2025 Leadership Forum

Unlock Your Leadership Potential!

Join us for the inaugural AIPLA Leadership Forum, a transformative experience designed for current and aspiring leaders within the AIPLA community. Guided by subject matter experts, this program will include best-in-class leadership training, interactive team-based workshops and skill-building activities, and one-of-a-kind professional and personal development opportunities with many of the country’s leading IP attorneys. Mark your calendars for January 29-30, 2025, at the stunning Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, California.

Why Attend?

At AIPLA, we believe that strong leadership is the cornerstone of success. This exclusive, invitation-only event will empower you to elevate your leadership skills and inspire those around you, not just within AIPLA, but in your career. Over two dynamic days, expert coaches will guide you through:

• Individual Discovery: Discovering your leadership style and how it impacts others.
• Effective Communication: Learn strategies to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Visionary Thinking: Cultivate a forward-thinking mindset to navigate the complexities of our field.
• Collaborative Strategies: Build relationships that foster innovation and teamwork.

Who Is Invited?

Current AIPLA leaders have received invitations. If you're in the AIPLA leadership and haven't received your invitation, please contact us at aipla@aipla.org.

AIPLA members interesting in leadership or honing their leadership skills are also encouraged to apply.  Click here to complete the application to attend.

What to Expect

• Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions that encourage active learning.
• Inspiration and Insight: Hear from thought leaders who are shaping the future of our profession.
• Collaborate:  Engage with fellow AIPLA leaders and industry experts around strategic initiatives including membership, committee work, education and advocacy.

Save the Date!

More details, including how to request your invitation, will be available soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership capabilities and inspire others within the AIPLA community.

Elevate yourself, inspire the future—be part of the AIPLA Leadership Forum!

Sponsorship Opportunities available!  Please contact Lisa Beller @ 703-981-8440, lbeller@aipla.org. See the prospectus here.

Registration

Early Registration Fee (by January 6, 2025) - $1,695
Late/Onsite Registration, begins January 7, 2025 - $1,895

Book your stay:

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

1-800-THE-OMNI

RESERVATION LINK: 
https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/palm-springs-rancho-las-palmas/aipla-2025

Single/Double Room Rate:  $289 plus a $15 resort charge and applicable taxes (currently 13.195%) per night.

The resort charge includes toll free and local calls, access to the fitness center, in-room high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee and tea, access to Splashtopia and Conchilla Valley Pool, digital Wall Street Journal, and two bottled waters per day. The $20 per day self-parking fee is waived.  Valet parking is $30 per day.  Guests also receive 10% off all Spa services and Giftshop retail. 

Reservation Cut-off - Monday, January 6, 2025.

Cancellation deadline - 72 hours prior to arrival.

Omni Select Loyalty Program: http://www.omniselectguest.com

Pre-Meeting and Board Meeting Schedule

IP Practice in Japan will host their Pre-Meeting beginning Monday, January 27 (full-day) and ending January 28 (half-day). Separate Registration Required.

Executive Committee - Tuesday, January 28 - 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon PT
Board of Directors Meeting- Tuesday, January 28 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT
Board of Directors Team Building Event - Tuesday, January 28 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm PT
Past President's Dinner - Thursday, January 30 - 7:00 - 10:00 pm PT
Board of Directors Meeting - Friday, January 31, 9:00 am - 12 Noon PT

General Event Schedule - Subject to change

Wednesday, January 29*

• 8:00 am PT - Breakfast, Registration and Check-in (Confirm Team Assignments)
• 9:00 am PT - Welcome and Forum Kick Off!
• 10:00 am PT - COFFEE BREAK
• 10:15 am PT - Session 1 - Interactive expert coaching session with author Chris DeSantis on generational leadership
• 12:00 Noon PT - REFRESHMENT BREAK
• 12:30 pm PT - LUNCHEON - Table Talks
  
• 1:45 pm PT - Break
• 2:00 pm PT - Session 2 - Interactive expert coaching session with author Mary Abbajay on leadership profiles and strategies
• 3:45 pm PT - COFFEE BREAK
• 4:00 pm PT - Team Presentations and Day 1 Team Winners announced
• 5:00 pm PT - Sessions conclude
• 7:00 pm PT - TEAM BUILDING Networking Event and Reception

Thursday, January 30*

• 7:00 am PT - Rise & Shine:  Morning Wellness Program and AIPLA Fun Run!
  
• 8:00 am PT - Breakfast
• 9:00 am PT - Session 1- CONCURRENT SESSIONS
  • Session A - with interactive breakouts - Civility
    
  • Session B - with interactive breakouts - Hard conversations
    
  • Session C - with interactive breakouts - Counsel/Client Relationship
    
• 10:45 am PT - COFFEE BREAK
• 11:00 am PT - Session 2- Team Exercises based on Session 1 prompts
  
• 12:00 pm PT - Team/Division Presentations
• 12:30 pm PT - REFRESHMENT BREAK
• 12:45 pm PT - LUNCHEON - Keynote Speaker
  
• 2:00 pm PT - Break
• 2:15 pm PT - Session 3 - Strategic plan with interactive breakouts
• 3:30 pm PT - COFFEE BREAK
• 3:45 pm PT - Team Presentations and Day 2 Team Winners announced
• 5:00 pm PT - Sessions conclude
• DINNER - DINE AROUND (on own) - not included in registration
• 7:00 pm PT - AIPLA Past President's Dinner (Past Presidents and Board Members Only)
• 9:30 pm PT - Networking Event and Reception - Game night and Wind down!
  

*Some events will offer CLE – more details to follow.

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