SACRAMENTO – Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) will receive the Johnnie L. Cochran Public Service Award from the Loyola Law School African American Alumni Association the evening of Thursday, February 26. The award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their profession, dedication to social justice and a commitment to serving their community. The award is named for the late Loyola alum Jonnie L. Cochran Jr., class of ’62, who dedicated his career to helping under served constituencies fight for justice. The award will be presented at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles.

WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Speaker Bass will accept the award and give remarks at approximately 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: California African American Museum, Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037