An exclusive and memorable occasion, filled with entertainment, celebration and opportunities to support Amicus' vital work!

Each year, we honour outstanding contributions from law firms, academic institutions, and volunteers who provide vital support to our work on behalf of those facing the death penalty in the United States. Held in iconic venues and featuring powerful performances and guest speakers, the evening brings together legal professionals, human rights advocates, students and supporters for a night of recognition, reflection, and impact.

Proceeds from the event support Amicus’ legal casework, internship programmes, and public education initiatives.

Champions Of Justice Awards 2026

Final Verdict

An immersive death penalty jury experience

Amicus invites you to dinner featuring a death penalty trial; The Law Society of England & Wales, on Friday, 20th November at 6pm

Join us for Final Verdict: enjoy a lavish 3-course dinner with wine while being immersed in a mock death penalty trial where every guest becomes part of the jury. All set within the opulence of the Law Society’s dining hall, this one-night-only experience invites guests to examine the evidence, hear arguments, deliberate alongside their fellow jurors and ultimately decide the defendant’s fate: guilty or innocent, life or death.

The event will be presented live by top USA trial attorney Shayla Galloway and leading mitigation specialist Christy Dickerson and presided over by renowned retired US Court of Appeals, Third Ciruit and District Judge, Justice Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. Inspired by the realities of capital punishment cases in the United States, the whole night will explore the moral, legal and human complexities at the heart of the justice system, featuring some well-known surprise “witnesses” - while, at the same time, raising vital funds for Amicus and its work defending those facing the death penalty. Each table will act as its own jury panel, complete with a foreperson responsible for delivering the Final Verdict.

Alongside the immersive trial experience, the evening celebrates the extraordinary law firms and individuals who dedicate their time, expertise and compassion to advancing justice and supporting Amicus’ mission. The 2026 Champions of Justice Awards, recognises exceptional contributions to capital defence and advocacy. Nominations are now open.

Our own celebrity auctioneer Mark Griffith-Jones, of Sotheby's fame, will take up the gavel for some money-can’t-buy unique items in support of Amicus.

More than an awards ceremony, Final Verdict is a powerful and thought-provoking celebration ofjustice, fr eedom and transformation — bringing together supporters, advocates and changemakers for one unforgettable night.