Sponsor an Event
We are grateful to our sponsors, whose support helps us bring the community together and keep our events accessible and affordable for everyone.
We are now offering sponsorships for our upcoming events. Since many organizations plan their budgets each year, we want to give you an early heads-up about these opportunities.
Your sponsorship plays a key role in our financial success and gives you a chance to showcase your services to our members. By sponsoring our events, you can take advantage of various marketing and advertising options, including having your logo and links featured in our digital announcements and being recognized at our events. This lets you reach hundreds of people in the SMBA network. As we grow and our events become more popular, your message will reach an even larger audience.
Are you interested in sponsoring an event?
Sponsoring Signature Events
All dates are tentative and subject to change.
- Judges’ Lunch – February 18, 2026 Lunch panel with Judges at the West District Courthouse (Santa Monica).
- Single Sponsor - $1250
- Judges’ Night – April 30, 2026 Reception to honor our judiciary.
- Summer Party – July 23, 2026 Outdoor soiree and the opening of the election Officers of Officers and Trustees.
- Installation Dinner – October 22, 2026 Dinner gala with keynote speaker and installation of Officers and Trustees.
All Signature Events (except Judges’ Lunch) are open to multiple sponsors at the following levels:
Bronze – $500
- 1 event ticket;
- Name and logo on event website;
- Name and logo in all event emails; and
- Acknowledgement at event.
Silver - $750
- 2 event tickets plus Bronze benefits.
Gold - $1,250
- 3 event tickets plus Bronze benefits; and
- Sponsor may distribute promotional materials at event.
Platinum - $1,750
- 4 event tickets plus Gold benefits; and
- Display at booth/table (availability dependent on venue).
Diamond - $2,500
- 5 event tickets plus Platinum benefits;
- Speaking opportunity (1-2 minutes) at any Non-Installation event; and
- May conduct a raffle at any Non-Installation event.
Sponsoring Tuesday Toast
Tuesday Toasts are networking happy hour events that are open to members and non-members Sponsorship is limited to no more than 2 sponsors per Tuesday Toast, as follows:
Single Sponsor - $3,000 2; Co-Sponsors - $1,500 each
Tuesday Toast sponsor benefits include:
- Name and logo on event website;
- Name and logo in all event emails;
- Acknowledgement at event;
- May distribute promotional materials at event; and
- May conduct a raffle at event.
Sponsoring MCLE Events
Trust & Estate Section MCLE Luncheons
Lunch events offering MCLE credit to members and non-members.
Sponsorship is limited to no more than 2 sponsors per luncheon - $1,100 each
- 2 event tickets;
- Name and logo in all event emails;
- Name and logo on event website;
- Sponsor speaking opportunity (1 minute);
- Distribution of promotional materials;
- Display at booth/table (availability dependent on venue); and
- Sponsor may conduct a raffle at event.
All other MCLE event sponsorship determined on a case-by-case basis.
What You Need to Know about Sponsorships
We host annual events with sponsorship opportunities, such as Judges’ Lunch, Judges’ Night, Summer Party, and Installation Dinner. We also offer sponsorships for events throughout the year, including our Tuesday Toasts, networking mixers, and MCLEs. If you have questions or want more information about sponsorships, please contact us at info∂smba.net. Sponsorship rates may change until payment is received.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can sponsor SMBA events?
Any individual, law firm, company, or organization can sponsor SMBA events.
What types of events can I sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for our annual events, such as Judges’ Lunch, Judges’ Night, Summer Party, and Installation Dinner, as well as for our networking mixers (Tuesday Toasts) and MCLEs throughout the year.
What are the benefits of sponsoring an event?
Sponsors are recognized in our digital announcements and at events, helping promote your organization to the SMBA community.
How do I become a sponsor?
Become a sponsor by contacting us!
Are sponsorship rates fixed?
Sponsorship rates are subject to change until your payment is received and processed. Please confirm the current rate with us before completing your payment to ensure your rate is locked in.
