Annual Gala

SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception | 8:00 PM Awards Program | 9:00 PM Dessert Reception

Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy | Brooklyn, NY 11238

HONORING

Dedication to Justice Award Recipient
 MICHAEL DE LEEUW
Vice Chair, Business Litigation
Cozen O’Connor

Tradition of Excellence Award Recipient
 THOMAS C. GRIFFIN III
Associate General Counsel
Ares Management LLC

FEATURING

Champion of Justice Award Recipient


For more information or for assistance confirming your support, please contact Melissa Starr, Senior Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, or call 718-473-9209.


ABOUT THE GALA

The Access Justice Brooklyn Gala celebrates and honors the work of extraordinary individuals and innovative leaders who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the public good and equal justice.

As Access Justice Brooklyn’s premier fundraising event, funds raised for the Gala strengthen our vital work and impact throughout the borough.


GALA CO-CHAIR COMMITTEE (in formation):

Caroline Conway
Managing Director, Legal
Stonepeak

Adam Gilbert, Gala Chair
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP

Janice Mac Avoy
Partner
Fried Frank

Adam Shepherd
Managing Director
Macquarie Group


GALA HOST COMMITTEE (in formation):

Cooper Bellinson
Associate
Ares Management Corporation

Akshay Dhiman
Managing Director – Power, Energy & Infrastructure M&A Lazard

Lynn Judell
Counsel
Rukab Brash PLLC

Mark Lande
Senior Managing Director and Counsel
Island Capital Group LLC

Alana Montas
Counsel, Enforcement
FINRA

Steven L. Zelkowitz
President
Utility Technology Solutions

William Zichawo
VP, Private Wealth Solutions Legal
Blackstone

PARTNER

Goodwin

Sponsor list current as of 10.07.24


ABOUT ACCESS JUSTICE BROOKLYN

Access Justice Brooklyn partners with compassionate pro bono attorneys and cross industry professionals to provide high-quality, civil legal services that help ensure equal access to the legal system. Our approach prioritizes the most basic, essential elements and experiences of human life, including housing, family stability, and subsistence income. Our proven pro bono model—recruit, train, supervise, and support— also provides flexibility to address new legal issues as they emerge. 


Access Justice Brooklyn is a not-for-profit public charity recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3). Tax ID:11-3155182. Federal tax law specifies that the tax-deductible value of Gala sponsorships or tickets is limited to the amount of your contribution minus the fair market value of goods or services provided (such as food and beverage). Access Justice Brooklyn Gala digital journal ads and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A copy of the our 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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