[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.rightscenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-Awards-Website-Banner.jpg” alt=”2022 8th Awards Banner” title_text=”2023 Awards Website Banner” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Image – 8th Annual Awards Celebration” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – 8th Annual Awards Celebration” module_class=”paragraph black” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our Annual Awards Celebration honors community leaders who go above and beyond individuals to support working people. We gather together to recognize these impactful individuals, reflect on the Center\u2019s achievements, and raise essential support for our client services.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Row – Contact Form\/Info” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2 – Sponsors” module_class=”column-head black align-center cap highlight” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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- Feinberg, Jackson Worthman & Wasow LLP<\/li>\n
- Gurdeep Dhaliwal and Tim Choi<\/li>\n
- Kazan, McClaim Satterley & Greenwood<\/li>\n
- Marcus, Regaldo, Marcus & Pulley, LLP<\/li>\n
- NorCal Resist<\/li>\n
- Olivier & Schreiber LLP<\/li>\n
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- Shana Urban<\/li>\n
- Teamsters Joint Council 7<\/li>\n
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- Brittany Berzin<\/li>\n
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- Messing Adam & Jasmine LLP<\/li>\n
- Mora Employment Law<\/li>\n
- Nichols Kaster LLP<\/li>\n
- Paschal Roth Public Affairs<\/li>\n
- Peter McEntee and Kim Meade<\/li>\n
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- Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP<\/li>\n
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- Autumn Gonzales and Kellen Dulap<\/li>\n
- Bob and Choco Leandro Dresser<\/li>\n
- Bradley\/Metzinger, APC<\/li>\n
- Carolyn Langenkamp<\/li>\n
- Ed Lowry and Susan Underwood<\/li>\n
- Emily Sanson-Smith and Sage Smith<\/li>\n
- Jay and Debbie Friednman<\/li>\n
- Jessica Chan Cobarras<\/li>\n
- Langenkamp, Curtis & Price, LLC<\/li>\n
- Lighthouse Public Affairs<\/li>\n
- Martha West<\/li>\n
- Mary Louise Frampton<\/li>\n
- Mike Whiteside<\/li>\n
- Professional Engineers in California Government<\/li>\n
- Ruth Silver Taube<\/li>\n
- Teamsters Local 439<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Feinberg, Jackson Worthman & Wasow LLP<\/li>\n
- Gurdeep Dhaliwal and Tim Choi<\/li>\n
- Kazan, McClaim Satterley & Greenwood<\/li>\n
- Marcus, Regaldo, Marcus & Pulley, LLP<\/li>\n
- NorCal Resist<\/li>\n
- Olivier & Schreiber LLP<\/li>\n
- SEIU Local 2015<\/li>\n
- Shana Urban<\/li>\n
- Teamsters Joint Council 7<\/li>\n
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- Brittany Berzin<\/li>\n
- California Applicants\u2019 Attorneys Association<\/li>\n
- Messing Adam & Jasmine LLP<\/li>\n
- Mora Employment Law<\/li>\n
- Nichols Kaster LLP<\/li>\n
- Paschal Roth Public Affairs<\/li>\n
- Peter McEntee and Kim Meade<\/li>\n
- Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC<\/li>\n
- Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP<\/li>\n
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- Autumn Gonzales and Kellen Dulap<\/li>\n
- Bob and Choco Leandro Dresser<\/li>\n
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- Carolyn Langenkamp<\/li>\n
- Ed Lowry and Susan Underwood<\/li>\n
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- Jay and Debbie Friednman<\/li>\n
- Jessica Chan Cobarras<\/li>\n
- Langenkamp, Curtis & Price, LLC<\/li>\n
- Lighthouse Public Affairs<\/li>\n
- Martha West<\/li>\n
- Mary Louise Frampton<\/li>\n
- Mike Whiteside<\/li>\n
- Professional Engineers in California Government<\/li>\n
- Ruth Silver Taube<\/li>\n
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