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Anthony G. (Tony) White August 3, 1949 – June 30, 2018 Tony White was a leader in the social justice movement in the Bay Area, California, and throughout the country. He was one of the first legal aid attorneys to see the power of technology and seek ways to harness it to better serve our …
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Looking Forward Leadership for Regional Impact In keeping with this column’s focus on BayLegal’s strategic work to strengthen our capacity to ensure we remain a social justice leader for our clients and our broader Bay Area community, I am pleased to announce that Ariella Hyman will be taking on a new position of Director of …
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United. Peaceful. Powerful. This was the atmosphere on Monday evening from the vantage point of our Oakland headquarters, located in the same building as Make Westing, where community members gathered to stand up against hatred and to demand justice for Nia Wilson, a young woman of color who was viciously murdered this past Sunday. BayLegal stands …
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