2025 Corporate Counsel Awards | EVENT RECAP – Los Angeles Business Journal

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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