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Save the Date! Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2026 Beacon of Justice Gala

Celebrating the vital work of the LA County Law Library and the supporters who make its public services possible.

Wednesday, April 29
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join us as we honor
Judge Dean Pregerson (ret.) and Theane Evangelis
for their outstanding leadership and commitment to access to justice.

Justice Dean Pregerson (ret).

Judge Dean Pregerson (ret.)

Hon. Dean D. Pregerson (ret.), former United States District Judge for the Central District of California, widely respected for his significant civil rights rulings and his nearly three decades of service on the federal bench, as well as his commitment to expanding access to justice.

Theane Evangelis

Theane Evangelis

Theane Evangelis, partner at Gibson Dunn and Co-Chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice Group, recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigators for her landmark appellate victories and for her dedication to advancing justice through precedent setting advocacy.

Sponsor the Gala! Help us raise funds to support the LA Law Library's Access to Justice programs

Sponsorship will be gratefully acknowledged in the following ways, based on your sponsorship level:

Listing in invitation, press releases, onsite materials, and on Friends’ website
Listing on permanent 2026 Sponsors commemorative plaque hung prominently in the Law Library
Click Here to Sponsor

OUr Mission

Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library furthers access to justice by raising funds and supporting LA Law Library’s programs, services, and collections, which serve as an essential safety net protecting the most vulnerable in our community and everyone else in need of free legal information, education, and resources.  The Law Library delivers access to justice services to over 120,000 people annually. 

Who we are

Supporting the LA County Law Library Since 1993! 

Supported by the private sector, Friends of the LA County Law Library is dedicated to raising funds for LA Law Library.

Established in 1891, LA Law Library is a vital civic institution that serves not only judges, attorneys and government officials but also individuals and self-represented litigants. Friends’ activities raise the visibility of LA Law Library and provide a needed, additional base of financial support. Proceeds from past events have been used to expand access, upgrade technology and provide services to the self-represented.

Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; our tax i.d. number is 76-0736733.

Access to Information = Access to Justice!

For those who do not have or cannot afford legal representaton, the Law Library provides free information, resources, classes, and workshops to help navigate the legal system. 
 
We raise funds to support the Law Library’s essential Access to Justice progams and services.
 
120,00 patrons served a year

 120,000

patrons served annually

Over 66,000

help inquires a year

200+

FREE Live-Zoom & In-person legal help classes & workshops a year
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Free On-Demand

Self-help classes in over 14 legal topics
 
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