Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is one of the nation’s most distinguished law firms, renowned for defending democracy and challenging government overreach. The founding partners built the firm on the principles of integrity, fairness and excellence. MTO has argued pivotal recent cases reinforcing constitutional checks and civil liberties, including matters that stopped the government from blocking congressionally approved funds for an independent nonprofit; successfully challenged an executive order threatening the legal profession’s independence; and opposed unconstitutional immigration enforcement practices. Working alongside the ACLU, the firm exposed abuses in Orange County’s jailhouse informant program and has helped enforce compliance with Public Records Act requests made to hundreds of California law enforcement agencies. Today, MTO’s more than 200 attorneys continue its founders’ legacy, upholding integrity and democratic accountability from offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Evan Spiegel is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Snap Inc., a global technology company inspiring people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn, and have fun. Alongside co-founder Bobby Murphy, Spiegel created Snapchat while at Stanford University. Today, Snap reaches over 900 million monthly active users worldwide. In 2017, he established the Spiegel Family Fund, supporting initiatives in arts, education, housing, and human rights. Spiegel and Murphy also founded the Snap Foundation to expand access to the creative economy for underrepresented youth in Los Angeles. Following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, Spiegel co-founded the Department of Angels with the California Community Foundation to aid affected residents. He serves on the boards of KKR & Co. Inc., the Berggruen Institute, and Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, and is a member of the Business Roundtable and Business Council. Spiegel earned a B.S. from Stanford and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Miranda, and their four children.

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying its model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 500 million nourishing meals around the world. The organization’s work after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico set a new global standard for disaster relief, proving that food is hope, dignity, and connection. In 2025, following the wildfires across Los Angeles County, WCK teams mobilized immediately, serving more than 1.6 million meals to displaced residents and first responders from Malibu to Pasadena. Partnering with local chefs, restaurants, and volunteers, WCK turned parking lots and community kitchens into food hubs. Guided by Andrés’ belief that “a plate of food can change the world,” WCK continues to feed hope and rebuild resilience everywhere it serves.