Events
Workers’ Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration
September 27 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Loews Hollywood Hotel
1755 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028
Celebrate excellence in the field of workers’ compensation on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. This prestigious awards event will honor outstanding achievements and contributions within our community, a gourmet dinner and an exciting night of networking with industry leaders.
Schedule | Pricing | Sponsors | Sponsorship
Schedule
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Reception & Networking
- 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Dinner & Awards Ceremony
- 8:00 – 10:00 pm: Dancing & Celebration
Celebrating
New Lawyer of the Year
Alicia Villanueva
Viadro Law, LLP
AA of the Year
Maria Antonieta Grasso
Boxer & Gerson, LLP
DA of the Year
John Kamin
Bradford & Barthel
Judge of the Year
Honorable Paul Maynard DeWeese
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honorable Adoralida “Dora” Padilla
San Jose Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors
Interested in Sponsoring?
The Workers’ Compensation Section is pleased to announce exclusive sponsor opportunities for the Workers’ Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration. Highlight your organization by supporting the conference through sponsorship! Learn more and sponsor today.
Registration Information
| Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Workers’ Compensation Law Section Members | $150 |
| Non-Workers Compensation Law Section Member/Non-CLA Member | $175 |
| Workers’ Compensation Law Section Members – Government/New Lawyers/ Law Students ** | $125 |
| Non-Workers Compensation Law Section Member – Government/New Lawyers/ Law Students** | $135 |
**Lawyers practicing law for three years or less and Law Students are invited to join the California Lawyers Association (CLA) for free. Learn more and join today.**
Payment is due at the time of registration and must be received no later than one week before the program start date. Registration will no be considered complete until payment has been received. Requests for exceptions to this policy may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
Pre-Registration Deadline: The deadline to pre-register is September 22, 2025.
Cancellations/Refunds: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than September 22, 2025 and are subject to a 10% service fee. Refunds will not be available after September 22, 2025.
On-Site Registration: On-site registration is subject to availability. Call to confirm space availability.
Questions: For registration information call (916) 516-1757. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. For program content and/or Section information call (916) 516-1757.
This event may be recorded. By attending this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and to any use, by the CLA, of your likeness, voice, and name in any and all media including social media. If you do not want your name or photo to be used, please let us know in advance. We cannot, however, honor requests to opt out of the use of your image or voice if you choose to ask a question during one of the event sessions.
The California Lawyers Association is an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.