For Practitioners Specializing in Intellectual Property Law 

The Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court (formerly Los Angeles Intellectual Property American Inn of Court) promotes skill improvement, professionalism and legal ethics. It does so primarily through collegial discourse and mentoring during monthly meetings at which teams or pupilage groups are central. The groups prepare presentations intended to provoke thought and discussion on topics of interest to the profession. In this manner, teams convey valuable information and encourage participation of leading attorneys and judges in the audience.

As one of only a few Inns to specialize in the field of intellectual property law, the Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property Inn was chartered in January 2008. A core group has grown this Inn to a strong organization of leaders participating in a regular exchange of intellectual property knowledge.

The Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court holds monthly program meetings in Los Angeles. In keeping with the collegial practice of the British Inns, members meet over food and drink to foster social exchange following the formal presentation portion of the meeting.