Photos: Ron Olson Justice Center groundbreaking

Ron Olson, right, gets a standing ovation at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ron Olson Justice Center, named after him, at the corner of 8th Street and Union Avenue in Los Angeles.

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Jan. 19, 2016 7:40 PM PT

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and legal and business community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ron Olson Justice Center, at the corner of 8th Street and Union Avenue in Los Angeles.

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Ron Olson is hugged by a guest at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Ron Olson Justice Center, named after him, at the corner of 8th Street and Union Avenue in Los Angeles.

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Ron Olson, center, listens to speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Ron Olson Justice Center, named after him, at the corner of 8th Street and Union Avenue in Los Angeles.

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Jane Olson, center, and other audience members at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ groundbreaking ceremony. The new building will be named after her husband, Ron Olson.

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Nicole Perez, directing attorney, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Ron Olson Justice Center.

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