More than 530 LAFLA donors and supporters attended LAFLA's 10th Annual Access to Justice Dinner Award event on October 29, raising over $560,000 to support LAFLA's programs and services. Antonia Hernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Community Foundation was honored with the 2008 Access to Justice Award. Hernandez was recognized for her dedication to civil rights, commitment to the public interest and passion for the law as a vehicle for impacting society. The 2008 Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service was presented to Harold M. Williams, of counsel with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and president emeritus of The J. Paul Getty Trust, while William T. Quicksilver, Chief Executive Office & Managing Partner of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP accepted the 2008 Pro Bono Services Award on behalf of the firm. Manatt contributed more than 1,700 pro bono hours in 2007. LAFLA appreciates the generosity of its donors and supporters in making the event a success.

LAFLA Board President, Harriet Posner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP with Dennis Wasser of Wasser, Cooperman & Carter P.C.

LAFLA Board Members Neil Martin, City National Bank and Alex Auerbach celebrate the evening with their wives

LAFLA's Managing Attorneys, Yolanda Arias, Ana Storey and Christian Abasto.

Antonia Hernandez, center, recipient of the Access to Justice Award shares a light moment with Harold M. Williams of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, left, who received the Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service; and Bill Quicksilver of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP who received the 2008 Pro Bono Service Award for providing more than 1,750 hours of pro bono services in 2007.

Photos by Becky SappİBerliner Studio/BEImages