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May 16, 2026
OMNI DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES HOTEL
251 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

CCBA is excited to announce the distinguished awardees for our 71st Annual Gala & Awards Dinner, which will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026, at the Omni Downtown Los Angeles Hotel. Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions of our honorees in a night filled with inspiration and recognition. In this historic year marking 250 years of America, we reflect on the Constitution that shapes our justice system and the individuals who defend it with dedication and integrity. Join the CCBA as we honor leaders in our field and the vital role of protecting the rights of all. DISTINGUISHED HONOREES 🏆JOSEPH H. LOW IV President's Award for Extraordinary Contribution to the Criminal Justice System 🏆JOSEPH A. GUTIERREZ Joseph A. Rosen Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆HON. H. CLAY JACKE II Hon. Robert Takasugi Award for Judicial Excellence 🏆MEGHANN CUNIFF Journalism Excellence Award 🏆JOSEPH A. MARKUS & JOSEPH E. MARKUS Johnnie Cochran Jr. Memorial Award for the Relentless Pursuit of Justice 🏆CAMERON JOAQUIN GOMEZ Richard Hutton Memorial Award for Rising Trial Attorney 🏆VANESSA ROWNAGHI & YUSUN KANG Jerry Giesler Memorial Award for Trial Attorneys of the Year --- Black Tie Preferred COCKTAIL HOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS & ENTERTAINMENT 6:00pm - 7:30pm AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER 7:30pm Tickets and Tables: Early Access Pricing FOR CCBA Members and Non-Members Available Until April 16, 2026

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