
Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award Dinner will bring together an extraordinary group of honorees and special guests on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Beverly Hills.
This year, Public Counsel will honor:
Vice President Kamala D. Harris
William O. Douglas Award
Rita Moreno
Trailblazer in the Arts Award
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Law Firm Pro Bono Award
Special guests will include Uzo Aduba, who will present the William O. Douglas Award to Vice President Harris. Amanda Gorman will deliver a powerful and timely poetic performance. Jason George and Public Counsel Board member Tanya Acker will co-host the evening.
Together, these honorees and guests will help make this year’s dinner a meaningful celebration of leadership, service, creativity, and the pursuit of justice. We look forward to gathering for this remarkable evening as we uplift Public Counsel’s achievements and honor these inspiring leaders and changemakers.













