LAS 35th Anniversary Gala
Legal Assistance for Seniors Celebrates its 35th Anniversary with a “Senior Prom”
This celebration of service to Alameda County seniors took place on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Oakland Marriott City Center Ballroom with nearly 200 people in attendance.
The event began with a cocktail reception and prom photos, which set the tone for an evening of fun and excitement. Following the reception was a cocktail auction that included items such as vacation getaways, libations, and unique tours around the Bay Area. Guests were then invited to enjoy dinner and a live auction with a fanfare of additional fabulous prizes, followed by dancing.
A highlight of the evening was the participation of Daewon B. and his guardian Edna W. – Daewon presented a cake for auction that was simply “priceless.”
Edna told her story of how she was supported by LAS attorney, Mariel Kusano who worked with other LAS staff and volunteers to help Edna obtain the guardianship of Daewon, a child she loved and feared she would lose. The cake was a thank you for the help they received from LAS that led to Edna obtaining permanent guardianship of Daewon. This family’s story truly illustrates why LAS is called to provide these much-needed services.
Another highlight of the evening was the tribute paid to the three “founding mothers” of LAS, Doka Clausen, Jane Welch, and Willie James. These women provided a passion and dedication to service that eventually helped LAS to become the agency it is today. Two of Doka Clausen’s daughters Kris and Laurie Clausen were present for the event. Kris Clausen gave a heart-warming tribute to her mother and also generously donated several auction items for this event.
LAS was recognized on this 35th Anniversary, with commendations from Alameda County and the City of Oakland.
All of us at Legal Assistance for Seniors would like to express our most sincere gratitude for your participation and generosity in making this anniversary celebration a huge success.
We particularly want to thank all those who donated auction items, worked on committees and bid on auction items.
The event could not have been the success it was without those who underwrite the cost of the event, our generous sponsors and friends.
We Thank You, Sponsors!
Platinum:
Hartog & Associates, Inc.
Law Offices of Margaret M. Hand
Lee Lawless & Blyth
Wells Fargo
Gold:
Burnham Brown
Center for Elders’ Independence
Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP
Roisman Henel LLP
Tileshop, Inc.
Silver:
Campbell Law Offices
Catherine Duggan, LAS Past President
CEB- Continuing Education of the Bar, California
David and Cindy Durant
Elizabeth E. Trutner & Herman A. Trutner
Fitzgerald, Abbott & Beardsley LLP
Gonsalves & Kozachenko
Honorable David C. Lee (ret.)
Mechanics Bank
Monica Dell’Osso
Trutner Law offices
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
Bronze:
Alan J Statman, dba Trust Matters
Bruce P. Loper & Linda C. Roodhouse
Camp Rousseau Montgomery, LLP
Citizens for Better Community
Daniel Murphy and John Kindle
Donna L. & Edward E. Martins Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Susan B. Clifford
Elliot G. Jardin
Francel D’Andrea, LAS Executive Director
Herb Thomas and Associates
Horton & Roberts LLP
J Frederick Clarke, Jr.
Joy Soulier & Associates
Karen K. Eng
Karen L. Bishop
Karen Vasudavan
Law OFffices of George King
Law Offices of James J. Phillips
Law Offices of Laura R. Spease
Law Offices of Robert M. Frost
Leslie Byrne, Senior Care Consultants
Mitchell & Courts LLP
Phillips Bonding Agency
Stephanie J. Hayes, Esq.
Timothy F. Winchester and McInerney & Dillon
Friends:
Bette Epstein
Charlotte Johnston
Christine Harkinson
Ellen Widess
Evelyn C. Lee & David Izu
Helen Mak
Hon. Gordon S. Baranco
Hon. Harry Sheppard
Hon. Julie Conger
Iona Gage
Jeffery B. Kupers & Kay E. Kohler
Joann Sullivan
Kathy Siegel
Keith P. Bartel
Lola & David Safer
Max & Jane Reid
Mildred Brown & Robert Salmons
Pauline Sheeley
Richard J. Lee
Ryan Miller
Stan D. Blyth
Teukwei Ng
The Sturdevant Law Firm
Wendy Peterson
