Thank you for joining us

The Board of Directors and Staff of Casa Cornelia Law Center extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the 18th Annual La Mancha Awards.

Together, we celebrated champions of justice—volunteer attorneys, law firms, interpreters, translators, law clerks, and community members—whose dedication and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of Casa Cornelia’s clients.

Your presence and support helped make this year’s celebration a memorable tribute to our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and hope.

We look forward to gathering once again for the 19th Annual La Mancha Awards in 2026.

    

2025 LA MANCHA AWARDEES

DISTINGUISHED PRO BONO
ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR

Max DeWit, Esq.
Mayer Brown LLP

PRO BONO LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

LUCY HOWELL
HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Most Reverend Michael M. Pham
Bishop of San Diego

THANK YOU TO OUR
2025 SPONSORS

All proceeds raised, in donations and sponsorships, will fund Casa Cornelia’s programs, which provide crucial legal support to victims of human and civil rights violations.

Thank you for your support!

Humanitarian Sponsor

Visionary Sponsors

Guardian Sponsors

Gerard A. Trippitelli and Tessa P. Yutadco

Marilyn (Sisolak) Manzer and Tony Niewijk

Champion Sponsors

Paul Hastings

Defender Sponsors

Advocate Sponsors

Cory Family Fund

Dr. Nigel and Rhonda Farrar

Drs. Gloria Bader & J. David Archibald

Foley & Lardner LLP

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Lucy and Steve Howell

Mary and Ron Siegrist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

Robert E. and Mary K. Shields

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn

Tom and Lisa Laube

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

Ambassador Sponsors

Brittany Applestein Syz Family

Carmen Chavez and Matthew Agostinelli

Dr. Sue A. Farus and Gregory A. Vega, Esq.

Gary D. Lynn and KhaiDung Nguyen

Kevin Quinn, Esq

Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kraus Law Corporation

Linda and Mel Katz

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Ron Mehrtash

Schaffer Family Law Group, APC

Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

The Drakulich Firm, APLC

Witham Mahoney & Abbott LLP

Patron of Justice Sponsors

California Western School of Law

Cara McMahon

Dr. Barbara DeConcini

Duane Morris

Hanson Bridgett LLP

Joann & David Stang

Margaret Carroll

Niddrie Addams Fuller Singh LLP

Rose Immigration Law

Steve and Nancy Keane

Walter and Rosemary Johnston

DIRECTIONS

Map for parking
  • Linda Vista Rd. to Marian Way/West Entrance
  • Turn left after the parking kiosk to the West Parking Structure
  • Park in any non-reserved spots and note your plate number
  • Locate a Pay Station near the stairs or on the ground level. Follow the prompts and enter the plate number.
  • A parking permit is required from 7am -7pm, Monday-Friday
  • Go to the Tram loading area and board the West Campus Loop Tram to Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
  • The Tram will run until 10:30 pm

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • New Start Time: This year’s event begins at 5:00 PM, 30 minutes earlier than in 2024.

  • Share with Your Guests: Please forward this information to your guests — especially if they are unfamiliar with the location.

  • Parking Info: The parking kiosk is located at the top of the lot. Be sure to have your license plate number with you for registration.

  • Shuttle Service: A shuttle will be running every 10–15 minutes.

  • Walking Note: The walk from the lot is steep. If you prefer not to wait for the shuttle, please plan accordingly.

  • Registration: CCLC looks forward to welcoming you at registration!

    • If you did not submit your guests’ names or submitted them after the deadline, there will be a separate tableavailable for name tag pickup.