33rd Annual Justice For All Ball - Canceled

The Pro Bono Project has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball, previously scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021.  This was not an easy decision as our supporters have been looking forward to an in-person event since last fall. However, our Board of Directors and staff know this is the right decision to make given the ongoing public health impact of the pandemic. The safety of our attendees and the community is our priority.  

For thirty-three years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music.  It is a celebration of what makes our community strong and unique – our creativity, civic pride, and resilience.   

The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides a critical source of revenue for our organization.   Our mission is more important than ever in the wake of the pandemic’s economic impact on our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. We continue to accept applications for legal services in the areas of family law, consumer rights and bankruptcy, wills and estate planning, and other general civil legal issues. In response to the pandemic, The Project developed an expansive bilingual COVID-19 resource page, a self-help desk hotline for self-represented litigants to call and email, a bankruptcy self-help resource center, and online webinars and tutorials for clients and volunteers. 

Although we will not have the opportunity to celebrate together in-person at Mardi Gras World this year, The Pro Bono Project will host a virtual campaign this fall. Highlighting the role of our volunteers, donors, and clients, this campaign will feature a silent auction, food and cocktail recipes from your Justice For All Ball favorites, and much more!  Additional details forthcoming.

If you purchased tickets or a sponsorship for this year’s event, we will be reaching out to you this week.

In this period of tremendous need, The Pro Bono Project asks that you consider donating your time, talent, or resources. From raising awareness and promoting our services to volunteering or pledging your support, please join us in our efforts to ensure equal access to justice.  

Time and Place

Friday, September 17, 2021
8:00 pm – 11:00 p.m.
Grand Oaks Mansion
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans

Patron Party
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Riverview Room
Mardi Gras World
Sponsors and Combo Ticket Holders Only

Parking
We encourage our guests to make it an easy and safe night - travel by Taxi or Ride Share.

Complimentary parking is available on-site in lot to the right of the Grand Oaks Mansion. See map.

Overflow parking is available. Paid Parking ($10 until 8:30/$15 after) at the Convention Center, Lot J (off of Henderson Street before railroad tracks). See map. Shuttles will be provided by American Luxury.

Where is the Grand Oaks Mansion and Riverview Room at Mardi Gras World?
Click here for detailed map.

Questions?

Contact CC Kahr
504.581.4043 Ext. 202
cckahr@probono-no.org

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JFAB Committee

Lacey Rochester
Jedd Malish
Committee Chairs

C. C. Kahr                       
Executive Director

Committee Members
Erin Bambrick
Ben Biller
Chrissy Calgero
Madeline Chimento
Kevin Colomb
Brian Cowan
April Davenport
Crystal Domreis
Bobby Dressel
Mary Elizabeth Ingram
Ben Janke
Colleen Carr Jarrott
Naomi Kim
Tracey Knight
Marianna Knister
Lindsey Ladouceur
Roxanne Newman
Kim Nguyen
Darleene Peters
Christopher Ralston
Denice Redd-Robinette
Nancy Samuels
Rachael Schilling
Christopher Short
Bruce Shreves
Cherrell Simms
Matthew Slaughter
Brett Stephenson
Ryan Swayze
Cory Vidal
Tessa Vorhaben
Raymond T. Waid
Erica Williams
Sharonda Williams
Tomoro Wilson

2021 Boards of Directors

Sharonda Williams | Chair
Loyola University New Orleans

Lacey Rochester | Vice-Chair
Baker Donelson

Tracey Knight | Secretary
U.S. Attorney’s Office

Kelly Donaghy | Treasurer
Pan American Life Insurance Group

Philip A. Franco | Immediate Past Chair
Adams and Reese

C.C. Kahr | Executive Director

Aimee Arceaneaux
Hon. Roland L. Belsome, Jr.
Chrissy Calogero
Kevin Colomb
Crystal Domreis
Thomas Flanagan
Lindsey Ladouceur
Jedd S. Malish
Alyssa Maurice-Anderson
Roxanne Newman
Kim Nguyen
Darleene Peters
J. Van Robichaux
Graham Ryan
Nancy Samuels
Chris Short
Matthew Slaughter
Scott L. Sternberg
Cory Vidal
Raymond T. Waid

Join The Pro Bono Project for the
Annual Justice For All Ball
Friday, September 17, 2021
8:00 pm – 11:00 p.m.
Grand Oaks Mansion at Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans
Adults only, please

Attire
Black Tie Optional

Featured Entertainment
Delfeayo Marsalis & His Quartet
The Bucktown All-Stars

Honorary Chair
Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger

Committee Chairs
Jedd Malish
King & Jurgens

Lacey Rochester
Baker Donelson            

Original Art of “Lady Justice”
Johnston Burkhardt

Your support of the Justice For All Ball is support for The Pro Bono Project and its clients. For every ticket purchased, sponsorship pledged, and silent auction bid on, the proceeds fund our mission to provide free civil legal aid to help under-served families, seniors, and children in need.

Tickets and Pricing     

This year’s Justice For All Ball will feature the same kind of wonderful food and music that is part of our Louisiana tradition, as well as new and exciting auction and raffle items and, some surprises in store for all.

Law Students
$75 in advance
$100 at door

Raffle Tickets
(available at the event)
$5 each

Tickets are available for purchase online or by check. Mail payment to The Pro Bono Project, 935 Gravier Street, Ste. 1340, NOLA 70112.

Sponsorships

In this period of tremendous need, The Pro Bono Project asks that you consider donating your time, talent, or resources. Join us in our efforts to ensure equal access to justice by sponsoring this event. Download our sponsorship form today. For questions, please contact us at 504.581.4043 x 201.

• Platinum Sponsor with a $50,000 pledge
  (Includes 20 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 16 Ball Only Tickets, and more!)

• Gold Sponsor with a $25,000 pledge
  (Includes 10 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 10 Ball Only Tickets)

• Silver Sponsor with a $10,000 pledge
  (Includes 8 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 8 Ball Only Tickets)

• Benefactor with a $5,000 pledge
  (Includes 6 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 4 Ball Only Tickets)

• Patron with a $2,500 pledge
  (Includes 4 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 2 Ball Only Tickets)

• Sponsor with a $1,500 pledge
  (Includes 2 Patron Party & Ball Combo Tickets; 2 Ball Only Tickets)

Online Invitation Sponsor
We thank Event Kingdom for sponsoring our online invitations and reply management.

Media Partners
We thank Gambit. WWNO, and City Business for their support of our previous Justice For All Balls.

Shuttle Service Provided by American Luxury. We are deeply appreciative of American Luxury for providing shuttle service to and from the parking areas.

Auction

Party for a purpose! Our Silent Auction offers a chance to win once in a lifetime experiences while benefiting the mission of The Pro Bono Project. Bid on exotic trips, fishing charters, memorabilia, artwork, and gift baskets.

Travel Packages
We thank AmFund who has helped raise millions of dollars in special event fundraising. AmFund has partnered with The Pro Bono Project to offer domestic and international travel packages. Support us while enjoying your next vacation!

Raffle

Each year our raffle features several dozen of fun items ranging from restaurant gift certificates to passes to local sites and tours. All raffle items guaranteed to be valued at $50 or more! Raffle tickets are only $5!