NC Justice Center
2023 Defenders of Justice Gala

Thanks to the overwhelming response from our community, the event is sold out! 
Please use this page to make payment of an existing pledge.

If you want to add your name to the waiting list, please contact Kim-Marie McLellan, Director of Gifts, at kim_marie@ncjustice.org.

Every year we come together to celebrate the inspirational work of outstanding leaders in our community who are leading the fight for justice. These few exemplify our mission—they are working to eliminate poverty in North Carolina to ensure the creation of an economy that works for everyone. They are at the front-lines of advancing progressive and inclusive policies that advance equity and opportunity in our state. Please join us in celebrating their numerous achievements!

Sunday, September 17, 2023
The Washington Duke Inn
Cocktail Reception for sponsors from 5 to 6:30 PM | Presidents Terrace 

Program & Dinner from 6:30 to 8 PM | Ballroom

We are excited to honor the following awardees:
Grassroots Empowerment: Angus Thompson - Original Leandro plaintiff. Retired Public Defender, Leandro advocate with Seeds of Hope of Robeson County
Litigation: Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
Policy Research and AdvocacyChanelle “C.C.” Croxton - Director of State Strategies and Organizing, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Lifetime Champions of Justice: Bob Hall - Retired Executive Director, Democracy NC

Lifetime Champions of Justice: Deborah Dicks Maxwell - President - North Carolina NAACP

All COVID-19 policies are subject to change as we strive to ensure the safety of all attendees. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID, we encourage you to stay home. The Washington Duke Inn includes an air filtration system that is certified for COVID-19. Every night the hotel is gone through with an electrostatic system, and any touchable surface is cleaned after every event. 

We hope to see you there! Please contact Kim-Marie McLellan at Kim_marie@ncjustice.org or (919) 856-3185 with any questions. 

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Ticket & Guest Information

Titanium - $10,000 Level

  • Two reserved tables for 8 to the awards ceremony
  • Two special presentations by NC Justice Center staff on the topic(s) of your choice 
  • Recognition as a Titanium Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
  • Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
  • Listing as a Titanium Sponsor on the event signage

Platinum - $5,000 Level

  • One reserved table for 8 to the awards ceremony
  • One special presentation by NC Justice Center staff on the topic(s) of your choice
  • Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
  • Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
  • Listing as a Platinum Sponsor on the event signage

Gold - $2,500 Level

  • Reserved table for 8 to the awards ceremony
  • Recognition as a Gold Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
  • Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
  • Listing as a Gold Sponsor on event signage

Silver - $1,000 Level 

  • 4 tickets to the awards ceremony
  • Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website
  • Listing as a Silver Sponsor on event signage

Bronze - $500 Level

  • 2 tickets to the awards ceremony
  • Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website
  • Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on event signage
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Guest Name/s, Guest Email Address/es, and Dietary Restrictions (please list all names along with corresponding information)

For each guest, please enter their first name, last name, email address, dietary restriction
For example: 

Kim-Marie, McLellan, kim_marie@ncjustice.org, gluten free
Tim, Hazlehurst, tim@ncjustice.org, 

SPONSORS
Titanium

Suzanne & Matt Case

Noel & Hon. Richard Moore


Hon. Terry & Ted Van Duyn
Platinum
Sandra & Peter Conway


Betsy & Steve Levitas
Reginald T. Shuford


Gold
Annie & Hon. John Ager
Drew Erteschik

Hon. Patsy Keever

Fred Mills Sr.


Lauren Steiner
Dean Patricia Timmons-Goodson & Dr. Ernest J. Goodson


Silver

Dr. James Anderson
Anonymous

 
 
Sally B. Cone


Jade Dell
Dean Melissa & Larry Essary
Angie & Paul Goodwin
Susan & Chris Graebe
Gwen & Tim Hazlehurst
Ellen Holiday & Ted Fillette
Leonard Jernigan
Adriea & Josh Laurore
Susan Lupton & Bob Schall
Dr. Jane Marcus & Kenneth Schorr
Rep. Marcia Morey
Mary Mountcasle & Jim Overton



Congressman David Price
Dr. Kate & Hon. Joe Sam Queen
Wendy Robineau & Donald Beskind
Susan & Thomas Ross
Lao Rubert & Steve Schewel
Pam Silberman DrPh & Jack Holtzman
Hon. Mary Ann Tally
Rev. Cathy Tamsberg & Felicia Roper
John Vail Law Firm PLLC
Diane Vannais & Dr. Charles Waldren
Dr. Jesse White


Leslie Winner & Jerry Postema
Bronze
ACLU of North Carolina
Rep. Cynthia Ball & Dave Aspnes
Jennifer & Jack Boger
Dr. Sylvia Chester Butterfield & Congressman G.K. Butterfield
Jean Cary & George Danser
Dee Cash & Frank Goldsmith

Marion Cowell
Laura Crumpler & John Dowd
Tricia & John de Beer
Anne Deloria & Bob Jackson
Democracy Out Loud

Moira Downey & Hon. Christopher Brook


Pamela George & William David Austin 
Maureen Geraghty & Griff Morgan
Hon. Rick Glazier
Jacquelyn Dowd Hall & Robert Korstad
Joanna & Mark Holt
Richard Hooker
Nancy & Sig Hutchinson
Hon. Lucy Inman
Judy Kincaid & Hon. Phil Lehman
Martha Knisley
Helen Ladd & Edward Fiske
Martha & William Lamb
Lancaster Craig & Associates
Monica Lavery
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
Melinda Lawrence & Greg Malhoit
Tammie & Lou Lesesne
Lynn & Ryke Longest
Dr. Deirdre & Dr. Allen Mask
KIm-Marie McLellan & Mark Kearins
Carlene McNulty
National Association of Social Workers North Carolina




Gene Nichol, J.D.
Phyllis Nunn
Peg O'Connell - In memory of Insurance Commissioner Jim Long

Olson Law, PLLC

Ana Pardo & Michael Akers
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Susan Pollitt & Bill Rowe
Patricia Robertson & Curry First
Congresswoman Deborah Ross
Jessica Schorr Saxe & Allen Saxe
Noelle & Rob Schofield
Beth Silberman & Ken Rose
Gerda Stein
Kerrie Stewart
Angilique & Adam Svolto
Chandra T. Taylor-Sawyer
Kate & Allen Torrey
Carol Tresolini & Tom Fiore
Debra Tyler Horton & Carl Horton
Jenny Warburg
Debby & Gregg Warren
You Can Vote!
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Hon. Christopher Brook,  Kim-Marie McLellan, Ana Pardo, Jason Pikler, Lily Schorr, Reggie Shuford, & Kerrie Stewart

EVENT STEERING COMMITTEE
Staff: Nicole Dozier, Matthew Ellinwood, Tim Hazlehurst, Josh Laurore, Kim-Marie McLellan, Carlene McNulty, 
Sarah Montgomery, Ana Pardo, Clermont Fraser Ripley, Reggie Shuford. Adam Svolto, Laura Webb
Board: Hon. Christopher Brook, Drew Erteschik, Letha Muhammad, Kerrie Stewart, Dean Patricia Timmons-Goodson

If you prefer to make your sponsorship by check,
please fill out this form and send to:

NC Justice Center
Attn: Kim-Marie McLellan
224 S. Dawson Street
Raleigh, NC 27601