2026 La Mancha Awards: Defending Dignity, Advancing Justice

On October 15, 2026, Casa Cornelia Law Center proudly hosted its 19th Annual La Mancha Awards at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, bringing together dedicated volunteers, supporters, community partners, and friends for an inspiring evening celebrating our shared commitment to justice, compassion, and human dignity.

The La Mancha Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations whose dedication to pro bono legal services helps advance Casa Cornelia’s mission of providing quality legal representation to vulnerable immigrant communities, including asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, and survivors of serious crimes.

Thank You for Making the 2026 La Mancha Awards a Success!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our honorees, sponsors, volunteers, donors, guests, and community partners for making this year’s celebration so meaningful. Your generosity, dedication, and continued support help ensure that individuals seeking safety, protection, and justice know they are not alone.

Looking Ahead to Our 20th Anniversary!

In 2027, Casa Cornelia Law Center will celebrate a special milestone: the 20th Annual La Mancha Awards! We look forward to commemorating two decades of recognizing extraordinary service, compassion, and commitment to justice.

Stay tuned for more information about next year’s milestone celebration!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

All proceeds raised through donations and sponsorships support Casa Cornelia’s programs, providing crucial legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations.

Thank you for your support!

Social Hour Sponsor

Quixote Sponsor

Humanatarian  Sponsor

Visionary Sponsors

Gerard A. Trippitelli, Esq. and Tessa P. Yutadco, Esq.

Marilyn (Sisolak) Manzer and Anthony Niewijk

Guardian Sponsors

Champion  Sponsors

Defender Sponsors

Brittany Syz, Esq. and Family

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Foley & Lardner LLP

Kevin F. Quinn, Esq.

Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP

Lisa & Tom Laube

Mary and Ron Siegrist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP

Ron Mehrtash

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP

The Shields Family Charitable Fund

Wilson Sonsini Foundation

Advocate Sponsors

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP

Carmen Chavez, Esq. and Matthew Agostinelli

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

Gary D. Lynn and KhaiDung Nguyen

Greene & Roberts LLP

Healey Family Foundation

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Lucy and Steve Howell

Mintz

Peterson Reporting, Video and Litigation Services

Rady Children’s Health

Schaffer Family Law Group, APC

The Drakulich Firm

Ambassador Sponsors

California Western School of Law

Duane Morris LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP

Julie Robinson, Esq. & Stephen Ferruolo, Esq.

Kraus Law Corporation

Amy and John Romaker

Rose Immigration Law

Velarde Family

Walter and Rosemary Johnston

For event and sponsorship details, please contact
Jerry Webber at (619) 231-7788 x330 or jwebber@casacornelia.org

When you support Casa Cornelia, your sponsorship makes possible free, high-quality legal services that protect due process and defend human dignity.