Join Us for ALRP’s 42nd Annual Reception!
This beloved tradition brings together hundreds of friends in the Bay Area community who make our work possible. Guests enjoy an open bar, ample hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting live and silent auction.
Proceeds support ALRP’s vital role in advancing and protecting the rights, dignity, and health of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Our Honorees
George Takei
Bill Hirsh Award
Actor, author, and civil rights activist George Takei will be honored for his courage in speaking out about the early days of HIV/AIDS, his philanthropic work to end the epidemic, and his decades of using his platform to consistently and brilliantly confront homophobia, xenophobia, racism, and so many other social justice scourges.
David Tsai
Clint Hockenberry Leadership Award
Attorney David Tsai will be honored for his for his extraordinary record of selfless leadership over the past two decades—including his pro bono work on behalf of HIV+ immigrants seeking asylum, his volunteerism with numerous HIV service organizations, and his transformative work in the Asian American and LGBTQ legal communities’ fight for justice and equity.
With Special Guest Host
Varla Jean Merman
Varla Jean Merman (aka Jeffery Roberson) starred in the musical Lucky Guy opposite Leslie Jordan in New York at the Little Shubert Theatre, prompting The New York Times to rave, “If Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman had stood in front of the right pair of funhouse mirrors, they might have resembled Ms. Merman and Mr. Jordan in stature as well as comedic talent.”
Jeffery has starred in numerous films and theatrical productions, including as Mary Sunshine on Broadway in the revival of Chicago. His 27 one-woman shows have sold out cabaret venues across the globe, as well as filling international concert halls including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.
With Award Presenters
One of San Francisco’s most effective and committed leaders, and an advocate for tenants, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQ community, Mark Leno represented the Castro neighborhood on the Board of Supervisors for five years, was a leader in the State Legislature for 14 years, and received more votes than anyone else in the first round of the 2018 mayoral election.
Evan Low is President and CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which works to build and sustain a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders who can advance equality in public office. He previously served in the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2024, including as chair of the LGBT Legislative Caucus and of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.
Napa Valley Wine Raffle
Courtesy of our friends at Larkmead Vineyards, we are pleased to be raffling off this case (12 bottles) of their 2018 Firebelle Estate Red Blend.
Retail Value: $1,200 • $50 per entry • Only 100 tickets will be sold!
“Lovely aromas of tile, blackberries and plums with some lavender and violets, following through to a full body with chewy, round tannins that are layered into the pretty, not overly ripe fruit. Boisterous nature to this, but it will calm down with age. Drink after 2024, but already a beauty.” | 96 Points, James Suckling
75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
950 Cases Produced
Silent Auction
Don’t miss our silent auction, featuring local eateries and cultural institutions; select wines and tasting experiences; autographed memorabilia; custom artwork; additional travel experiences; and more!
Frameline Patron Level Membership
GLBT Historical Society Sustaining Membership
Curated Tasting Experience with Winemaker Megan Hughes
Golden State Valkyries Merch Package and Signed Jersey
Portrait/Headshot/Couples Session with Photographer Steven Underhill
Private Wine Class for 20
Custom print by Marc Eisenman with framing by Underglass Custom Framing
Autographed Copy of It Rhymes with Takei
Tickets and meet-and-greet: Varla Jean Merman is THE DROWSY CHAPPELL ROAN
San Francisco Arts & Culture Package
Mini Dog Portrait Session with Fine Art Photographer Sarah Zemunski
San Jose Sharks Experience with Private Arena Club Access
Palm Springs Experience Package
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor

Amicus Curiae

Supreme Court

Advocates Court



Circuit Court
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP
David Tsai
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Hogan Lovells
Horizons Foundation
Jones Day
Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
King & Spalding LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Orrick
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Venable LLP
District Court
Duane Morris LLP
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Fenwick LLP
Goodwin
Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood
McGuireWoods LLP
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Perkins Coie Foundation
Reed Smith LLP
Roberts Disability Law, P. C.
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell, PC
Stoel Rives LLP
WilmerHale
Community Court
A&O Shearman
BALIF Foundation
Callaway & Wolf
DLA Piper
Hanson Bridgett
Holland & Knight LLP
Kaiser Permanente
Karl Christiansen
Lathrop GPM
Matloob Law Office
Michelle Roberts in memory of Joseph Creitz
Nixon Peabody LLP
Renaker Scott LLP
Richard Eichmann
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sidley Austin Foundation
Swanson & McNamara LLP
Trucker Huss
Unruh Law, P.C.
Vedder Price
Wolford Wayne LLP
Auction Sponsors
1501 Uptown Gastropub
American Conservatory Theater
Breeze Airways
Dan Feinberg
Delfina Pizzeria
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
Frameline
George Takei
GLBT Historical Society
Golden State Valkyries
Hunters Palm Springs
John Unruh
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
Marc Eisenman
Megan Hughes
Perry's SF
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Randy Hahn
Red Jeep Tours
River Creek Golf Course
Sarah Zemunski Photography
Snowbird
Steven Underhill
Suma Landscaping
Total Wine & More
Underglass Custom Framing
Varla Jean Merman
Willie's Modern Fare
Special Thanks
Larkmead Vineyards
Palace Hotel San Francisco
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