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3.16.26
USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute. Join other IP professionals for a gathering of national speakers and a sophisticated discussion of emerging issues and best practices in copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and related fields. The Intellectual Property Institute has forged a reputation for gathering national speakers to analyze sophisticated topics and provide practical takeaways. Focusing on copyright, patent and trademark law, the Institute takes place over the course of two days at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica and features morning plenary sessions, a keynote address, and tracked sessions. Visit the event website to learn more.
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1.30.26
28th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon and Scholarship Presentation
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the 28th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) GRAMMY Week Luncheon and Scholarship Presentation on January 30, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This event brings together professionals and creators in the music industry to celebrate, gain insights from industry leaders, and recognize the contributions of music business pioneers. The program will feature the presentation of the ELI Service Award, an accolade given to a legal professional or entity for their dedication to improving the music community. This year's award will honor Paul Robinson, Warner Music Group's Executive Vice President & General Counsel. For more details, please visit the event website.
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10.15.25
2025 ChIPs Global Summit
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the 2025 ChIPs Global Summit in Washington, D.C. This signature event for women in tech law and innovation will provide guests insights on the latest trends in tech law and policy as well as the opportunity to network with colleagues, all while supporting industry inclusion.
Affiliated Programs
6.18.25
Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area CLE — Marketing Meets Law: Your Guide to Compliance and Creativity (Palo Alto)
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor a half-day CLE program for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter titled “Marketing Meets Law: Your Guide to Compliance and Creativity.”
Speaking Engagements
10.30.24
Ad Idem Network CLE: IP Protection for Gen AI Inventions
Wilson Sonsini partner Jordan Jaffe will serve as a panelist for a CLE Webinar titled “IP Protection for GenAI Inventions,” hosted by Ad Idem Network. The panel will discuss the evolving rules, guidance, and court decisions regarding the patentability and copyrightability of inventions involving GenAI outputs, who owns those rights, and how to protect the business while remaining competitive. The discussion will also cover practical tips for how to advise the business on this rapidly evolving issue in today’s legal landscape.
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10.30.24
Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area CLE: How to Counsel Your Marketing Department (San Francisco)
In-house counsel are invited to join Wilson Sonsini attorneys Alyssa Worsham and Christine Au-Yeung for an ACC San Francisco Bay Area CLE program titled “Marketing 101: How to Counsel Your Marketing Department” in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 30. Alyssa and Christine will be joined by Stephanie Hall, Director of Trademark & Brand at Lyft, and will discuss how to be an effective legal voice to your marketing and brand teams as they launch innovative products on a global scale, embrace opportunities in social media, and leverage influencers and endorsements in their marketing initiatives. The program will also cover new FTC rules on using reviews and testimonials in marketing and ways to promote brands through sweepstakes and contests.
Speaking Engagements
10.29.24
Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area CLE: How to Counsel Your Marketing Department (Palo Alto)
In-house counsel are invited to join Wilson Sonsini attorneys Alyssa Worsham and Christine Au-Yeung for an ACC San Francisco Bay Area CLE program titled “Marketing 101: How to Counsel Your Marketing Department” in Palo Alto on Tuesday, October 29. Alyssa and Christine will be joined by Stephanie Hall, Director of Trademark & Brand at Lyft, and will discuss how to be an effective legal voice to your marketing and brand teams as they launch innovative products on a global scale, embrace opportunities in social media, and leverage influencers and endorsements in their marketing initiatives. The program will also cover new FTC rules on using reviews and testimonials in marketing and ways to promote brands through sweepstakes and contests.
Affiliated Programs
1.25.24
Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association - Washington in the West
Now in its 30th year, Washington in the West is an MCLE-accredited event featuring sessions for patent and trademark attorneys. Wilson Sonsini is pleased to serve as a sponsor for this event which includes a keynote speech by Mary Fuller, Regional Director of the USPTO’s Silicon Valley Regional Office.
WSGR Events
5.24.23
Hot Topics in Advertising for Cutting Edge Fashion, Beauty and Entertainment Brands
Business leaders in the fashion, beauty, and entertainment fields have their own set of legal challenges when it comes to marketing and advertising—embracing the opportunities of social media and mobile marketing, leveraging celebrity endorsements, highlighting a commitment to ESG best-practices, navigating third-party content, building and enforcing intellectual property rights, and ensuring compliance with the latest advertising law developments, to name a few. This seminar will address these and other issues, highlighting recent legal developments and focusing on practical steps that marketing and communications professionals, in-house lawyers, and legal professionals can take to strengthen the position of their marketing, communications, content, and brands.
Speaking Engagements
5.10.23
AIPLA 2023 Spring Meeting
AIPLA will host its third consecutive, fully in-person, meeting since emerging from the pandemic. With Seattle as the backdrop, #aiplaSM23 will highlight hot topics in intellectual property, provide ample networking opportunities and social gatherings, and showcase the work of our 60+ committees. The conference will cover topics including: