Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL)

The photographs taken at OCCDL's Gala are here: https://lnkd.in/gnfYbZvi The download password is: OCLaw

Celebrating Our 2026 OCCDL Award Honorees! The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding Legacy Award honorees. These individuals and organizations exemplify leadership, collaboration, service, and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion throughout Orange County’s legal community. ✨ Meet our 2026 honorees and learn more about their accomplishments: Buchalter Crowell & Moring Haynes and Boone, LLP @JustOC Kahana Feld Knobbe Martens Lemon Law Champions Sheppard Brooke Weitzman We look forward to celebrating these exceptional organizations at the OCCDL Awards Gala on September 22, 2026, at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. #OCCDL #AwardsGala #DiversityInLaw #OrangeCountyLaw #LegalCommunity #Leadership #Bridgebuilders #TopYoungAttorneys #LegacyAward

Celebrating Our 2026 OCCDL Award Honorees! The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding Bridgebuilder award honorees. These individuals exemplify leadership, collaboration, service, and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion throughout Orange County’s legal community. Meet our 2026 honorees and learn more about their accomplishments: Justin Cruz, Esq. Josh Ji Swati Paul Khetani Jason Lao Faraz Mohammadi Chahira Solh Monica Youssef Samuel Yu Chapman University Fowler School of Law Latham & Watkins Paul Khetani Global Haynes and Boone, LLP Crowell & Moring Sheppard Kahana Feld We look forward to celebrating these exceptional leaders at the OCCDL Awards Gala on September 22, 2026, at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. #OCCDL #AwardsGala #DiversityInLaw #OrangeCountyLaw #LegalCommunity #Leadership #Bridgebuilders

Celebrating Our 2026 OCCDL Award Honorees! The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding honorees for the Top Young Attorney award. These individuals exemplify leadership, collaboration, service, and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion throughout Orange County’s legal community. ✨ Meet our 2026 honorees and learn more about their accomplishments: Joseph Acevedo Alicia Burrell Geetha Durairaj, Ph.D. @Kari Ferver Omer Ilter Ikenna Ojukwu Nefi Oliva Isabella Ordorica-Toailoa  Sarah Sakr Vy (Tran) Victoria Community Counsel Sheppard Knobbe Martens Crowell & Moring Everett Dorey Jones Day Buchalter We look forward to celebrating these exceptional leaders at the OCCDL Awards Gala on September 22, 2026, at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. #OCCDL #AwardsGala #DiversityInLaw #OrangeCountyLaw #LegalCommunity #Leadership #TopYoungAttorneys

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference in Orange County’s legal community! Know an attorney, colleague, mentor, firm, or organization whose leadership, service, and commitment deserve to be celebrated? Submit a nomination today! The Bridgebuilder Award - Honoring individuals or groups who connect communities, bridge divides, and foster collaboration. Nominate a Bridgebuilder: https://lnkd.in/gXJQGMZz Top Young Lawyers Award - Recognizing outstanding early-career attorneys from underrepresented groups in Orange County’s legal community. Nominate a Top Young Lawyer: https://lnkd.in/gXsgeDJY The Legacy Award - Recognizing organizations that advance and support the Orange County legal community while remaining true to their core values. Nominate a Firm or Organization: https://lnkd.in/ghYerzqC Due to requests for additional time, the nomination deadline has been extended to August 31, 2026. Take a few moments to help us shine a spotlight on those whose contributions deserve to be recognized! #OrangeCountyLaw #LegalCommunity #LegalLeadership #DiversityInLaw #Inclusion #Bridgebuilder #YoungLawyers #LegalProfession #OrangeCounty #AttorneyRecognition #AwardsGala #OCBA

Thank you to everyone who joined OCCDL for our Navigating the Orange County Legal Market in 2026 panel discussion at UCI Law School! We were pleased to hear valuable insights and perspectives from our distinguished panelists, Jasminder Deol, Michael Preciado, and Mark Lezama, as they shared their experiences and discussed the evolving legal landscape. A special thank you to our panelists, attendees, and everyone who helped make this event a success. We appreciate the opportunity to bring together members of the Orange County legal community to learn, connect, and engage in meaningful conversations. Here are a few photos from the event! #OrangeCountyLaw #LegalCommunity #LegalProfessionals #LegalNetworking #DiversityInLaw #UCILaw #LegalLeadership #OrangeCounty

Join the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL) for an insightful panel discussion exploring the trends, perspectives, and strategies shaping today’s evolving legal landscape. 📅 August 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM PDT 📍 UCI Law School Meet our distinguished panelists: • Jasminder Deol — Assistant Dean for Career Development at UCI Law • Michael Preciado — Product Integrity and Defense Counsel at Rivian and Co-Chair of their Legal Engagement Committee • Mark Lezama — Partner at Knobbe Martens and former President of OCCDL Enjoy a light lunch while gaining valuable insights and connecting with fellow legal professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape! RSVP to info@occdl.org if you plan to attend.

Help us recognize those making a difference in our legal community! The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our 2026 Awards Gala. We invite you to nominate individuals, firms, and organizations whose leadership, service, and contributions reflect the values we strive to celebrate. The Bridgebuilder Award This award honors individuals or groups who connect communities, cross divides, and foster collaboration. We are looking for those who bring people together, create meaningful partnerships, and help strengthen our legal community. Nominate a Bridgebuilder: https://lnkd.in/dfq5dCBg Top Young Lawyer Award This award honors attorneys in the early years of their practice who identify as part of an underrepresented group within the Orange County legal community and who have provided excellent legal services in Orange County over the past year. Nominate a Young Lawyer: https://lnkd.in/dmyphvjP The Legacy Award This award recognizes organizations and firms that embody OCCDL’s legacy by serving as hubs for advancement and growth, moving institutions forward while remaining true to their core values. Nominate a Firm or Organization: https://lnkd.in/dJZ2Af3D Help us shine a light on those who are building connections and creating positive change. We look forward to celebrating this year’s honorees with you at the OCCDL 2026 Awards Gala! Nominations are open now through August 20, 2026. #OCCDL #OCCDL2026 #AwardsGala #LegalCommunity #OrangeCountyLaw #OrangeCountyAttorneys #LegalDiversity #DiversityInLaw #InclusionInLaw #LegalLeadership #LegalProfessionals #YoungLawyers #WomenInLaw #UnderrepresentedLawyers #Bridgebuilders #LegacyAward #CommunityLeadership #LegalExcellence #LawFirmLeadership #LegalCommunityLeaders #OCLegalCommunity #OrangeCounty #LawAndJustice #CelebrateLeadership #NominateNow

Join OCCDL for an insightful panel discussion exploring the trends, perspectives, and strategies shaping today’s evolving legal landscape. 📅 August 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM PDT 📍 UCI Law School Hear from our distinguished panelists: Jasminder Deol — Assistant Dean for Career Development at UCI Law Michael Preciado — Product Integrity and Defense Counsel for Rivian and Co-Chair of their Legal Diversity Committee Mark Lezama — Partner at Knobbe Martens and former President of OCCDL A light lunch will be provided. Attendees are responsible for their own parking expenses. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead! Please RSVP to info@occdl.org if you plan to attend. Jasminder Deol Michael Preciado Mark Lezama University of California, Irvine School of Law Andrea Levenson Tiffany Aguiar Melissa Mikail Arash Pia, Esq., PE Crispin Collins Kayla Shojai