Don’t like the weather in New Orleans? Just wait a minute, it will change. The weather has always been a factor in the Justice For All Ball – whether heat, rain, winds, tropical storms or hurricanes – the JFAB has learned to weather the weather.
Read MoreThe Light Shines On
Initially, the Ball did not have an Honorary Chair. Over the years, we begin to honor individuals from the legal community. In recent times, we have reached beyond those borders bringing in business, non-profit and other community leaders as our Honorary Chair.
In today’s Tales of the Ball, we offer these thoughts from our JFAB 2014 Honorary Chair, Marcus Brown, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Entergy from an article published when he was Honorary Chair.
Read MoreArt For Justice's Sake
Original art has been a hallmark of the Justice For All Ball since the very first Ball. Fine artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers have all used their gifts, talents and skills to help The Pro Bono Project provide access to civil justice for all.
Read MoreWild Ride With Lady Justice
It was so big that Gary Solomon, Sr., who had bought it in the silent auction, was unable to take Lady Justice with him.
Read MoreJustice Inspires
The Justice For All Ball not only inspired me but gave me hope.
Read MoreGiving Back
For me, becoming involved in The Pro Bono Project and the Justice For All Ball began as a way, in the wake of Katrina, to contribute to efforts to rebuild and rejuvenate a city I love.
Read MoreCounsel Of Another Kind
The phone rang and a voice asked if I could provide some guidance about media coverage. It was Rachel Piercey, then Executive Director of The Pro Bono Project.
Read MoreFeeding Justice
We were honored to have Mrs. Leah Chase accept our invitation to serve as Honorary Chair and to herald her lifelong work with the theme of “Hungry for Justice.”
Read MoreThe Ball That Never Was
I was the Chair of the JFAB in 2005 when Katrina hit our city.
Read MoreThanks For The Memories
It's an evening of unforgettable moments with the best of our community.
Read MoreYou Never Forget The First One
I will always remember the year of the first Ball was 1989, mostly because my middle daughter was born a week or so before that date.
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