April 10th, 2025 at The Freight in Berkeley^‍

• Entertainment 🎭 • Reception-Style Dinner 🥟 • Paddle Raise 💸 • Inspiring Honorees 🏆

EVENT DETAILS^‍

Join us at The Freight on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 for an inspired night of community and change as we celebrate ChangeLawyers 35th anniversary and honor deserving changemakers.

For 35 years, ChangeLawyers has empowered over 1,500 program alumni, distributed $16M in funding with $6.3M in scholarship funding alone, supported grassroots nonprofits through grantmaking and fellowship programs, and amplified the voices of legal changemakers fighting for equity.

We are doubling down on our commitment to building a fully-inclusive democracy led by vigilant changemakers who safeguard the humanity of all. Guided by our bold new vision and strategic direction, we are striving to raise $350,000 in 2025 to power the next generation of legal leaders and advocates. Be part of this milestone celebration, uniting the biggest network of legal scholars, alumni, and supporters.

Reception Hour Dinner, Drinks and Activity, while Networking with the California legal community
Inspiring Program, honoring our amazing Awardees and Performer
Paddle Raise Moment, in Support of the next 35 years of ChangeLawyers

Experience a fundraiser – ChangeLawyers’ way. This isn’t your typical legal gathering—it’s an event like no other! 🎉

Why Berkeley?
Berkeley is a city that embodies change. Known as the birthplace of countless counterculture movements, it has long been a haven for people from all walks of life. Its rich history of social justice and activism continues to inspire bold action and meaningful change. With its vibrant art and music scene, Berkeley weaves stories of identity and resilience into its very fabric. That’s why we choose Berkeley—a place where our community can come together to celebrate, reflect, and inspire the future.

Visionary Impact Award

Community Ally Award Firm Ally Award

Alumni Impact Award Alumni Impact Award

Performance By

HOST COMMITTEE:
Alexis Amezcua, ChangeLawyers Board President, Morrison & Foerster
Dawn Collins, CollinsKim
Eric Casher, Redwood Public Law
Irma Herrera, Playwright, Solo Performer
Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, Retired
Marci Rubin, Former ChangeLawyers Board Member

EVENT SPONSORS:

Champion

in conjunction with

Amplify

Elevate

Advocate

Community

In-Kind Support Provided By

Questions? Contact Staci L Young staci@changelawyers.org

ChangeLawyers is a community foundation that funds the next generation of lawyers, judges, and activists. We were founded in 1990 by the State Bar of California as California Bar Foundation. In 2015, California Bar Foundation became an independent organization and in 2018, we changed our name to California ChangeLawyers. Through the organization’s history, its mission has never changed: build a better justice system for all Californians.

Raise the Bar

California ChangeLawyers' 35th Anniversary Celebration