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ALRP has received the American Bar Association’s inaugural Alexander Forger Award for Excellence in HIV Legal Services and Advocacy.

43 team members, including 10 StarWalkers, raised a staggering $22,819. Thank you for an incredible AIDS Walk!

ALRP celebrated our Angels & Advocates Council members at this special major donor party, attended by over 70 guests.

On May 16, ALRP staff and San Francisco Supervisors spoke out against the federal government’s decision to cut $8 million in funding for HIV/AIDS care and prevention services. In response, Mayor Ed Lee pledged to backfill the cuts in his budget proposal.

In response to the recent burial of a transgender woman in men’s clothes, ALRP conducted an outreach presentation on the importance of communicating end-of-life wishes.

ALRP staff attorney Ana Montano was recognized by the UC Hastings La Raza Law Students Association on April 2 for her “life-long commitment to supporting the underrepresented.”

ALRP is pleased to recognize new Panel attorney Christine Lin’s success in obtaining political asylum for an ALRP client who was persecuted in his home country.

Panel attorney Michelle Mandel always wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father, a successful personal injury lawyer. Through her father’s work, Michelle learned that not only can traumatic accidents and negligent medical treatment be painful and debilitating, but they can often result in significant healthcare costs and lost wages.

Over 70 ALRP volunteers braved the crowds and exploits at the 2011 Folsom Street Fair and parties. Although the day began gray and misty, the sun couldn’t resist showing its gratitude for ALRP volunteers in the afternoon. With your help, the “grand daddy of all leather events” was a true success. Thank you for donating your time and spirit to ensure that ALRP receives a portion of the proceeds.

Thank you to all the 2011 Up Your Alley volunteers! Over 20 volunteers donated their time and enthusiasm at this unique leather & fetish fair to ensure that ALRP receives a large portion of the proceeds.