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Government

Jun. 18, 2025

State senator and litigator recognized for commitment to justice, public service

Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, will receive the Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association this week, honoring his rare blend of legislative leadership and hands-on courtroom advocacy.

State senator and litigator recognized for commitment to justice, public service
Sen. Tom Umberg. Photo: Malcolm Maclachlan.

Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, will receive one of the highest honors in the Los Angeles legal community Friday when the Los Angeles County Bar Association presents him with the Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award--recognizing not just his years of public service, but his enduring presence in the courtroom as a practicing attorney and advocate for justice.

Umberg said in an interview Monday that the award carries special significance for him.

"It's the lawyer ...

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