HONORING
Tradition of Excellence Award Recipient
ARLENE SHAW
Managing Director
Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC
ABOUT THE ANNUAL 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.
The Gala will be streamed here on the event website with a virtual countdown leading to the start of the program. More details including plans for a VIP reception to follow.
During the ongoing global health crisis, the VLP’s services are more essential than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has had the most devastating impact on the most vulnerable Brooklynites—who are black, Latinx, people of color, and mostly women and mothers. With a growing unemployment rate, increase debts, looming foreclosures, ongoing displacement, and a rise in critical life planning needs, the VLP’s direct legal services, and education and outreach programs are crucial to the dismantling of systemic barriers in accessing justice and equality. As the VLP’s premier fundraiser, funds raised for the Gala will enable the VLP to strengthen our pioneering pro bono model and delivery of essential-to-life legal services to thousands of Brooklynites.
GALA HOST-COMMITTEE:
Caroline Conway
Deputy General Counsel
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
Joseph Gordon
Partner
TSG Reporting, Inc.
Lynn E. Judell
Of Counsel
Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP
Adam K. Shepherd
Senior Vice President
Macquarie Group
Lisa V. Zivkovic, Ph.D
Associate
Morrison & Foerster LLP
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT GALA SPONSORS:
PLATINUM
LEADER
BENEFACTOR
ANNUAL GALA SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET OPPORTUNITIES
To learn more and to confirm your support online today, click here or download a printable Annual Gala packet.
Please contact Melissa Starr, VLP Senior Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, mstarr@brooklynvlp.org or 718-473-9209, with any questions.
The VLP is a not-for-profit public charity recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3). Tax ID: 11-3155182. VLP 2021 Annual Gala sponsorships except for the value of goods and services associated with the VIP cocktail reception are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. VLP 2021 Annual Gala individual tickets, journal ads, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
A copy of the VLP’s most recently filed financial report is also available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com). You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8686.