The 44th Annual Public Justice Gala & Awards Presentation
Join us for an evening of celebration and connection with the Public Justice community of members and allies from across the country who are committed to our shared vision of justice, opportunity and a legal system that is open to, and working for, everyone. At a critical moment for our country, we’re proud to convene the legal community’s brightest stars and most accomplished advocates for a night of strengthening our resolve, strategizing our future and stopping injustice in its tracks.
Monday, July 27th | 6pm
Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Register for Public Justice’s Gala and Awards Dinner!
Please contact Kelly Simon, VP of Development + Membership, at ksimon@publicjustice.net for any questions.
Featuring
Our 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalists & Winners
Public Justice President Ellen Presby
Incoming Public Justice President David Sugerman.
2026 Champion of Justice Awardee Tony Romanucci
Thank you to our generous sponsors
As of May 6, 2026
Hosts
Titanium Level – $25,000
Gold Level – $15,000
Tim Quenelle PC
Silver Level – $10,000
Bronze Level – $5,000
Brass Level – $2,500
Copper – $1,000
Special Thanks to our Table Captains
Jennie Anderson & Ingrid Evans
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
Deborah Elman & Anna Prakash
Andrea Gold & Sabita Soneji
Robin Greenwald & Hadley Lundback
Rayna Kessler
Ellen Presby
Sandra Robinson