together members of the active judiciary with LAIPLA and sister organization communities. 

Spring Seminar Committee

 Plans LAIPLA’s annual Spring Seminar, a multi-day retreat at a premier venue featuring unparalleled educational and networking opportunities. 

Special Interest Committees

Patent & Trade Secret Committee

Plans educational events focused on cutting edge patent and trade secret issues, and hosts networking events for the LAIPLA community focused on patent and trade secret practitioners.

Copyright & Trademark Committee

Plans educational events focused on hot topics in copyright and trademark law, and hosts networking events for the LAIPLA community focused on copyright and trademark practitioners.

Technology Transactions Committee

Organizes educational and social programming focused on the needs of entrepreneurs, large and small companies, investors, universities, and their counsel.

Courthouse Lunch Committee

Organizes LAIPLA’s annual courthouse lunch, bringing together our membership with the judiciary for a relaxed and informative lunchtime talk.

Women in IP Committee

Organizes events throughout the year focused on education and networking for Women in the LAIPLA community.

Small Firm Outreach Committee

Plans LAIPLA’s small firm and solo practitioner networking meetings and increases participation of small firm and solo practitioner attorneys at our events.

Diversity Outreach Committee

Plans our Diversity Fellowship program and other events to increase diversity in the local IP legal community.

Young Lawyers Outreach Committee

Plans our Young Lawyers programs and focuses on increasing participation and involvement of young lawyers at our events.

Law School Roadshow Committee

Organizes LAIPLA’s annual law school roadshow, where we visit local law schools to host a lunchtime event focused on introducing students to IP.