Honorees reflect Latino leadership in the arts, philanthropy, civil rights, healthcare and LGBT communities Mayor Villaraigosa will also deliver remarks at MALDEF's 2011 Los Angeles Awards Gala. LOS ANGELES, CA – On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz and the Board of Directors will host the 2011 MALDEF Los Angeles Awards Gala to highlight to historic contributions of three pillars in the Latino community. Antonia Hernandez , President & CEO, California Community Foundation and Former President & General Counsel, MALDEF will receive the “Valerie Kantor Award for Extraordinary Achievement.” Prior to her service from 1981 to 2003 at MALDEF, Hernandez worked for Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice and the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. After making her mark at MALDEF, Hernandez went on in 2004 to lead the California Community Foundation. Linda
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