The Book Comes Alive A reception for people mentioned in the book At the home of Dr. Nora J. Baladerian October 11, 2009 Los Angeles, California

The guests were greeted in the lobby by Diane Coleman Rogers and Michael Vasquez, our ambassadors of good will

Guests came up the elevator to the top floor where the party was held Cal State Northridge Professors Dick Docter, Wayne Plasek, and Richard Smith are welcomed by Tyto Hernandez

Nostalgic Photos Were On Display

Court of Appeal Justice Arthur Gilbert and his wife Barbara are amused by a 1981 photo of Tom’s former law partner, Steve Kelber, dressed in drag, and a 1974 photo of Bob Opel streaking the Academy Awards.

James Lee played music prior to and after the formal presentation.

Dr. Les Pincu hugs Wallace Albertson. Former Colleagues Greet Each Other

Christopher McCauley meets Tom Coleman, while David Link says hello to Juan Navarrete. Old Friends and Acquaintances Are Reunited

Tom Coleman and Attorney General John Van de Kamp pose for a photo. Former Elected Officials Attend the Event

Senator David Roberti and Councilman Michael Woo share a moment together. Former Elected Officials Attend the Event

Jay Kohorn, Les Pincu, Nora Baladerian, Jane Albrecht, Margret Erickson, Jim McCabe, and Paula Davis chat and munch. Guests Mingle Prior to the Presentation

. The Presentation Focused on Guests Mentioned in the Book One by one, Tom mentioned how each of 26 people attending the event helped advance equal rights.

. Videographer Adam Soch and his cameraman Nicolas Bodea film Tom’s presentation and the reactions of the audience.

. Tom displays the Sexual Law Reporter as he thanks Darryl Kitagawa and Paula Davis for their volunteer work.

. Councilman Steve Schulte, Debbie Deem, and Jim Riley applaud as Tom thanks Juan Navarrete for fighting for survivor rights.

. Dick Smith smiles as the audience applauds his work to open the minds of college students to be more accepting of sexual minorities.

. Tom lavishes praise on those guests who helped with the Privacy Commission and the Task Force on Family Diversity.

Tom’s presentation concludes with a standing ovation.

. The Party Continues Sven Eric Montes volunteered his services as a bartender.

. Judge Zeke Zeidler and his spouse Jay Kohorn listen as Justice Arthur Gilbert makes a point.

. Sergio Rodriguez listens as Dr. Michael Valente discusses Catholic theology with Senator David Roberti.

. John Walsh asks Debbie Deem about her work as a victim’s rights advocate.

. Nora Baladerian talks about family diversity with editor Kim Calvert and author Bella DePaulo.

. Tom signs books which Wallace Albertson plans to give to friends as gifts.

. Several people were interviewed for a video that Adam Soch is creating about the book for You Tube.

. Michelle Boyaner poses with Nora Baladerian.

. The Family Diversity Team Reunites Mike Woo has his picture taken Tom Coleman and Family Diversity Task Force Co-Chairs Chris McCauley and Nora Baladerian.

. Michael Vasquez takes photos while Diane Coleman Rogers mingles with guests.

John Walsh holds a copy of The Domino Effect.

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. The photos in this presentation were taken by Barbara Green.