Thank you to all who attended and supported the event!
The LA Law Library provides FREE legal services, information, and resources to over 120,000 people a year. Many cannot afford an attorney.
Friends raises funds to help keep the Law Library strong, vital, and accessible to all.
2026 Beacon of Justice Gala Sponsors
We are grateful to the firms, organizations, and individuals whose support sustains the Los Angeles County Law Library’s Access to Justice programs. Join these leaders in expanding access to justice in Los Angeles County.
Access to Justice Angel
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP ● Hueston Hennigan LLP
Law Library Guardian
Munger, Tolles, & Olson, LLP ● The Wonderful Company
Information Access Benefactor
Board of Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library ● Edison International
Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor Third District ● Susan Steinhauser
Collectors Circle
JAMS ● Amnon Rodan ● Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP ● Judge Dean Pregerson ● Susman Godfrey
Trustees of the Los Angeles County Law Library
Reference Champion
Duane Morris LLP ● Hon. Margaret Nagle and Rex Heinke ● Stephen English and Molly Munger ● Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Amicus Club
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor Fifth District ● Century Housing ● The Daily Journal ● Lee Edmon
Beth Essig & Jeffrey Braun ● Glaser Weil ● GlassRatner ● Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation ● Jordan and Carol Weiss
Justin Wines ● Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP ● Nationwide Legal LLC ● Pansky Markle Attorneys at Law
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 representation, 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.
120,000
patrons served annually
More than 66,000
help inquires a year
200+
FREE Live-Zoom & In-person legal help classes & workshops a year
