In-House Counsel Awards Dinner - 2026

Join Us in Honoring Excellence in the Bay Area Legal Community!

Be part of an unforgettable evening honoring the exceptional achievements of Bay Area in-house attorneys and legal teams at the 2026 In-House Counsel Awards. Enjoy an elegant, seated dinner recognizing this year’s distinguished awardees while connecting with leading in-house counsel, legal innovators, and industry peers from across the region.

Why Attend?

• Enjoy a seated dinner as you recognize those in your community and honor this year’s BASF Bay Area’s most outstanding in-house counsel
• Enjoy conversations in a celebratory atmosphere
• Most importantly support your fellow in-House Counsels and Firms that support them

Who Should Attend?
This event is free for in-house counsel and open to the broader legal community, with sponsorship opportunities available.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this special evening celebrating excellence and advancing the values that shape our profession.

For sponsorship inquiries or participation questions, contact Membership Director Rachel Stewart at basfmemberservices@sfbar.org.

Pre-registration is required. RSVP by Friday, July 17, 2026.

SAVE THE DATE
8/11/26 Women's General Counsel Dinner
10/14/26 In-House Counsel Section Mixer
12/9/26 In-House Counsel Section's Annual Holiday Reception 

Award Recipients

Excellence in Legal Leadership

Charles F. Robinson
General Counsel and Senior Vice President – Legal Affairs
The Regents of the University of California

Innovation in Law

Kriti Rajput
Associate General Counsel
Qualia Labs, Inc.

Legal Team of the Year

Twilio Legal
Twilio Inc.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
(As of 6/26/2026)

Platinum Sponsor


Silver Sponsors

                  

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email basfmemberservices@sfbar.org.
For a printable sponsorship form, click here.

Event Code: G267026
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Cost

If you are an In-House attorney and a nonmember but would like to attend email basfmemberservices@sfbar.org.
Pre-registration is required. RSVP by Friday, July 17, 2026.

To Register

In-House Section Members and BASF Members

1. Sign in to your account, then select Register Myself at the bottom of the page.
   • Don't know your account information? Click Forgot username? or Forgot password? at the top right-hand corner.
   • Don't have an account? Select Create Account at the top right-hand corner.
   • Simply want to register for an event? Select Register for an Event at the top right-hand corner.
2. Select Proceed to Checkout to enter payment information, then Submit Order to complete the registration process.

Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests
For the "In-House Counsel Awards Dinner - 2026" program the hotel reservations are finalized 15 days before the event, and BASF has already paid the hotel in full for each registration. Therefore, cancellations or refund requests after 7/7/2026 cannot be accepted. For cancellations before this deadline, a $10 handling fee will be deducted from your refund. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form and direct any questions to basfmemberservices@sfbar.org.

For CLE events longer than 1.5 hours, and for special events such as conferences, symposiums, professional development training programs, a 50% refund is available if you cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form. 

If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.