Announcing the 2025 Beacon of Justice Award Gala
Honoring the Honorable Nora M. Manella (ret.) and Kalpana Srinivasan
- When: Wednesday, April 9
- Where: Mildred L. Lillie Building of the Los Angeles County Law Library
301 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA (at First & Broadway, downtown L.A.) - Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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.
This year, we are proud to honor two distinguished figures in the Los Angeles legal community:
The Honorable Nora M. Manella
The Honorable Nora M. Manella (ret.), former Presiding Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four, and former U.S. District Judge, known for her extraordinary contributions to the judiciary and her dedication to upholding justice.
Kalpana Srinivasan
Kalpana Srinivasan, managing partner at Susman Godfrey LLP, renowned for her leadership in high-stakes litigation and her unwavering commitment to advancing fairness and justice, including expanding the scope of representation in the legal profession.