The Albie Circle

$75,000

Named for Justice Albie Sachs, the anti-apartheid activist and former Constitutional Court justice whose courage and moral clarity embody the values this Gala celebrates. As our highest level of partnership, the Albie Circle stands at the summit of our recognition, honoring those whose leadership most powerfully advances the cause of justice.

Seating: Two tables of 10 (20 guests)
Recognition: The most prominent visibility of any level — top logo placement on all printed materials, event signage, reception and dinner screens, the program cover, and the Gala website. Recognized individually from the podium and acknowledged as the Presenting Sponsor in all event communications.
Access: Exclusive pre-event meeting and professional photo with Justice Albie Sachs, plus a private reception with the LRC's Executive Director and a member of our Board leadership. Where possible, Justice Sachs will be seated at one of your tables for a portion of the evening.
Special touches: Two premium bottles of wine, a curated gift from South Africa reflecting the LRC's work, and access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of five deserving guests (public-interest lawyer, human rights advocate, nonprofit leader, academic, or law student).
Featured on FriendsOfTheLRC.org for the full year following the Gala.

Named for Justice Albie Sachs, the anti-apartheid activist and former Constitutional Court justice whose courage and moral clarity embody the values this Gala celebrates. As our highest level of partnership, the Albie Circle stands at the summit of our recognition, honoring those whose leadership most powerfully advances the cause of justice.

Seating: Two tables of 10 (20 guests)
Recognition: The most prominent visibility of any level — top logo placement on all printed materials, event signage, reception and dinner screens, the program cover, and the Gala website. Recognized individually from the podium and acknowledged as the Presenting Sponsor in all event communications.
Access: Exclusive pre-event meeting and professional photo with Justice Albie Sachs, plus a private reception with the LRC's Executive Director and a member of our Board leadership. Where possible, Justice Sachs will be seated at one of your tables for a portion of the evening.
Special touches: Two premium bottles of wine, a curated gift from South Africa reflecting the LRC's work, and access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of five deserving guests (public-interest lawyer, human rights advocate, nonprofit leader, academic, or law student).
Featured on FriendsOfTheLRC.org for the full year following the Gala.

The Bizos Circle

$50,000

Named in honor of George Bizos, the legendary human rights lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial and later served as Senior Counsel in the LRC's Constitutional Litigation Unit. His lifelong fight for human rights helped shape the LRC's founding mission, making this a premier level of partnership and recognition.

Seating: One table of 10
Recognition: Prominent visibility — featured logo placement on all printed materials, event signage, reception and dinner screens, and the Gala website. Recognized individually from the podium and acknowledged as the Signature Sponsor in event communications.
Access: Exclusive pre-event conversation and photo with Justice Albie Sachs.
Special touches: A premium bottle of wine for your table and access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of four deserving guests.
Featured on FriendsOfTheLRC.org for the full year following the Gala.

Named in honor of George Bizos, the legendary human rights lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial and later served as Senior Counsel in the LRC's Constitutional Litigation Unit. His lifelong fight for human rights helped shape the LRC's founding mission, making this a premier level of partnership and recognition.

Seating: One table of 10
Recognition: Prominent visibility — featured logo placement on all printed materials, event signage, reception and dinner screens, and the Gala website. Recognized individually from the podium and acknowledged as the Signature Sponsor in event communications.
Access: Exclusive pre-event conversation and photo with Justice Albie Sachs.
Special touches: A premium bottle of wine for your table and access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of four deserving guests.
Featured on FriendsOfTheLRC.org for the full year following the Gala.

The Justice Circle

$25,000

Named for the ideal at the heart of everything the Legal Resources Centre does, the Justice Circle recognizes organizations whose leadership demonstrates a deep and enduring commitment to human rights and the rule of law.

Seating: One premium table of 10
Recognition: Prominent recognition throughout the Gala — logo placement on event screens, acknowledgment in the printed program, and recognition on the Gala website. Recognized during the evening as a valued supporter.
Access: An invitation to a group photo session with Justice Albie Sachs prior to the Gala.
Special touches: A premium bottle of wine for your table and professional photographs provided after the event.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of three deserving guests.

Named for the ideal at the heart of everything the Legal Resources Centre does, the Justice Circle recognizes organizations whose leadership demonstrates a deep and enduring commitment to human rights and the rule of law.

Seating: One premium table of 10
Recognition: Prominent recognition throughout the Gala — logo placement on event screens, acknowledgment in the printed program, and recognition on the Gala website. Recognized during the evening as a valued supporter.
Access: An invitation to a group photo session with Justice Albie Sachs prior to the Gala.
Special touches: A premium bottle of wine for your table and professional photographs provided after the event.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of three deserving guests.

The Advocate Circle

$15,000

Named for the advocates who stand and speak for those whose voices too often go unheard, this level celebrates partners who stand alongside the LRC in protecting constitutional rights and advancing justice for vulnerable communities.

Seating: One reserved table of 8
Recognition: Recognition in the printed program, logo or name recognition on reception and dinner screens, and acknowledgement on the Gala website — meaningful visibility while supporting the LRC's ongoing work in South Africa.
Special touches: Access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of two deserving guests.

Named for the advocates who stand and speak for those whose voices too often go unheard, this level celebrates partners who stand alongside the LRC in protecting constitutional rights and advancing justice for vulnerable communities.

Seating: One reserved table of 8
Recognition: Recognition in the printed program, logo or name recognition on reception and dinner screens, and acknowledgement on the Gala website — meaningful visibility while supporting the LRC's ongoing work in South Africa.
Special touches: Access to the evening's professional photographs.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of two deserving guests.

The Guardian Circle

$10,000

Named for the vital role of safeguarding rights and freedoms, the Guardian Circle honors supporters who help protect the constitutional protections the LRC has fought to secure and preserve.

Seating: One reserved table of 8
Recognition: Recognition in the Gala program, acknowledgement on event screens throughout the evening, and recognition on the Gala website as a valued supporter.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of one deserving guest, while helping ensure the continued impact of one of South Africa's leading public-interest law organizations.

Named for the vital role of safeguarding rights and freedoms, the Guardian Circle honors supporters who help protect the constitutional protections the LRC has fought to secure and preserve.

Seating: One reserved table of 8
Recognition: Recognition in the Gala program, acknowledgement on event screens throughout the evening, and recognition on the Gala website as a valued supporter.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of one deserving guest, while helping ensure the continued impact of one of South Africa's leading public-interest law organizations.

The Arthur Chaskalson Circle

$5,000

Named for Arthur Chaskalson, a founder of the Legal Resources Centre in 1979 and the first President of South Africa's Constitutional Court. A defender of Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial, he devoted his life to using the law to challenge injustice and build a constitutional democracy. This level honors his enduring legacy and welcomes partners who help carry that founding mission forward.

Seating: Four tickets
Recognition: Recognition in the Gala program, acknowledgement on event screens throughout the evening, and recognition on the Gala website as a valued supporter.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of one deserving guest, while helping ensure the continued impact of one of South Africa's leading public-interest law organizations.

Named for Arthur Chaskalson, a founder of the Legal Resources Centre in 1979 and the first President of South Africa's Constitutional Court. A defender of Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial, he devoted his life to using the law to challenge injustice and build a constitutional democracy. This level honors his enduring legacy and welcomes partners who help carry that founding mission forward.

Seating: Four tickets
Recognition: Recognition in the Gala program, acknowledgement on event screens throughout the evening, and recognition on the Gala website as a valued supporter.
Impact: Underwrites the attendance of one deserving guest, while helping ensure the continued impact of one of South Africa's leading public-interest law organizations.

Gala Ticket

$1,000

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

6:00 - 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception

7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner, Program, Music, and Dancing

Join us in celebrating the Legal Resources Centre's ongoing work and standing together to safeguard access to justice for all.

Waitlist

Pay what you can

The Champions of Justice Gala on September 19, 2026 brings together a distinguished community of supporters to celebrate the rule of law and honor the extraordinary legacy of Justice Albie Sachs. Individual tickets to the evening are $1,000, but we never want cost to keep the right people out of the room.

We believe the public-interest lawyers, human rights advocates, nonprofit leaders, academics, and law students who carry this mission forward every day deserve a place at this celebration, whether or not a $1,000 ticket is within reach.

That's why we're offering a pay-what-you-can option for deserving guests. If you are committed to the work of justice but the full ticket price is a barrier, we invite you to contribute whatever you are able.

Seating is limited, so a contribution does not guarantee a place, but we'll add your name to our waiting list and confirm availability closer to the event date. If we're unable to offer you a seat, you're welcome to have your contribution refunded or to let it stand as a tax-deductible gift in support of the LRC's work.

Every ticket underwritten by our sponsors and every contribution given in this spirit extends the reach of the Legal Resources Centre's mission and helps ensure that the people building the future of human rights law are in the room, inspired and connected.