The Southern California Leadership Network annually recognizes leaders who are inspiring positive change in the region at its Southern California Visionaries luncheon. It is the pinnacle leadership event in our region and is open to the public.

Ticket pricing
$200 general admission
$125 for alumni and current Fellows – contact us at 213.580.7524 to purchase at this rate

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At this year’s luncheon, we will recognize the outstanding achievements of the following leaders:

Lifetime Still Achieving Award: James A. Thomas, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, Thomas Properties Group

Southern California Leader of the Year: David Fleming, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

Excellence in Civic Leadership: Linda Griego, President & CEO, Griego Enterprises, Inc.

Public Sector Leader of the Year: Gilbert Ivey, Assistant General Manager & Chief Administrative Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Graduate of the Year: Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas (LLA ’89), Supervisor, County of Los Angeles

Thank you to our 2009 sponsors
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Gold
Deloitte
Mattel, Inc.
The Boeing Company
The Gas Company, a Sempra Energy Utility

Silver
AECOM Technology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Latham & Watkins
Walmart

Bronze
AT&T
Megatoys
O’Melveny & Myers
Payden & Rygel
Port of Los Angeles
Quateman LLP
Southern California Association of Governments
The California Endowment
USC SPPD Executive Master of Leadership Degree Program

The mission of the Southern California Leadership Network is to develop a productive network of exemplary and diverse leaders in the business, government and community sectors who are capable of addressing the critical challenges facing the Southern California region. The program’s nearly 1,000 graduates serve on civic boards and commissions, and hold elected office, business and community leadership roles throughout Southern California.