HONORING
TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT
MICHAEL W. LEAHY
Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Head of Litigation
American International Group, Inc.
and
DEDICATION TO JUSTICE AWARD RECIPIENT
JAMES L. HALLOWELL
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Additional details to follow.
ABOUT THE VLP GALA:
The Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) Annual Gala celebrates and honors the work of extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the public good and equal justice.
Your support is vital to the success of the Gala. As the organization’s premier fundraising event, funds raised strengthen the essential work of the VLP, including direct legal services, innovative legal education and outreach programs in consumer debt, foreclosure, immigration, family law and elder law, as well as the training and supervision of volunteer attorneys from the private bar to assist thousands of Brooklyn families and individuals facing life-altering legal challenges.
Join us to for this special virtual event in celebration of Mike and Jim and the VLP’s 30th Anniversary, all in support of our critical mission. Donate today!
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The VLP is proud to announce Virtual Gala opening remarks to be given by The Honorable Jonathan Lippman, former Chief Judge of the State of New York and current Of Counsel, Latham and Watkins LLP.
GALA CO-CHAIR COMMITTEE:
Joseph S. Allerhand
Partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Mitchell J. Auslander
Partner
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Michael B. Carlinsky
Partner
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Steven E. Clemens
Partner
Dechert LLP
Richard J. Doren
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Lorraine B. Echavarria
Partner
WilmerHale
John S. Kiernan
Partner
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Yun G. Lee
Associate General Counsel
American International Group, Inc.
Adam H. Offenhartz
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
GALA HOST-COMMITTEE :
Caroline Conway
Deputy General Counsel
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
Adam B. Gilbert
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
Lynn E. Judell
Of Counsel
Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP
Mark Lande
Senior Managing Director and Counsel
Island Capital Group LLC
Scottye Lindsey
Director
Deutsche Bank
Adam Shepherd
Senior Vice President
Macquarie Group
Stephen P. Younger
Partner
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS:
Diamond
30th Anniversary Champion
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
James L. Hallowell
Michael W. Leahy
Gregory Messer
Benefactor
Andrew M Genser
David Morrison, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Jackson Kelly PLLC
Law Office Of Steven Z. WIlliamson, P.L.L.C.
During the ongoing global health crisis, the VLP’s services are more essential than ever. As a result of COVID-19 and the immediate and increased need for rapid response initiatives and programs, we ask that while attendance to the VLP’s virtual gala is free, you please consider making a donation or securing a sponsorship in support of our critical work.
SPONSORSHIP & TICKET OPPORTUNITIES:
Join our growing list of supporters: secure your participation today!
Please contact Melissa Starr, VLP’s Senior Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, 718-473-9209, with any questions.