2019 11th Annual SABA-DC Public Interest Benefit Gala
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D.C. will host its 11th Annual Public Interest Benefit Gala. The Gala, taking place at the Mead Center for American Theater, will bring together attorneys and other professionals from other law firms, lobbying firms, corporations, government, academia, and nonprofit organizations from the D.C. metropolitan area to raise funds for SABA-DC and its worthwhile Public Interest initiatives.
Thanks to the generous support of law firm, corporate, and individual sponsors, SABA-DC has been able to provide necessary financial assistance to law students every year through the SABA-DC’s Public Interest Fellowship program. The Public Interest Fellowship program provides financial assistance in the form of summer fellowships to law students working at public interest organizations in the metropolitan D.C. area.
We expect this year’s turnout to be our largest yet!
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 8:00pm – midnight.
Where: The Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC
Cocktail/ethnic attire suggested.
Early Bird Discounted Ticket Prices – only available until September 25, 2019:
· Law students, recent law school graduates / transitioning attorneys seeking employment (members only): $25
· Government, public interest, academia, and solo practice attorneys (members only): $35
· Private firm (members only): $80
· Friends of SABA-DC: $50
· In house counsel or small firm: Please contact sabadcgala@gmail.com for pricing.
· Guest of member attending gala: $55
· Non-members: $85
Regular Ticket Prices – beginning September 26, 2019:
· Law students, recent law school graduates / transitioning attorneys seeking employment (members only): $30
· Government, public interest, academia, and solo practice attorneys (members only): $40
· Private firm (members only): $95
· Friends of SABA-DC: $60
· In house counsel or small firm: Please contact sabadcgala@gmail.com for pricing.
· Guest of member attending gala: $65
· Non-members: $100
At The Door: $110 for general admission (excluding VIP reception) (for all non-members and members); additional $25 for VIP reception.
2019 SABA-DC Gala Awards - Call for Nominations (due September 20, 2019)
SABA-DC's 11th Annual Public Interest Benefit Gala is coming up on October 19, 2019. Keep an eye out for tickets on sale soon! For the first time, SABA-DC will be recognizing outstanding members of the South Asian legal community at the gala. We would love your nominations for any of the awards listed below. If you would like to nominate someone (or nominate yourself), please email our Awards Committee at sabadcgala@gmail.com by September 20, 2019. Please include a short description of the nominee’s qualifications for the award, the nominee’s bio, and their contact information. Thank you!
· Public Sector Trailblazer Award: Recognizes an individual within the SABA-DC community who has demonstrated sustained excellence in public sector legal work or a specific extraordinary accomplishment in the public sector. Public sector attorneys include those employed by the federal, state, or local governments, colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations.
· Private Sector Trailblazer Award: Recognizes an individual within the SABA-DC community who has demonstrated sustained excellence in private sector legal work or a specific extraordinary accomplishment in the private sector. Private sector attorneys include those employed by for-profit law firms or those working in-house at for-profit corporations.
· Community Leader Award: Recognizes an individual or organization in the greater Washington or DMV area who, regardless of SABA-DC membership, has demonstrated strong support for SABA-DC, its members, and/or the South Asian community through pro bono work or community engagement.
· Rising Star Award: Recognizes a talented individual within the SABA-DC community, who is under the age of 40 or has been practicing for fewer than 10 years, and has achieved prominence and distinction in their respective field while demonstrating a strong commitment to SABA-DC and the South Asian community.