Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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.
About the Beacon of Justice Award
Created in 2005, the Beacon of Justice Award honors an individual or institution for exceptional work to advance the cause of justice through a combination of service to the legal community, respect and affection earned from the legal community, and inspirational impact on others to move forward the cause of justice.
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, 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.
