BANDING TOGETHER
What is Banding Together to End Domestic Violence?
Banding Together to End Domestic Violence is an annual attorney battle-of the-bands fundraiser featuring lawyers who rock out for a good cause. Held annually in San Francisco, bands from California’s most philanthropic law firms and corporate legal teams compete in this epic musical battle for the coveted title: Best Lawyer Band in The Bay.
Though the competition is fierce, these rock star attorneys band together to raise thousands of dollars for survivors of domestic violence. All funds raised benefit Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP), the only nonprofit in California and Washington dedicated to providing free appellate legal services to domestic violence survivors who need to appeal dangerous trial court decisions that leave them or their kids at risk of ongoing abuse.
ROCKING FOR GOOD
Family Violence Appellate Project believes no one should endure abuse.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is far too common. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner. And even when cases go to court, legal decisions often threaten the safety and wellbeing of survivors.
How does my participation end domestic violence?
Family Violence Appellate Project exists to keep survivors and their children safe. Studies show children living in abusive homes are far more likely to grow up to be abusers, thereby perpetuating the cycle of violence. By making sure all kids have the opportunity to grow up in safe, healthy homes, we're helping us break the inter-generational cycle of trauma and abuse. Our innovative approach is creating tangible change and making the world a better place for the next generation. We couldn't do this critical work without you.
What is Banding Together to End Domestic Violence?
Banding Together to End Domestic Violence is an annual attorney battle-of the-bands fundraiser featuring lawyers who rock out for a good cause. Held annually in San Francisco, bands from California’s most philanthropic law firms and corporate legal teams compete in this epic musical battle for the coveted title: Best Lawyer Band in The Bay.
Though the competition is fierce, these rock star attorneys band together to raise thousands of dollars for survivors of domestic violence. All funds raised benefit Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP), the only nonprofit in California and Washington dedicated to providing free appellate legal services to domestic violence survivors who need to appeal dangerous trial court decisions that leave them or their kids at risk of ongoing abuse.
ROCKING FOR GOOD
Family Violence Appellate Project believes no one should endure abuse.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is far too common. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner. And even when cases go to court, legal decisions often threaten the safety and wellbeing of survivors.
How does my participation end domestic violence?
Family Violence Appellate Project exists to keep survivors and their children safe. Studies show children living in abusive homes are far more likely to grow up to be abusers, thereby perpetuating the cycle of violence. By making sure all kids have the opportunity to grow up in safe, healthy homes, we're helping us break the inter-generational cycle of trauma and abuse. Our innovative approach is creating tangible change and making the world a better place for the next generation. We couldn't do this critical work without you.
How to win
A vote = $1.00. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online up to 6 weeks before the event via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked right here, www.fvapbotb.com/bands).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges and rules can be found on our band packet.
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
A vote = $1.00. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online up to 6 weeks before the event via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked right here, www.fvapbotb.com/bands).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges and rules can be found on our band packet.
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
How to win
A vote = $1.00. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online up to 6 weeks before the event via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked on www.fvapbotb.com).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges include:
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
A vote = $1.00. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online up to 6 weeks before the event via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked on www.fvapbotb.com).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges include:
- Aug 19 noon to Aug 25 noon: win an extra song in the show
- Aug 26 noon to Sept 1 noon: to secure their preferred spot in the lineup
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
2024 Bands
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12th Root of Two
Cov'R Band
Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
Papa Gibson & the Writs of Replevin
Soul Practitioners
2023 Bands
Attractive Nuisance
Cov'R Band
Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
Papa Gibson & the Writs of Replevin
R23s
Soul Practitioners
