
EVENT DETAILS:
Private VIP Invitation Only Awards Reception
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Los Angeles Business Journal will honor the accomplishments and significant roles that In-House Counsel play in the success of a business enterprise. This event will recognize the achievements of industry-leading Corporate Counsels and their ongoing efforts to support our Community of Business™.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HONOREES
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC COMPANY
Honoree
CRISTINA HWANG – Hanmi Bank
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY
Honoree
AYANO ICHIDA – Aderans America Holdings, Inc.
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – MID-SIZED PRIVATE COMPANY
Honoree
BRANDON BRAGA – The Agency
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY
Honoree
JOE CONNAUGHTON – Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT/ MUNICIPAL
Honoree
STEVE OTERA – Port of Los Angeles
CORPORATE COUNSEL RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Honoree
IRENE SCHOLL-TATEVOSYAN – California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
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