Since the opening of Skadden's Los Angeles office in 1983, we have been proud to be a part of the philanthropic and civic life of greater Los Angeles through our participation in legal aid, educational, artistic and public service organizations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in Los Angeles, we want to show our appreciation to this great city and the arts community it supports.

We have created LA25 to showcase the talents of some of the young artists whose work will enhance the richness of the city's cultural life. The vibrant contemporary art scene in the greater Los Angeles area is renowned both nationally and internationally. It includes a number of leading museums and art centers, as well as art education institutions with world-class faculties. These institutions attract the most promising students and, as a result, produce outstanding graduates. For many of them, this is a turning point in their artistic lives. As we developed the concept for LA25, our mission was to enhance the visibility and nourish the careers of some of these young artists and thus make a contribution to the creative life of this city.

We are excited about LA25 as a way to celebrate the vitality of the Los Angeles area and 25 years of Skadden as a part of it.