Justice for Animals Gala 2018

Courtyard of the Luxe Boulevard Hotel where the gala was held.

Animal Legal Defense Fund founder Joyce Tischler and executive director Stephen Wells.

Singer and animal advocate Moby with Joyce Tischler and Stephen Wells.

Pro Bono Achievement Award winners Tim Watson and Xavier Brandwajn with Joyce Tischler, Stephen Wells and Tom Linney.

DawnWatch author Karen Dawn, her rescued dog Winky Smalls, and Stephen Wells.

Animal Legal Defense Fund student chapter members Tony Gerrans, Brooke Fane, Terry D’Aloia, Joseph M., Kate Barnekow and Gabriel Wildgen, with Stephen Wells and Nicole Pallotta.

A gallery of photos, representing the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s recent victories, was on display.

Winky Smalls, Karen Dawn’s rescued dog, was happy to mingle with guests throughout the night.

Philanthropist Bobi Leonard attended the event with her husband Paul and her dog Buddha.

Former Orange County Superior Court Judge Robert Kollar and his guest Dali Despotovic, Renee Marinkovic, Animal Legal Defense Fund senior staff attorney Diane Balkin and Wynn Kerr.

Lockwood Animal Rescue Center co-founders and “Wolves and Warriors” stars Matt Simmons and Lorin Linder, Stephen Wells and animal advocate Patty Shenker.

Pro Bono Program director Tom Linney, Pro Bono Achievement Award winner Libby Moulton of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, Stephen Wells and Joyce Tischler.

A gallery of photos, representing the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s recent victories, was on display.

Pro Bono Program director Tom Linney, University of Denver professor of law Margaret Kwoka, Stephen Wells and Joyce Tischler.

Pro Bono Program director Tom Linney, Pro Bono Achievement Award winner Lara Dueppen of Perkins Coie, Stephen Wells and Joyce Tischler.

Pro Bono Achievement Award.

Upon arrival, guests received a paddle for the night’s auction before moving to the courtyard for cocktail hour.

Actress and animal advocate Katie Cleary with Stephen Wells.

Actress and host for the event Charlotte Ross with Stephen Wells.