South Coast Plaza developer Henry Segerstrom is being honored by Whittier Law School for his dedication to the city and the Orange County community.

Segerstrom will receive an honorary degree during Whittier Law School’s 34th commencement on May 19 along with Atty. Gen. Bill Lockyer and retired Orange County Superior Court Judge Bruce Sumner.

Segerstrom is managing partner of C.J. Segerstrom & Sons — developer, owner and manager of South Coast Plaza, Metro Pointe and most recently Home Ranch.

Segerstrom is also founding chairman of the Orange County Performing Arts Center and has served on its board of directors since 1980. He pledged $40 million to the capital campaign for the center’s new 2,000-seat Concert Hall.