Beacon of Justice Award Recipient Theane Evangelis Quoted in Daily Journal Report

In the Media  |  May 11, 2026

Daily Journal

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An article in the Daily Journal about the recent Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library gala, where Gibson Dunn partner Theane Evangelis and retired U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson were honored with the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award, quotes extensively from Theane’s acceptance remarks.

The Daily Journal reports Theane’s emphasis on the broader responsibility of lawyers; she stated that “the law is a tool for justice” and that lawyers must “do good beyond the courtroom and in society as a whole.”  It also notes that Theane underscored the importance of access to justice, describing the library as “a lifeline” for people seeking legal help. “The cornerstone for access to justice,” she said, “is access to reliable information.”

One of the country’s leading litigators, Theane is Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s global Litigation Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. She represents clients in federal and state courts throughout the nation and has argued and won high-profile, groundbreaking appeals across the country, including in the Supreme Court of the United States. She also serves on several non-profit and civic boards and is deeply committed to public service.

The Beacon of Justice Award recognizes contributions to the legal profession and to public service. Proceeds from the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library gala support the library’s free Access to Justice programs, which serve more than 120,000 people each year.