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Look for MALDEF to host award galas and other special events. The purpose of the awards galas is to highlight MALDEF’s commitment and dedicated service to the community and recognize individuals, corporations, and law firms who have been instrumental in advancing justice for Latinos.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all of the special events. For details, please contact Cynthia Gutierrez at (213) 629-2512, Ext. 114 or send us a message.
Upcoming Events
2012 Latino State of the Union
Thursday, February 16, 2011
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington DC, 20001
For event information, please contact Heidy Rodriguez at 213-629-2512 , or email us here
MALDEF 2012 Chicago Awards Gala
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
MALDEF 2012 Washington, D.C. Awards Gala
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
MALDEF 2012 San Antonio Awards Gala
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Westin Riverwalk
420 West Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
MALDEF 2012 Los Angeles Awards Gala
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The Westin Bonaventure
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Past Events
2011 Los Angeles Awards Gala
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Westin Bonaventure
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Paying Tribute to the Works and Achievements of:
Linda Ronstadt
Activist and Recording Artist
Antonia Hernandez
President & CEO, California Community Foundation;
Former President and General Counsel, MALDEF
Roland Palencia
Executive Director, LGBT Community Activist
With Presentations By:
Pepe Aguilar
Eva Longoria
Nydia Rojas
Carla Jimenez
Green Spaces, Safe Places, and other Infrastructure Concerns for Latino Children - A Webinar Discussion
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panelists:
Bechara Choucair
MD, Chicago Department of Public Health
Javier Lopez
NYC Strategic Alliance for Health
Sara Zimmerman
Public Health Law and Public Policy
Welcome Reception for Alonzo Rivasa
MALDEF and Jenner & Block Cordially Invite You to a
Welcome Reception for
Alonzo Rivas
MALDEF's New Midwest Regional Counsel
Monday, October 24, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Jenner & Block
(45th Floor Conference Center)
353 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-3456
Lite fare and drinks will be served.
For more information, contact our
Special Events Department.
Physical Activity in Communities and Schools: The Impact on Latino Childhood Obesity
Wednesday, September 14
11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panelists
Celinda Peña, National Park Service
Genoveva Islas-Hooker, Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program
Dr. Jayne Greenberg, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2011 San Antonio Awards Gala
Friday, September 9, 2011
The Grand Hyatt, San Antonio
600 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Reception - 6:00PM
Dinner & Awards Program - 7:00PM
Keynote address by:
Hilda L. Solis
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Master of ceremonies by:
Breanda Macias-Jimenez
Univision's Channel 41 News Anchor
Paying tribute to the work and achievements of:
The Honorable Paul C. Moreno
Former Texas State Representative (D-El Paso)
Lifetime Achievement
Raul Lomeli-Azoubel
Executive Chairman, SABEResPODER
Corporate Social Responsibility
Genoveva Morales
Community Activist
Matt Garcia Public Service
Conversation on Truth In Immigration
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Guadalupe Cultural & Arts Center
1301 Guadalupe Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
With:
Hilda L. Solis
United States Secretary of Labor
Featuring:
Thomas A. Saenz
President & General Counsel, MALDEF
Nutrition in Communities and Schools: What's at Stake for Latino Children
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
11:00am - 12:00PM PDT
2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panelists
Geri Henchy, Food Research Action Center
Lisa Pino, SNAP, USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Mario Obledo, Jr., San Antonio Food Bank
Food Marketing and the Consequences for Latino Children and Youth
Thursday, July 7, 2011
2:00 - 3:00PM EST
A Webinar
Presented by MALDEF & PreventObesity.net
The Harvest - Hosted by Shine Global & MALDEF - Washington, D.C.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
5:30 - 8:30PM EST
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
1st & East Capitol Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20515
View the Photo Gallery
2011 Washington DC Awards Gala
View the Photo Gallery
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC, 20036
Master of ceremonies by:
Lili Estefan
Host of Univision's "El Gordo y La Flaca"
Special appearance and presentation by:
Eva Longoria
Actor and Philanthropist
Paying tribute to the work and achievements of:
The Honorable Cesar A. Perales
Acting Secretary of State, New York
Lifetime Achievement, Excellence in Legal Service
The Honorable Hilda L. Solis
United States Secretary of Labor
Excellence in Government Service
William and Susan Soza
Excellence in Community Service
Black-tie optional
FAR AWAY (LEJOS)
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 14 2011 (Noon - 8pm)
through
Monday, June 20 (Noon - 4pm)
* closed on Sunday
A video installation of music by Sage Lewis
Words and performance by Coro Diminuto and the National Children's Chorus
Cinematography by Aleigh Lewis
WHERE:
MALDEF HEADQUARTERS
634 Spring Street, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
FREE ADMITTANCE
NO COMPLIMENTARY PARKING AVAILABLE
2011 Chicago Awards Gala
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
2011 Latino State of the State
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
2011 Latino State of the Union
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington DC, 20001
2010 Los Angeles Awards Gala
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
La Victima - October 17, 2010
Los Tigres del Norte in a Concert Promoting Truth In Immigration
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Gibson Amphitheatre
Universal CityWalk
Universal City, CA 90068
To purchase tickets: Visit LiveNation.
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2010 San Antonio Awards Gala
2010 Chicago Awards Gala
MALDEF 2010 Washington, D.C. Awards Gala
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Capital Hilton
1001 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program
For more information, contact our Special Events Department.
Los Angeles Area: California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MALDEF Headquarters
Edison Room
634 S. Spring St., Ground Level
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Central Valley: California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Monday, February 1, 2010
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The UC Merced Center, Lakes Room
2000 K St., 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Northern California: California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Monday, January 25, 2010
Bingham McCutchen LLP
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
State Capitol Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
2010 Latino State of the Union
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
12:00PM – 2:00PM
The National Press Club
529 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20045
For more information, contact Grace Chang at gchang@rabengroup.com or at (213) 236-3753.
35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
404 South Figueroa Stree
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Honoring:
EVA LONGORIA-PARKER
Click here for more information.
2009 Latino State of the Union
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization, hosted its second annual roundtable, the 2009 Latino State of the Union, in partnership with the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Washington, D.C.
Click here for more information.
