Gibson Dunn Scoops Major Honors at California Legal Awards

Accolades  |  June 26, 2025

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Gibson Dunn was honored with multiple awards at the 2025 California Legal Awards, including Attorney of the Year for partner Theane Evangelis, and as winner of the Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion award. Partners Ashlie Beringer and Cassandra Gaedt-Sheckter were named Women Leaders in Tech Law.

Theane was recognized for her landmark victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon. Theane dedicated the award to our late partner and former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, whom she described as a friend, partner, and mentor — and a “California lawyer for the ages.” She also reflected on her nearly 20 years at the firm: “We believe not only in fighting for our clients and winning, but in promoting the greater good.”

Our firm was also a finalist for the Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year award.