ANNUAL REPORT 2010

Equal Rights Advocates

SINCE 1974, LEADING THE FIGHT FOR WOMENS EQUALITY

EQUAL RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

A Message from the Board Chair and Executive Director

Protecting and expanding access and opportunities for women and girls: this is the work of Equal Rights Advocates. Whether ensuring a woman is paid the same sport, or fighting on behalf of millions of retail workers nationwide, Equal Rights Advocates staff responds on a daily basis to womens most acute legal needs. This year, we celebrated our 37th Anniversary with milestones such as representing our clients at the Supreme Court of the United States, awarding the first round of grants to female athletes from the University of California, Davis as part of the Women in our Advice and Counseling (A&C) hotline, and being named among the first cohorts of the Pioneers in Justice initiative by the Levi Strauss Foundation. These remarkable events shape the vision for our work. Equal Rights Advocates works to meet the legal needs of women and girls discriminated against simply due to their sex in an effort to achieve equality. Inequality diminishes both women and men. We believe it is time to recognize that discrimination against women has consequences of a magnitude similar to human rights violations. The meaningful availability of legal counselwhether in the form of advice or representationto assist women experiencing unequal treatment is the difference in achieving equal justice under law. We hope you will join us in our effort to make equal rights a reality.
Photo by Chuck Revell

Sports Equity (WISE) Fund, responding to more than 500 requests for assistance from

Beth Parker Arnold & Porter LLP Chair, Board of Directors

Arcelia Hurtado Executive Director

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Arcelia Hurtado

Beth Parker

wages as a man, defending the right of a woman athlete to play a male-dominated

education

2010 WISE Fund winners

Equality for Women at School

In October 2010, Equal Rights Advocates hosted a reception to honor the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) sports teams awarded grants from the Women in Sports Equity (WISE) Fund. The WISE Fund is administered by the Womens Foundation of California. The Fund originated from the successful settlement of Brust v. Regents of the University of California, a case brought by Equal Rights Advocates, Equity Legal, and the Sturdevant Law Firm. The Women in Sports Equity (WISE) Fund is dedicated to supporting and developing women athletes at UC Davis. The purpose of the Fund is to support the development of female athletes at the club sport level by providing grants to selected female club teams and co-ed club teams for team-related expenses, such as coaching, training, equipment, uniforms or travel.

Case Update: Mansourian v. Regents of the University of California

Managing Attorney Noreen Farrell and her team represented plaintiffs over the past year in the continued litigation of this significant lawsuit. With co-counsel Equity Legal, The Sturdevant Law Firm, and Duckworth Peters Lebowitz Olivier LLP, Equal Rights Advocates represented plaintiffs who were female former wrestlers at UC Davis. Our clients allege unlawful discrimination for the elimination of the womens wrestling program at a time when UC Davis did not otherwise provide women with an equal opportunity to play sports. By eliminating the program, UC Davis did not comply with Title IX, the Federal law prohibiting sex discrimination at educational institutions that receive Federal funding.

Plaintiffs and co-counsel at court

To remain on the team, the women were told, they would have to win a place on ita move our attorneys described as unprecedented and unfair. The women would have to face Division I male wrestlers with superior strength and skill. Athletic endeavors empower young women and girls and provide opportunities that enable their continued success, both in school and in the workforce. Equal Right Advocates extends a special thanks to co-counsel and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Legal Advocacy Fund for their financial support of our litigation efforts. The case proceeded to trial in U.S. District Court beginning May 2011.

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Domestic Workers Demand Bill of Rights

Led by Staff Attorney Jora Trang, Equal Rights Advocates is an active member of the California Domestic Workers Rights Coalition. The Coalition consists of grassroots organizations that provide direct services to domestic workers and other marginalized workers. The Coalition drafted AB 889, the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (CDWBR) bill. The bill was introduced in the California legislature in February 2011. The bill raises awareness and recognition under California law of the needs and rights of domestic workers including workers compensation and other protections.

EQUAL PAY DAY

Each year, Equal Rights Advocates recognizes this event to illustrate the gap between mens and womens wages. In April, we hosted a panel discussion about pay inequity. Equal Rights Advocates joined the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) in a panel discussion at San Jose State University on the wage gap and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Equal Rights Advocates celebrated the 100th Anniversary of International Womens Day by hosting an event featuring University of California, Santa Cruz Professor RosaLinda Fregoso. With Cynthia Bejarano, Professor Fregoso edited Terrorizing Women: Feminicide in the Americas, a book of essays by feminist and human rights activists, attorneys, and scholars from Latin America and the United States.

Equality for Working Families

Equal Rights Advocates is a leader in undertaking impact litigation to address issues affecting pregnant workers and to ensure proper interpretation of the law. We advocate for family-oriented workplace policies and support fair and equal treatment for working parents, caregivers and pregnant workers. Equal Rights Advocates co-sponsored California Senate Bill 299 (S.B. 299). Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) introduced the bill in February 2011. Staff attorney with client The bill would ensure that employer-provided health insurance coverage is continued for women on pregnancy disability leave. Staff Attorney Monali Sheth testified on behalf of Equal Rights Advocates at a hearing before the California Commission on the Status of Women explaining the importance of this benefit. Equal Rights Advocates also testified before both the Senate Labor and Judiciary Committees in support of the bill. Both Committees voted in favor of the bill. Equal Rights Advocates participated in the National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility, an event in Pasadena hosted by the US Department of Labor Womens Bureau. Participants included 400 advocates, researchers, union leaders and government workers who demonstrated their commitment to achieving fair and high quality work-life environments and promoting workplace flexibility for all working women. Equal Rights Advocates is a proud member of the California Work-Family Coalition.
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Equality for Marginalized Women Workers

Ruth Chance Law Fellow Nicole Marquez and Staff Attorney Jamie Dolkas collaborated with Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) of Los Angeles for Behind the Kitchen Door: Inequality and Opportunity in Los Angeles, The Nations Largest Restaurant Industry, a report on inequality and discrimination in the restaurant industry released in February 2011. Equal Rights Advocates reviewed drafts and provided feedback including the policy recommendations featured in the report. In Los Angeles, they conducted Know Your Rights trainings to restaurant workers on sex discrimination, sexual harassment and Californias Paid Family Leave law. Through our Advice & Counseling hotline, they help restaurant workers and organizations to identify incidents of harassment by managers or co-workers. Equal Rights Advocates continues to promote women in the trades at both the national and local level. We work closely with other organizations to monitor designated construction mega-projects and to ensure that contractors are hiring sufficient numbers of women for these projects as required by federal regulations. Throughout this year, our staff attended meetings with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) supervisors to develop a thorough reporting process and discuss the best ways for women to access job openings. We review the hiring numbers at each stage in the construction process to ensure the required percentage of women are hired. We work with other tradeswomens organizations to develop a national strategy surrounding the OFCCP regulations in order to increase the numbers of women represented in the trades and remove barriers to entry. Jamie was among the contributors to Poor, Pregnant and Fired: Caregiver Discrimination Against Low Wage Workers, a report released by the Center for WorkLife Law. The report profiles 50 cases of low-wage workers who experienced discrimination at work while balancing family and work responsibilities.

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Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Case Update
March 29, 2011 was a historic day for the plaintiffs in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Equal Rights Advocates and co-counsel represented Betty Dukes and class members before the Supreme Court of the United States. Following oral argument, Alliance for Justice and the AAUW organized a rally outside the Court in support of the class members. Our thanks to Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP in Washington, DC for hosting a reception for these courageous women who continue to fight for equal pay and opportunity.

 thastakenaverylongtime,andatremendousamountofwork,butitlookslike I werefinallygoingtogetourdayincourt...Thatsallweveeveraskedfor.
- Betty Dukes, lead plaintiff in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

We acknowledge the dozens of prominent and well-respected organizations, experts, economists, professors, firms and individuals that filed amici briefs in support of Plaintiffs, including AAUW, the National Womens Law Center, the ACLU Womens Rights Project, the National Partnership for Women and Families, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Womens Chamber of Commerce, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, among others. Co-counsel includes The Impact Fund; Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC; Davis Cowell & Bowe, LLP; The Public Justice Center; Merit Bennett and The Tinkler Law Firm.

 uringthelongwaitforthisdecision,Ihavekepttellingmyself,Iamsmall,but D Icandothisbecauseitisright.Thiswillgivewomenandallthelittlepeople hope.IappreciateEqualRightsAdvocatesandtheotherattorneysforstanding up and believing in us. Now that we will see our day in court, we hope it will make a differenceinthelivesofourdaughters,sisters,andotherwomenworkersatWal-Mart. Weareproudtostandupforthem.
Edith Arana, plaintiff in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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Our Contributors
foundations

Equal Rights Advocates extends its gratitude to the following supporters for their generosity and continuous support of our mission. Amounts reflect total giving from April 1, 2010 March 31, 2011.

Hinman & Carmichael LLP Howard Rice Keker & Van Nest LLP Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C. Mechanics Bank Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP Perkins Coie LLP Price And Associates Sideman & Bancroft LLP
$1,000 $2,499

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP Stein & Lubin LLP The Sturdevant Law Firm Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale, LLP Weaver Schlenger & Mazel LLP

individuals
$30,000 and above

Ford Foundation Harold L. Wyman Foundation Levi Strauss Foundation The Rosenberg Foundation The San Francisco Foundation Y & H Soda Foundation ZeroDivide
organizations
$5,000 and above

Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan Paulette J. Meyer and David Friedman

Arnold & Porter LLP Bingham McCutchen LLP Farella Braun + Martel LLP Hanson Bridgett LLP Hemming Morse, Inc. Morrison & Foerster LLP/The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Shartsis Friese LLP Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
$2,500 $4,999

[ERAs] work has opened opportunities for women to be accomplished earners with access to well-paying jobs. Today and in the future, we need ERA to continue to help enforce these policies.
Madeline Mixer, Donor since 1981, Former Regional Administrator, Womens Bureau, US Department of Labor
$250 - $499 $10,000 $29,999

Adler & Colvin Altshuler Berzon LLP Cooley LLP Crowell & Moring LLP Fox & Bank LLP Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Nixon Peabody LLP Rosen, Bien & Galvan, LLP Safeway Inc. United Fire Service Women
$500 - $999

Archer Norris Beeson, Tayer & Bodine The Clorox Company Crossley Bridge Center GP Evolve Discovery The Impact Fund Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP Robert Half Legal Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP Siegel & Yee Talamantes / Villegas / Carrera LLP

Anonymous (1) Julia T. Brown Janet Cook Annie Lee Buce Mathews
$5,000 $9,999

Anonymous (1) Betsy Cotton Anne Delaney Suzanne Lampert and Barbara Brenner
$2,500 $4,999

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass, LLP Farrise Law Firm, P.C. Genentech, Inc. Glikman-Associates Goldstein, Demchak, Baller, Borgen & Dardarian

Consumer Attorneys Public Interest Foundation Consumers Union Gubb & Barshay LLP M.F.M. Seafood, Inc. National Center for Lesbian Rights

Morris J. Baller and Christine Brigagliano Nancy L. Davis and Donna J. Hitchens

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Our Contributors (continued)

Phyllis K. Friedman John and Marcia Goldman Philanthropic Fund Melanie Gross Ambassador James C. Hormel Arthur M. Kaplan Herma Hill Kay Joy A. Kruse Edward Lampert Madeline Mixer Margaret E. Murray Beth H. Parker and Kenneth S. Taymor Marci Rubin Deborah J. Schmall Alison Sirkus Brody and Michael Brody Roberta L. Steele Julia H. Veit Kelly A. Woodruff
$1,000 $2,499

Amounts reflect total giving from April 1, 2010 March 31, 2011.

Friedman-Cohen Fund Kristen Galles Joanne M. Garvey Irma D. Herrera and Mark D. Levine Jaime M. Huling Delaye and Darren L. Delaye Kristina Kiehl and Robert Friedman Nancy L. Kittle Catherine and James Koshland Lisa P. Lindelef Karen Madsen Linda Marks and Earl Blauner Suzanne R. Mercier Doris Y. Ng and Hong-Sze Yu Bernard and Barbro Osher Douglas and Terry Young
$500 $999

Anonymous (2) Amandla Tikkun Philanthropic Fund JoAnn and Jack Bertges Donna Brorby Darci E. Burrell Lynne Carmichael Laura M. Castellanos Madeline Chun Elizabeth Colton Phyllis Orseck Cotton Bonnie Cox Kelli Evans and Terri Shaw Mimi and Peter Haas Fund Anne Kiehl Friedman

Anonymous (4) Martha F. Africa William Alderman Robert Apodaca and Rebeca Barron Teveia R. Barnes and Alan Sankin Maile and John Bay Rhonda L. Bennon Michael Bien Phillip W. Bokovoy Susan Bonner R. Shanti Brien Deborah Broyles Sheana and Lewis Butler Paula Kay Canny Joanne Casey

Rosy Cohen Kit Durgin and Elaine McKinley Kathy Klein and Scott A. Fink Julia Fishelson Sheila Gadsden and John Crew Marsha Gale Gallo Family Fund, an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation Richard Grosboll Patricia K. Gillette Susan Goldman Ellen Greenberg Judith Hanks James Head and Bernida Reagan Susan Hirsch and Susan Leal M. Monica Ip Robin and Bob Johansen Carla J. Johnson Jane Kahn and Michael Bien George Kenny Cacilia J. Kim and Lee Wei Tsao Yvonne C. Koshland Merle Lawrence Leslie F. Levy and Caryatis Cardea Kerry Lobel and Marta Drury and girls just wanna have funD, a donor advised fund of the Horizons Foundation Lissa Maldonado-Kiser Stacy Mason Pam Moore Melissa Nelken and Ronald Lee Nancy J. Newman Virginia L. Olesen Maria Ontiveros

Judy Patrick Ellen Pesch Barbara Renfrew and Charles B. Renfrew Sara T. Campos and Brad Seligman Laurie B. Davis and Joseph M. Sellers Louise Shalit Susan M. Shalit Frances L. Singer The Honorable Marjorie A. Slabach Jayashri Srikantiah Joan R. Steele and Paul Johnson Betty Ruth Tanzey Robynn L. Van Patten Kimberly Van Voorhis Stephen Walters Martha S. West Effie Westervelt Marilyn Zivian
$250 - $499

Anonymous (5) Robert Bacon Julie Baller Graves Elisa Batista and Markos Moulitsas Ann Bauman Wendy Bear Catherine M. Bishop and J. Kenneth Donnelly Judy Bloom Dale L. Brodsky Charlotte E. Burchard and Bahman Sheikh Leslie Cancel

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Our Contributors (continued)

Andrea and Chuck Carlise Grace Carter Joan Cassman Marsha N. Cohen and Robert P. Feyer Nancy Cotton and John Given Linda M. Dardarian Moris Davidovitz Linda K. Davis Frances M. Davis Kelly M. Dermody Fran Deutsch and Jerry Epstein Diane Ehrensaft and James Hawley Elizabeth Erhardt Chuck Fanning and Melinda Haag Dorothy Fernandez and Lisa Stenmark Erica Fox Friedman Mary Louise Frampton Steven L. Friedlander Stephen L. Garber and Rena J. Pasick Anna Gehriger Diane Gibson Sonia Gonzales Allison Gossard Robert Graham Denise Graves Diane Greenberg Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld Joyce Hemmer Elizabeth L. Hillman and Alice K. Dueker James C. Hormel Jr. and Kathleen Gillaspie Hormel

Amounts reflect total giving from April 1, 2010 March 31, 2011.

Laddie W. Hughes Mary Hughes Auban A. Jackson and Bartlett A. Jackson Michele Jackson Marian M. Johnston Edward E. Kallgren Adela Bernard Karliner Andrea Kelly-Smethurst Mira Kim Mark Kriozere and Kathryn Keller Miho Kubota Teresa L. Lai Thomas C. Layton and Gyongy Laky Lester Family Fund, a donor advised fund at the California Community Foundation Marian Lindberg Gina Linsell Amy Lovell Carol F. Malnick Erin McClure Mary E. McCutcheon Azra Mehdi and Shawn Williams Kate Meyer Max Meyer Friedman Glenda and David Minkin Roberta Mundie Michael Nava Eileen Nottoli Sharon Olken and Nancy Chetaitis Hedda J. Orkin Representative Nancy Pelosi Angela ORouke

Stephen L. Garber and Rena J. Pasick Marlene and David Persky Lizanne Ray and Chuck Revell Amy Rose David Sams Mari Siebold Emily M. Skolnick

Jora Trang Gilda R. Turitz Jody LeWitter Susan and Henry Veit Ron Wong Winifred Y. Wood and Phil Wood Christine Yelda Lisa Young

Cy Pres Awards
Equal Rights Advocates received a cy pres contribution from Rivera v. Riverstone in the amount of $2,120.42. Our deepest thanks to Qualls & Workman, LLP for selecting ERA as a cy pres recipient. Lawyers participating in class action cases are encouraged to include Equal Rights Advocates as a potential recipient of cy pres awards in sex discrimination cases.

Ellen Snook Cassie Springer-Sullivan Polly Stamatopoulos Gail Stassinos Jamienne S. Studley and Gary J. Smith James Sturdevant Laura Talmus Natalie Taylor Hayley Thompson Judy and Bruce Todd

Eleanor L. Zuckerman Ronald and Patricia Adler Philanthropic Fund Drs. Eleanor L. and Stanley Zuckerman Philanthropic Fund
This list reflects contributions made or received from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this information. If there is an error, we apologise and invite you to submit any correction or addition.

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advice & counseling

Equal Rights Advocates provides direct legal services to women across the country through our Advice & Counseling (A&C) program.
Established in the early 1980s, the programs centerpiece is a toll-free hotline providing assistance to callers. Through the use of a translation service, our staff can assist callers in more than 150 languages, ensuring non-native English speakers receive the same level of assistance as English-speaking callers. In 2010, Equal Rights Advocates conducted more than 350 intakes and provided 150 referrals. In addition to the toll-free hotline, Equal Rights Advocates educates women through the Know Your Rights bilingual brochure series. The four topics include family & medical leave, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual harassment in schools. Each brochure contains information about legal rights under law, concrete examples of discrimination, and suggestions for redress, including other organizational resources. As part of our public outreach, ERA provides Know Your Rights trainings to community organizations or unions on these topics.
HAVE A LEGAL PROBLEM? CONTACT THE

ADVICE AND COUNSELING HOTLINE: 800-839-4ERA [800-839-4372]

Law clerks staff the Advice & Counseling hotline, interviewing callers and providing legal information regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, Title IX enforcement, and family and medical leave. Law clerks also research case law, draft and present memos to the legal staff, attend hearings, and participate in advocacy efforts. Law clerks committed more than 500 hours during the past fiscal year. We extend a special thanks to the following law students who clerked at Equal Rights Advocates.

LAW CLERKS
SPRING 2010 SUMMER 2010 FALL 2010

Angela Chrysler Waldo Michael Tapia UC Hastings College of the Law Kristina De La Rosa Santa Clara Law

Juhi Aggarwal Georgetown University Law Center Sarah Giammichele UC Hastings College of the Law Yleana Roman Columbia University School of Law

Caroline Cohen Golden Gate University School of Law Darya Larizadeh University of San Francisco School of Law
Summer 2010 Law Clerks

Fall 2010 Law Clerks

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GIVE TO Equal Rights Advocates

We depend on the generous support of individuals for nearly one quarter of our budget.
Please join us in our efforts to protect and expand economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls.
Equality Fund: Our annual giving campaign kicks off in the fall and concludes at the end of our fiscal year on March 31. To provide valuable unrestricted support to our work, use the enclosed self-addressed envelope to mail your contribution or give online at www.equalrights.org. Anniversary Luncheon: Mark your calendars for this remarkable annual event held in San Francisco. Plan to purchase an individual ticket, host a table and encourage your employer to sponsor a table.
ERA Luncheon 2010

Photo by Chuck Revell

Photo by Alex Schoenfeldt

Photo by Alex Schoenfeldt

Photo by Alex Schoenfeldt

Workplace Giving: Equal Rights Advocates is an eligible recipient for most workplace giving campaigns. We are active members of the Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America, a member of the Workplace Giving Alliance.

Istillseeinequalityintheworkplace,thoughtheformofharassmentismoresophisticated andtheissuesmoredynamic.Theresstillalotofworktobedone,andwithoutcontributions, wecantdeveloptheseareasoflawandrespondtocasesthatarise.

Veronica H. Garcia, Law Clerk 1999 / Attorney, Goins & Associates, PLC

Combined Federal Campaigns: Designate Equal Rights Advocates with #49395 Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers match the charitable contributions of their employees. Contact your human resources department to learn more about how to maximize the value of your contribution with a matching gift. Bequests: Consider adding a bequest to your will to create an endowment for general support or for a specific purpose. In the alternative, contribute your life insurance policy or charitable trust. Securities: To transfer securities held by a bank or broker, contact our office.
For more information about these and other gift-giving options, consult your tax advisor or contact our development office at

415-621-0672

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2010 2011 FINANCIALS

ERAs fiscal year begins April 1 and ends March 31 of the following year

REVENUE
Individual Contributions $233,526 $2,120 $329,603 $38,295 $240,939 $507,831 $9,768 $6,586

EXPENSES
Programs/Litigation General and Administrative Fundraising $1,070,360 $162,693 $264,152

Cy Pres Awards
Foundation Grants In-Kind Contributions Events (net) Attorneys Fees Misc. Income Investments

TOTAL REVENUE

$1,368,668

TOTAL EXPENSES

$1,497,205

Individual Contributions Cy Pres Awards Foundation Grants In-Kind Contributions Events (net) Attorneys Fees Misc. Income Investment
ERA Luncheon 2010

Programs/Litigation General & Administrative Fundraising

Photo by Mike Rosati

Photo by Mike Rosati

Photo by Mike Rosati

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Equal Rights Advocates Board of Directors & Staff

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Equal Rights Advocates is governed by a committed and talented Board of Directors elected to staggered three-year terms. The following individuals served on the Board from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Alison Sirkus Brody Jewish Community Endowment Fund Julia T. Brown Charles Schwab Bank Darci E. Burrell Dickson Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP Karen Carrera Legal Aid of Marin Betsy Cotton Board Chair The 2012 Project Kelli M. Evans ACLU of Northern California Cheryl L. Feiner Attorney Generals Office Patricia K. Gillette Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Melanie Gross Genentech, Inc. Judith Hanks Board Treasurer Attorney Joy A. Kruse Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP Suzanne Mercier Wells Fargo Bank Margaret E. Murray The Law Offices of Margaret E. Murray Beth Parker Board Vice Chair Arnold & Porter, LLP Ghada Saliba-Malouf Wells Fargo Jayashri Srikantiah Stanford Law School Roberta Steele Goldstein, Demchak, Baller, Borgen & Dardarian Kimberly N. Van Voorhis Morrison & Foerster LLP Julia H. Veit Board Secretary Hanson Bridgett LLP Kelly A. Woodruff Farella Braun + Martel LLP

STAFF
The following individuals worked at Equal Rights Advocates during 2010. Arcelia Hurtado Executive Director Carlos A. Cabrera Executive Assistant (2008-2011) Janet Crossley Director of Finance & Administration Raquel V. Dizon Litigation Paralegal Jamie Dolkas Staff Attorney Noreen Farrell Managing Attorney Marisa Figueroa Legal Assistant (2008-2010) Goldie Heidi Gider Director of Development Kris Gleason Office Manager/ Network Support Coordinator (2007-2010) Raquel Jimenez Finance Manager (1998-2010) Anthony Levintow Legal Secretary Nicole Marquez Ruth Chance Law Fellow (2010-2012) Luz Rebecca Mayberg Ruth Chance Law Fellow (2008-2010) Shira Moyer Development Officer Cara Safon Program Assistant Monali S. Sheth Staff Attorney Jora Trang Staff Attorney Lillian Valdez Accounting Assistant

FELLOWS, INTERNS & VOLUNTEERS

Maria Garcia Claremont McKenna College Sherry Lin BASF Law Academy, Balboa High School Brenna Regan University of Connecticut Chanel Trevino

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