VLA Annual Events
VLA celebrates the contributions of Volunteer Attorneys, Pro Bono Coordinators, Law Firms, and Corporate supporters bi-annually at our Summer and Fall Benefits. Our Board of Directors and the entire organization are proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers who donate legal services worth millions of dollars to the New York arts community each year.
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When: Thursday June 14, 2012, 6 - 8pm
Where: TRESPA Design Centre
Join us for VLA's Summer Benefit on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 6 - 8pm, at TRESPA Design Centre, in the heart of SoHo. This exclusive VLA event celebrates the arts, honors our extraordinary volunteer attorneys and will feature fun games, door prizes, great appetizers and refreshing drinks.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet the art & law community of New York, and have fun with us in this design-inspired event.
Presenting VLA’s 2012 S. Jeanne Hall Pro Bono Service Awards to:
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP
TRESPA Design Centre
62 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
To attend purchase tickets here or download and fill out this form
For more information, please contact Joni Todd at jtodd@vlany.org or at 212.319.2910
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VLA Valentine's Party
& Exclusive Trunk Show
Thursday, February 9, 2012
6 - 8pm
One East 53rd Street, Sixth Floor
New York, NY • Map it!
Since “love is in the air” is out of style and overused, we are throwing a party to celebrate how amazing we are, so if you’re feeling amazing too, come join us for fashion, music and drinks!
And if you spare some love, we’ll have a talented group of artists and designers showcasing their work, so you’ll find the perfect gift for your beloved one!
Artists/Designers: Tirana Jewelry, Gabriel J. Shuldiner Jewelry, Michelle Han and more!
Free and open to the public, you don’t even need to RSVP!
VLA Winter Party 2011
Honoring
SculptureCenter
Thursday, December 8, 2011
5:30 - 8:30p.m.
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SculptureCenter
4419 Purves Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
2 Subway stops from Manhattan
E or M to Court Square
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This event features the opening reception of the Art & Law Residency Exhibition, Notice of Public Hearing. More info on the exhibition here.
Become a VLA Member to attend the event, and start enjoying the year-long benefits today!
Membership levels:
* Individual / Artist
* Attorneys / Legal Professionals
* Law Firms and Corporate Supporters
See VLA Membersip Benefits here or download membership form.
Already a member? RSVP to Joni Todd at jtodd@vlany.org
Questions about the event? Please contact Joni Todd at 212.319.2787 ext.16
Directions
Past Events
VLA Trunk Show Fall 2011
When: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 6 - 8pm
Where: Proskauer Rose LLP. Eleven Times Square, New York, NY 10036
This networking event and curated Trunk Show features some of NYC's hottest fashion, accessory and apparel designers. We are happy to announce we have additional space for more designers who want to showcase their work!
Visit the Trunk Show website: http://www.vlany.org/trunkshow.html
If you are a fashion/jewelry/product designer or artist interested in being considered to participate, please apply by email to Elena M. Paul, Esq., at epaul@vlany.org and Luis Nieto Dickens at lndickens@vlany.org with the name of your business, a link to your website if any, and a short description of your business/merchandise. We will then review your application and let you know if you have been accepted as well as sending you additional details. Artists and Designers manage their own sales and there is no charge to participate. If you know someone that would be interested in participating on this event feel free to forward this email.
If you are planning to attend this event, please make sure you RSVP to Luis Nieto Dickens at lndickens@vlany.org.
Fall 2011 Trunk Show Participants:
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Previous Benefits:
2011 Summer Benefit
Thursday, June 16, 2011, 6 to 8pm at 303 Gallery
303 Gallery
547 W 21st Street
New York, NY 10011
Enjoy hors d' oeuvres and cocktails at 303 Gallery, one of New York's premiere contemporary art galleries.
This year's Summer Benefit will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011, 6 to 8pm at 303 Gallery, with live entertainment provided by Bounce Music and Entertainment.
VLA Presented The 2011 S. Jeanne Hall Pro Bono Sevice Awards to:
Barbara Kolsun, Esq.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Proskauer Rose LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
In addition, we awarded two of our great VLA staff members:
Dena Bouchard, Esq., VLA Legal Fellow
Anna Kadyshevich, Esq., VLA Legal Fellow
Live entertainment provided by Bounce Music and Entertainment
Cocktails courtesy of Tito's Vodka.
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VLA's 2009 Fall Benefit was held at Sotheby's and celebrated VLA's 40th Anniversary. VLA presented the Arts Visionary Award 2009 to Peter R. Stern, Esq., VLA's Chairman Emeritus and musician Jimmy Webb.
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VLA's 2008 Fall Benefit was held at The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. VLA presented the Arts Visionary Award 2008 to The Edward T. Cone Foundation. Additionally, VLA celebrated 39 years of service to the New York arts community.
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VLA honored its Outstanding Volunteer Attorneys at our 2008 Summer Event, which was held at the Nicholas Robinson Gallery on Monday, June 23, 2008. This evening presented a great opportunity for our volunteer attorneys and summer associates to experience the multi-faceted cultural life of New York City while supporting a great cause – VLA.
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VLA's 2007 Fall Benefit treated guests to a cocktail party and the opportunity to celebrate at the stunning Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Joan Weill Center for Dance. The evening honored VLA Arts Visionary 2007 Award winner The Reed Foundation.
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VLA's 2007 Summer Benefit highlighted Service to the Arts and Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Winners during a party at the CRG Gallery in Chelsea.
Previous Events:
VLA Trunk Show 2011
When: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6 - 8pm
Where: Shearman & Sterling LLP, 599 Lexington Ave., New York, NY
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts networking event and curated Trunk Show featuring some of NYC's hottest FASHION, ACCESSORY and APPAREL designers
VLA Trunk Show 2011 Designers:
Download the poster here
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