# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: An evening in Houston honoring four women who built law firms, presented by The Lex Collective during National Women's Small Business Month.About this EventMost legal awards are about verdicts. These are about what it takes to build a firm.On Friday, October 23, The Lex Collective presents the inaugural Empire Awards, an evening honoring four women who own law firms in Houston. They're being recognized for the hiring, the systems, the numbers, and the decision to bet on themselves.October is National Women's Small Business Month. It traces to the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988, and until that year some states still required a woman to have a male relative co-sign a business loan. This dinner is our answer to how little recognition the business side of law still gets.The 2026 honoreesBrenda DeRouen, The Empire Builder. Partner at DeRouen & Lewis Law Firm, past president of the Houston Association of Women Attorneys, and founder of Women of Law.Kara Egwuatu, The Solo Powerhouse. She runs her family law practice as a solo attorney and produces at a level most firms need a full team to reach.Jamika Wester, The Architect. She came to Houston from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, taught school before law, and built Wester Law Office into a firm that no longer needs her in every file.Cassandra G. Daniels, The Amplifier. She founded Daniels Law Firm in 2017, named it for her late father, and built an audience she has turned into business.The evening6:30 PM: Cocktail reception with welcome drinks and light bites.7:15 PM: Seated dinner and the presentation of the Empire Awards.Who should comeYou don't have to be an attorney to attend the dinner. Colleagues, clients, families, and friends of the honorees are welcome, along with anyone who wants to celebrate women building businesses in Houston. Dress to impress.Earlier that dayThe dinner caps off Esquire & Empire, a CLE summit for law firm owners held the same day. Attorneys who want the full day can register for the summit at esquire.thelexcollective.com.TransfersTickets aren't refundable, but you can transfer your seat to another guest. Email info@thelexcollective.com with the new guest's name.Questions: info@thelexcollective.comThe Lex Collective educates and supports attorneys. Nothing at this event is legal advice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/the-empire-awards-dinner-esquire-and-empire-2026/100002003239920528 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Westin Galleria Houston - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 162.38, max: 162.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Westin Galleria Houston - **lat**: 29.7385052 - **long**: -95.46445159999999 - **full address**: The Westin Galleria Houston, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9da24e0d28703ac67f68283bddf02cf5f871875abcabab87374c281c645073b7-rimg-w1200-h600-dc083828-gmir.jpg?v=1791885673 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 being held? - **A:** The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Westin Galleria Houston, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026? - **A:** The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 is organized by The Lex Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Empire Awards Dinner — Esquire & Empire 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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