Civil rights lawyer Carol Sobel has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “The history of civil rights in Los Angeles is as glamorous and gritty as the town itself, packed with famous characters and scenes. And you couldn’t tell that history without at least a couple chapters about the contributions of Carol Sobel,” said LAPC Press Rights Chair Adam Rose. There are many reasons to celebrate Ms. Sobel. “For decades, she’s championed press freedom among many other important causes. Her pro bono representation…
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Mickey H. Osterreicher to Receive the LA Press Club’s Guardian Award
Mickey H. Osterreicher, general counsel to the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “It’s hard to summarize how much Mickey has done for press freedom,” said Adam Rose, chair of the LA Press Club’s press rights committee. “He’s given philosophical oration in Congress and navigated airspace regulations for drone photographers. His voice rings clearly with journalists and government officials alike.” These are just a couple of reasons the LAPC is honoring Osterreicher. “Mickey has brought his unique expertise to bear…
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