California Lawyers Association
COURT, CASUAL, OR CLASSY: CLA’s 2025 Sneaker Ball to Honor Leaders and Benefit CLF Student Scholarships
August 2025
From Chuck Taylors to Air Jordans to Vans. Chances are you have multiple pairs of sneakers in your closet. In fact, according to Footwear Magazine, the average person owns six! Whether comfort is your priority, or your prefer a little glam, grab your favorite pair and join California Lawyers Association (CLA) for its 2025 Sneaker Ball on September 13th at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, near Los Angeles.
The entertaining and meaningful evening is a celebration following CLA’s 2025 Annual Meeting. The event honors CLA outgoing leaders and features a swearing in ceremony for the organization’s new Executive Committee members, led by California Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.
“This is a great opportunity to leave the court room and legal demeanor behind and share an evening with members and friends,” says Sneaker Ball Chair, Anthony Lai, CLA’s outgoing secretary and New Lawyers Section representative. “A lot of effort and resources are being put forth by our planning committee. We hope people will embrace the idea to wear sneakers and enjoy the entertainment.”
The Sneaker Ball also serves as an important fundraising opportunity for California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), the charitable arm of CLA. Event organizers hope to raise $10,000 for student scholarships. More than 3,000 students have been touched through CLF’s educational and financial programs and the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) high school law academies this year. Several students receiving awards will be in attendance, and CLF’s Board of Directors will be recognized. All donations to the nonprofit are tax deductible, as the law allows, and 100% of all gifts go directly to scholarships.
“The Sneaker Ball is a celebration of legacy and innovation—where the tradition of legal excellence meets the bold steps of progress. It is a reminder that as we walk into the future of our profession, we must do so with style, purpose, and a commitment to justice that never goes out of fashion,” explains Jeremy M. Evans, CLF President and CLA Past President.
You don’t have to attend CLA’s 2025 Annual Meeting to attend the Sneaker Ball. The evening begins with a reception at 5:00 pm, followed by a delicious dinner, awards ceremony, and the swearing in ceremony. A sneaker competition will also be held before attendees dance the night away.
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