Counsel For Justice Announces New Board Of Directors For 2025-2026 Term
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 1, 2025 – Counsel for Justice (CFJ) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors, who will serve for the term beginning July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2026. This esteemed group of legal and community leaders will guide CFJ's mission to promote access to justice for underserved communities across Los Angeles.
“The work of Counsel for Justice has never been more critical than it is today," stated Diane Kimberlin, Board Chair. "In a landscape where policy shifts and evolving legal challenges can disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, CFJ stands as a vital pillar of support. Our new Board is unified in its commitment to empowering individuals navigating complex legal situations, ensuring that the promise of justice remains accessible to all. We are ready to lead CFJ through this pivotal period, expanding our reach and reinforcing our commitment to a more equitable Los Angeles."
The new Board of Directors includes:
Executive Committee
Diane Kimberlin – President
Wes W. Kennedy – President-Elect (First Legal)
Brian Condon – Executive Vice President (Arnold & Porter)
John Clark – Senior Vice President (Wells Fargo Bank - Legal Department)
Shawn S. Ledingham – Vice President (Proskauer)
Anne Nash – Vice President/Secretary (Carbon Activated Corporation)
Susan Koehler Sullivan – Vice President (Clyde & Co)
Lilit Asadourian – Vice President (Barnes & Thornburg)
Juan Torres – Treasurer (Musick Peeler)
Lana Manganiello – Immediate Past President (Practice Growth Partner)
Directors
Susan Agopian (Lateral Link)
Matthew Baker (Saul Ewing)
Nestor Barrero (Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete)
Jennifer Benjamin (B. Riley Advisory Services)
Janette Blair (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Jennifer Bonneville (Alston & Bird)
Robb Caruso (Elevate)
Ryan Estes (DLA Piper)
Colleen Hart (Proskauer)
David Kutzer (Cresa)
Beverly Lu (CBRE - Legal Department)
Neal Marder (Akin)
Eric McDonough (Dickinson Wright)
Lauren Movsesian (Sempra Energy)
Jibraun Riaz (Davis Wright Tremaine)
Jessica Soriano (Clark Hill)
Jennifer Terry (Reed Smith)
Lauren Wertheimer (Vedder Price)
Alex Wyman (Latham & Watkins)
Hee Sung Yoon (Selman Leichenger Edson Hsu Newman & Moore)
Hon. Laurie Zelon (Judicate West)
The diverse expertise and unwavering dedication of this new Board will be instrumental in advancing CFJ's strategic goals and expanding its crucial pro bono services in immigration, domestic violence, veterans' support, and housing justice initiatives.
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