All photographs by Charlie Leche Photography
The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights is turning 20! Since 2006, LCCR has helped thousands of arrested children achieve the safety and stability necessary to grow up healthy and leave the legal system behind for good. In doing so, we have become a nationwide leader in showcasing what an effective response to youth arrest can and should look like.
Join us April 2, 2026 as we celebrate our 20-year legacy of changing young lives, and our communities, for the better.
We will also be presenting our annual Diamonique Whaley Champion of Justice Award to Journey Allen, Local Artist and Founder of Spectrum Arts NOLA for her incredible work helping incarcerated youth to engage healing through arts education.
You’re a part of our history and our children’s success. It’s the support of people like you that helps our kids thrive and leave the legal system behind for good. So come celebrate with us! Click here to RSVP.
This cocktail reception fundraiser will be held on Thursday, April 2 (6:00-8:30pm) at The Building, a beautiful art space located at 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (just across from the Jazz Market). Fun fact: The Building is located about two blocks from where LCCR was originally incubated through the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana. That makes this annual event a homecoming of sorts.
Business or business casual attire preferred.
While there is no minimum cost, a donation of any amount is required to attend.
HUGE THANKS to our Celebration 2026 host committee:
Rhonda Broussard // Keeanya Chenier // Kaye Courington // Eileen Gleason // Judge Arthur Hunter (ret.) // David Israel // Kyle Jude Jones // Carla Laroche // Justin McCorkle // Allie Shapiro // Jackie & Bruce Shreves // Miles Thomas
We also wish to thank this year’s sponsors and top donors:
Champion of Justice:
Guardian of Justice:
Defender of Justice:
Advocate of Justice: Terrell Briscoe // Brian Burgess // Milly & George Denegre // Evan James Consulting // Allison & George Freeman // Lulu & Billy Freiberg // Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP // Gordon Arata // Hancock Whitney // Jones Walker LLP // Carla Laroche // Mary & Dale MacCurdy // Kim MacLeod // Kathy & Jerry Meunier // Janice Parmelee & Bill Hammack // Perrier Esquerré Contractors LLC // ResourceFull Consulting // Jackie & Bruce Shreves // Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn LLP // Laurie & Paul Sterbcow // Lynda & Irving Warshauer // Sarah & George Young
Benefactor of Justice: Baker Donelson // Bernard & Franks // Mannone Butler // Courington, Kiefer, Sommers, Marullo, Matherne & Bell LLP // Dr. Tyra Despenza-Kane // Anne & Rob Gardiner // Eileen Gleason // ICT Inc. // Thuy Lam // Landis Construction LLC // Sally & Jay Lapeyre // Melchiode Marks King LLC // OfficeOps // Raymond James // Laurie & Peter Ricchiuti // Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin LLC // Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers // Allison & Pierre Stouse
Fellow of Justice: Charles Leche Photography // Corporate Business Supplies // Crescent Crown Distributing // Susan & Hervin Guidry // JJ Fulton Companies // Christine & Joe Montz // Felicia Rabito & Bill Ellison // Tatje Insurance & Financial Products // Peggy Welsh // Alice & Bill Wright
We also wish to thank the following for their partnership and steadfast commitment to our kids:
