Civil Rights Reception

Lawyers for Civil Rights’ annual reception marks our progress and charts a path forward to advance civil rights together. Each June, we gather in person to celebrate, reflect, and connect. We also present four awards honoring civil rights leaders at the center of our work to advance equity and justice.

EVENT TICKETS

Sponsorship Opportunities

Individual Ticket ($150)

$150

VIP Reception Ticket ($250)

$250

VIP event ticket

Friend ($1,000)

$1,000

2 VIP event tickets
Listing in event program book

Partner ($2,500)

$2,500

4 event tickets
Listing in event program book
Company name and logo displayed during the event

Champion ($5,000)

$5,000

6 event tickets
Listing in event program book
Company name and logo displayed during the event

Visionary ($10,000)

$10,000

10 event tickets
Full page color ad
Recognition during event
Company name and logo displayed during the event

Leadership Circle ($15,000)

$15,000

15 event tickets
Full page color ad
Recognition during event
Company name and logo displayed during the event
Name and logo placement on pre-event, event, and post-event materials, including social media and press release

Honorary Circle ($25,000)

$25,000

25 event tickets
Full page color ad
Recognition during event
Company name and logo displayed during the event
Prominent name and logo placement on pre-event, event, and post-event materials, including social media and press release

Underwriter ($50,000+)

$50,000+

50 event tickets
Full page color ad
Special recognition at the beginning and end of the event
Company name and logo prominently displayed during the event
Special name and logo placement on pre-event, event, and post-event materials, including social media and press release

SPONSOR

Sponsorship Contact: Katherine Mulkern, kmulkern@lawyersforcivilrights.org

2025 Program Book

2025 Awards

Keeper of the Flame Award

Beth Chandler

Executive Director, Point32HealthFoundation

LCR is proud to honor Beth Chandler, Executive Director of Point32Health Foundation, with the prestigious Keeper of the Flame Award, which commemorates the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Beth is an experienced nonprofit and business leader, a longtime LCR ally, and a committed advocate for equality and justice. Read more →

Economic Justice Champion Award

Goodwin Procter LLP

Neighborhood Business Initiative (NBI)

This award is presented to champions of economic justice for closing the wealth gap.

Diversity Champion Award

Katjana Ballantyne

Mayor, City of Somerville

Fidel Maltez

City Manager, City of Chelsea

This award is presented to steadfast champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and City Manager Fidel Maltez were selected to receive this honor in 2025 based on their visionary leadership and distinguished service in helping to keep their respective cities of Somerville and Chelsea vibrant, thriving, safe, and diverse communities.

Legal Warrior Award

Brown Rudnick LLP

This award is presented to lawyers or law firms for distinguished pro bono service. Brown Rudnick LLP was selected to receive this honor in 2025 based on the firm’s visionary leadership and distinguished service in providing significant pro bono support across vital cases such as MBTA Zoning.