Thursday, the 20th of October, 2022
Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
6 - 8:30 in the evening
Dear Friend,

Be part of a joyful gathering of the people who built Public Advocates over five decades — alums, social justice activists, lawyers and policy makers who made history together and influenced countless Californians’ lives. It will be a memorable night of friendship, music, reflection and inspiration overlooking the San Francisco Bay! 

Order Gala Tickets 

  • General Admission $175.00      
  • Nonprofit/Community $100.00

Or contact Madelyn Wargowski: mwargowski@publicadvocates.org 
 
For the safety of our guests, all attendees will be asked to show proof of COVID vaccinations. Masks will be required indoors and guests will be given the option of viewing the program in indoor and outdoor areas.

  • Gala Reception: 6–7 pm
  • Program: 7–8:30 pm
  • Hors d’oeuvres & wine bars: All evening
  • Business or Festive Attire


Thank you to our
50th Anniversary Gala Sponsors

TRAILBLAZER

ALUMNI RECEPTION SPONSOR
CHANGEMAKER
ADVOCATE 
CHALLENGER 

PARTNERS

Alina Ball* and Eric Guttschuss
Anita Maria Elliot and Robert Taren
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Sandy and Barry Goldstein
Debi Harris**
Outten and Golden LLP
Steve* and Sylvia Melikian
Drucilla Ramey* and Marvin Stender

 
ALLIES

ACLU Northern California
John Affeldt** and Karen Hoy
Carolyn Clarke*
Equal Justice Society
Parisa and Bryan Fatehi-Weeks
Garcia* Gonzalez Fund
Tina Greco**
Liz Guillen**
Impact Fund
The Institute for College & Success
Angelica Jongco** and Daniel Hutchinson
Charles Lawrence and Mari Matsuda
Anita* and Jim Mayo
OneJustice
Penny Preovolos
Joan Redding
Nancy and Ken Rudin
Bob Shireman
Urban Habitat

* Current Board Member
** Current Staff Member


Special thanks to our
Honorary Host Committee

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Malia Cohen, Chair, CA State Board of Equalization
Nancy Skinner, State Senator 
Hannah Beth Jackson, Former State Senator
Keith Carson, President, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 5th District
Dave Brown, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 3rd District
Nate Miley, Vice President, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 4th District
Nancy E. O’Malley, District Attorney, Alameda County
London Breed
Libby Schaaf, Mayor, City of Oakland
Willie L. Brown Jr, Former Mayor of San Francisco
Elihu M. Harris, Former Mayor of Oakland
Rebecca Kaplan, Councilmember At-Large and Vice Mayor, City of Oakland
Jesse Arreguín, Mayor, City of Berkeley
Martin S. Checov, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Kim Tavaglione, Executive Director, San Francisco Labor Council
Robert Coleman, President & Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 192
John Courtney, President & Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265
Roger Marenco, President, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 250A
Surina Khan, CEO, Women’s Foundation of California
Barbara Leslie, President & CEO, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Christian (Chris) Peeples, At-Large Director, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Ann O’Leary, Partner, Jenner & Block
Jeff Simes* and Kendra Simes, *Partner, Goodwin Procter 
Rohit Singla* and Meenaxi Deo, *Partner, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP
Darin Snyder, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP


Leadership Circle

Isabel Alegría 
Fred and Muffie Alvarez 
Sumeet and Jugdeep Bal
Kendra Fox-Davis
Joan Harrington and David Light 
Heidi Ho and Rev. Malcolm Young 
Richard Marcantonio and Shirley Hochhausen 
Guillermo Mayer and Giannina Perez 
Ann O’Leary
Sumi Paik and Alejandro Gutierrez 
Michelle Pariset 
Jahan C. and Kristen Sagafi 
Jasmine and Mandeep Singh 


Become a Sponsor: Contact Debi Harris at dharris@publicadvocates.org or visit bit.ly/PA50thAnniversary

Order tickets online or contact Madelyn Wargowski at mwargowski@publicadvocates.org or visit bit.ly/50thGalaTickets  
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