FVAP Banding Together

Banding Together to End Domestic Violence

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Rock out for a good cause at FVAP's 7th annual attorney battle-of-the-bands fundraiser, Banding Together to End Domestic Violence held in San Francisco. Banding Together features bands from California’s most philanthropic law firms and corporate legal teams, who compete in an epic musical battle for the coveted title: Best Lawyer Band in The Bay.

Though the competition is fierce, these rock star attorneys will band together to raise over $150,000 for California survivors of domestic violence. All proceeds benefit Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP), the only nonprofit in California dedicated to giving domestic violence survivors a second chance at justice by appealing and overturning dangerous trial court decisions that put survivors or their kids at risk of ongoing abuse. Learn more.

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The Banding Together audience includes professionals and decision-makers from California’s top law firms, corporations, and tech companies. Sponsors reach this desirable demographic as they're having a memorable, fun night out with colleagues. Let your target audience know that your company/firm cares about issues affecting our communities and believes in giving back.

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Bands

Are you and your colleagues rock stars in disguise? Apply to compete! Bands should consist of at least 50% attorneys and/or employees at a law firm, law office, or corporate legal department. Download the Band Application for more information.

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Learn more about this year's event!

Congratulations to 2019's Winning Bands!!!

You helped FVAP raise $186,687 for survivors.

2019 Best Lawyer Band in the Bay:

The R-23s of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein

2nd Place

ROCKius of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

3rd Place

Attractive Nuisance of Greenberg Traurig

Judges’ Choice

Unfair Competition of Mayer Brown

2019 Band Lineup

12th Root of Two
Peter Logan Law

Attractive Nuisance
Greenberg Traurig

Cov’r Band
Covington & Burling LLP

The MoFonics
Morrison Foerster

Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
Morgan Lewis

R-23s
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein

The Western Nephews
Logikcull

Ultrahazardous Activity
Reed Smith

Unfair Competition
Mayer Brown

Distinguished Guest Judges

Mariela Kleiner

Mariela is a graduate student of social work at USC specializing in domestic violence and trauma. She's a DV counselor and advocate involved in philanthropy projects, such as executive producing a documentary on resiliency after domestic violence that will come out next year. She's also a mother of 3 kids who all play in rock bands!

Julia Weber, JD, MSW

Paul Griffiths

Julia Weber, JD, MSW, has worked on domestic violence and gender-based violence issues for over 20 years, focusing on crafting policies, delivering training, and implementing promising practices (when she isn't playing the ukelele or attending a music festival). She consults with attorneys and works as an expert witness, teaches domestic violence law at Golden Gate University, and is currently a fellow with Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence working on gun violence restraining orders and other firearms prohibitions.

Full of wit, humor, and charm, Paul is known for superb songwriting and endearing performances as a singer-songwriter, lead singer (and founder) of the legendary, The Bogues, a musical celebration of the genius of The Pogues and Shane Macgowan.

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