Blank Rome partner Stacy D. Phillips was honored with the American Jewish Committee's (“AJC”) Judge Learned Hand Award at a celebration held on October 20, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The Judge Learned Hand Award is the highest honor AJC bestows on members of the legal profession. Named for one of America's most distinguished jurists and humanitarians, the award recognizes attorneys whose professional achievements and community service exemplify the values of justice, integrity, and public service. Presented by AJC in communities across the country, the award has been a tradition in Los Angeles since 1980.
Throughout her more than four-decade career, Stacy has established herself as one of California's leading family law attorneys while dedicating significant time to philanthropy, mentorship, and advocacy. Her contributions include serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of Public Counsel, the nation's largest pro bono law firm; helping draft California Senate Bill 924 to extend the time domestic violence survivors have to bring civil claims against their abusers; and founding the Adopt-A-Center Program, which has provided mentorship and support to Los Angeles-area charitable organizations for nearly three decades.
“Being associated with Judge Learned Hand—whose name has become synonymous with intellectual rigor, integrity, humility, and the rule of law— means a great deal to me. I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with AJC's mission to fight all forms of hatred,” said Stacy. “I am proud to join a distinguished roster of Judge Learned Hand Award recipients that includes my Blank Rome colleagues Alan Hoffman, who received this award in Philadelphia in 2018; retired federal Judge Stephen Orlofsky, who received it in New Jersey in 2010; and Marvin Comisky, our firm’s co-founder, first managing partner, and former chair, who received the award in Philadelphia in 1984.”
More than 450 leaders from the legal, civic, and philanthropic communities, along with family and friends, gathered to celebrate Stacy’s achievements and contributions. Alan Hoffman presented Stacy with the award, and she also received proclamations from U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman and Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. The event raised nearly $900,000 to support AJC’s mission.
Learn more about the award in articles published in the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Daily Journal (subscription required).