2021 Annual Gala

Honoring Arlene Shaw, Managing Director, Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC and Margaret Isa Butler, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale, LLP

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A fundraising event for Access Justice Brooklyn

Event Information

6:30pm Tuesday, December 07, 2021

ANNUAL GALA 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

5:30 PM Virtual VIP Reception  |  6:30 PM Virtual Gala Program


HONORING



Tradition of Excellence Award Recipient
ARLENE SHAW

Managing Director
Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC



Dedication to Justice Award Recipient
MARGARET ISA BUTLER
Partner

Armstrong Teasdale, LLP


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 on the event website at 6:30 PM with a virtual countdown leading to the start of the program. A virtual VIP reception will be held at 5:30 PM featuring Marvina Robinson, CEO of B. Stuyvesant Champagne.


CONGRATULATIONS


Champion of Justice Award Recipient
STACEY E. KUSHLEFSKY
Pro Bono Counsel
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP


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. 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.


(REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please select the "DONATE" button to support the Gala)
VIRTUAL GALA SPONSORSHIPS

Diamond - $50,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 20 guests
Invitation to virtual VIP reception for all 20 guests
Special recognition from the virtual stage at the Gala 
Acknowledgement of gift and name mentioned in VLP public relations materials including newsletters, press releases, and social media 
Premium and prominent full-screen advertisement in the electronic journal
Prominent placement with logo and link on event website 
Prominent recognition listing and logo in the Gala invitation and electronic journal
 
Platinum - $30,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 10 guests
Invitation to virtual VIP reception for all 10 guests 
Special recognition from the virtual stage at the Gala 
Acknowledgement of gift and name mentioned in VLP public relations materials including newsletters, press releases, and social media 
Prominent full-screen advertisement in electronic journal
Prominent placement with logo and link on event website 
Prominent recognition listing and logo in the Gala invitation and electronic journal
 
Gold - $25,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 10 guests
Invitation to virtual VIP reception for all 10 guests 
Acknowledgement of gift and name mentioned in VLP public relations materials including newsletters, press releases, and social media 
Prominent full-screen advertisement in electronic journal
Prominent placement with logo and link on event website 
Prominent recognition listing and logo in the Gala invitation and electronic journal
 
 Silver - $15,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 8 guests
Invitation to virtual VIP reception for all 8 guests
Acknowledgement of gift and name mentioned across VLP social media platforms
Full-screen advertisement in electronic journal
Recognition listing with logo and link on event website 
Recognition listing and logo included in the Gala invitation and electronic journal

Leader - $10,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 6 guests
Invitation to virtual VIP reception for 2 guests
Acknowledgement of gift and name mentioned across VLP social media platforms
Full-screen advertisement in electronic journal
Recognition listing with logo and link on event website 
Recognition listing and logo included in the Gala invitation and electronic journal 

Partner - $5,000 
Invitation to virtual gala for 5 guests
Half-screen advertisement in electronic journal
Recognition listing with link on event website 
Recognition listing in the electronic journal

VIRTUAL GALA TICKET PACKAGE 

Benefactor - $1,000 
Two virtual gala tickets  
Quarter-screen advertisement in the electronic journal
Recognition listing on event website
  
VIRTUAL INDIVIDUAL TICKET 

Gala/VIP Reception Ticket - $650
Invitation to virtual gala
Invitation to VIP reception 

Gala Ticket - $300 

VIRTUAL JOURNAL AD OPPORTUNITIES 
  
 Gold Full-Screen - $2,000 Full-Screen - $1,000 Half-Screen - $500  

Please contact Melissa Starr, VLP’s Senior Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, [email protected] or 718.473.9209 with any questions or for more information about the VLP.

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.

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