UPCOMING EVENTS

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We are thrilled to invite you to the First Annual Thriving in Law Virtual Summit, happening online from June 25 – 28, 2026. Hosted by Steele Leadership Inc., this 4-day event delivers science-backed strategies to help legal professionals manage stress, prevent burnout, and optimize their daily practice.

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  • Flexible Learning: 30–60 minute expert interviews go live at 9:00 AM PDT daily. Watch them entirely on your own schedule!

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General registration is free through June 30. However, if you choose to make a financial donation to Lincoln Law School, you will unlock a full year of on-demand access to the summit archive. All proceeds directly fund affordable legal education to empower diverse future advocates.

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

Thompson Hine LLP is hosting a comprehensive 4-hour seminar designed for patent practitioners and IP professionals. The session focuses on navigating the rapidly shifting landscape of patent litigation, from initial venue selection to global defense strategies.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 8:45 AM PDT (4-hour duration)

Format: Open session; attendees are welcome to join for specific presentations or the full program.

Key Discussion Topics

The program is structured to address high-impact developments in the IP world, specifically:

Venue Issues: Navigating the "where" of litigation in an era of evolving jurisdictional rules.

Global Litigation: Emerging trends and cross-border strategies for international patent disputes.

Thompson Hine LLP is hosting a comprehensive 4-hour seminar designed for patent practitioners and IP professionals. The session focuses on navigating the rapidly shifting landscape of patent litigation, from initial venue selection to global defense strategies.

  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

  • Time: 8:45 AM PDT (4-hour duration)

  • Format: Open session; attendees are welcome to join for specific presentations or the full program.

Key Discussion Topics

The program is structured to address high-impact developments in the IP world, specifically:

  • Venue Issues: Navigating the "where" of litigation in an era of evolving jurisdictional rules.

  • Global Litigation: Emerging trends and cross-border strategies for international patent disputes.

  • PTAB Strategy: Best practices for navigating the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Please join us for an evening to enjoy the company and support of fellow women attorneys who practice IP law.  Feel free to invite other women who practice IP law as guests.

Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available.

We look forward to seeing you!!

Please note that the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco formerly went by other names: Sofitel SF Bay Hotel and Hotel Pullman San Francisco Bay. The address is the same.

WIPLA would like to thank its sponsors for their continued support of women in the field of intellectual property law: 


 





Haley Guiliano LLP




Dear WIPLA Members,

To thank you for your continued support of WIPLA, we will be extending membership for a year starting in December 2024 to December 2025.

For information on other upcoming events, please check back here and also be on the lookout for WIPLA emails!

We are very excited to catch up with you!

Warmly,


The WIPLA Board

Gina Steele, President

Julie Missud, Secretary

Katie Scott, Treasurer

Camilla Bykhovsky




Upcoming events

June 25, 2026 9:00 AM • Virtual Event
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