Brian S. Kabateck Installed as LACBA President

On June 27, Brian S. Kabateck was installed as LACBA President for 2018-19 at the Installation Reception at the Downtown InterContinental Hotel.

Counsel for Justice President Brian K. Condon, Officers, and Board of Directors and Barristers President Jessica Gordon also took their oaths of office. 

2018-19 LACBA President Brian S. Kabateck Takes His Oath


As part of the evening’s festivities, LACBA presented the Outstanding Volunteers Service in LACBA Leadership Awards to:

Samuel L. Williams Outstanding Trustee Award – John F. Hartigan

Patricia Phillips Outstanding Committee Service Award – Benjamin G. Shatz

Matthew S. Rae, Jr. Outstanding Section Leader Award – Charles E. Michaels and Nowland C. Hong


LACBA’s Hon. Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Awards for volunteer service to the Projects were presented to:

Domestic Violence Legal Services Project – Derek Owen Wallen

Veterans Legal Services Project – James A. Santiago

AIDS Legal Services Project – David E. Stanley

Immigration Legal Assistance Project – Lynne Affleck


Counsel for Justice presented its President’s Award to Wes W. Kennedy 


LACBA’s Senior Section presented its Trailblazers of the Bar Award to the Hon. Carlos R. Moreno.

More highlights and photos to come!