2026 Gala

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction | 7:45 PM Awards Program | 9:15 PM Dessert Reception

Brooklyn Museum |  Beaux-Arts Court 
200 Eastern Pkwy | Brooklyn, NY 11238

 Tradition of Excellence Award Recipient
JASON A. JONES
EY Americas and US Vice Chair 
and General Counsel

&

Dedication to Justice Award Recipient
TONY WEST
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer,
and Corporate Secretary
Uber

Champion of Justice Award Recipient
RADHA SATHE MANTHE
Pro Bono Deputy
King & Spalding LLP

&

Lois Karch Conway Circle of Justice Award Recipient
DR. JOCELYNNE RAINEY
President & CEO
Brooklyn Org


The Access Justice Brooklyn Gala celebrates exceptional individuals and visionary leaders whose dedication to public service, equal justice, and stronger communities reflects the values we strive to advance every day. As AJB’s premier fundraising event, the Gala brings together our community of supporters, partners, friends, and advocates united by a shared vision of an equitable Brooklyn where everyone knows their rights and has access to legal support. Funds raised through the Gala provide critical resources for AJB’s work and expand our impact throughout the borough.

For more information or for assistance securing your support, please contact Melissa Starr, Chief Strategy officer at melissa@accessjusticebk.org or call 718-473-9209.

Gala dress code: formal business attire.


Access Justice Brooklyn partners with compassionate pro bono attorneys and cross-industry professionals to provide high-quality, civil legal services that help ensure equal access to the legal system. We focus on services that contribute to the economic security of Brooklyn households, ensuring that income does not represent a barrier to legal help and financial stability. Our proven pro bono model—recruit, train, supervise, and support— also provides flexibility to address new legal issues as they emerge.


Access Justice Brooklyn is a not-for-profit public charity recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3). Tax ID:11-3155182. Federal tax law specifies that the tax-deductible value of Gala sponsorships or tickets is limited to the amount of your contribution minus the fair market value of goods or services provided (such as food and beverage). Access Justice Brooklyn Gala digital journal ads and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A copy of the our most recently filed financial report is also available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com). You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8686.


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