ERA 50th Anniversary Gala

Join us in celebrating an incredible 50 years of advancing equality, defending justice, and building a future that works for all of us. On May 30, we invite our community to come together at ERA’s 50th Anniversary Gala for a night of celebration and inspiration as we honor our collective power to create change!

The event will feature dinner, drinks, dancing, inspiring speakers, 2 live bands, a DJ.

Equal Rights Advocates’ 50th Anniversary Gala: The Future is Now

May 30, 2024   –  5:30 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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Featured Speakers:

Alysia Montaño is an Olympian, Global Medalist, a seven-time USA Track & Field National Champion, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder; President & CEO of &Mother and a mother of three. Montaño graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. As an author, entertainer, spokesperson, and entrepreneur she has channeled her gift for inspiring others to demand for and make change while demonstrating her skills for brand development and business, thus allowing her to found the non-profit &Mother, in which its mission is to break-down barriers that limit a woman’s choice from pursuing and thriving in her career and motherhood.

Musical performances by:

Jean Fineberg Quintet

Kicking off the evening, this exciting contemporary all-original band of five is led by veteran saxophonist/flutist/composer Jean Fineberg. They will perform before dinner, at the VIP and General Receptions.

The Coolerators

Lighting up the post-dinner after party, The Coolerators are among the who’s who of legal champions for civil rights: Eva Paterson, President of the Equal Justice Society on vocals; lawyer Elizabeth Cabraser on drums; David Chiu, San Francisco City Attorney, on violin; former Presidio Trust president Paula Collins; employment lawyer Cheryl Stevens on vocals; mediator and labor arbitrator Bob Hirsch on guitar; Brad Seligman on guitar, harmonica and vocals; USF law professor Bill Hing on bass guitar; and Bill Tamayo on keyboards and accordion.