On March 23rd, Lawyers for the Arts, now in its 11th year, took place at The Stage in Williamsville, NY. The event was an exceptional blend of legal expertise and artistic expression, where local legal professionals showcased their musical talents. Amid the anticipation, popular legal bands like “The Spin Wires” and “The Bench and Bar Band” performed.
However, the aim of the event was not merely entertainment, but to support a meaningful cause. The attendees rallied for ASI’s Give for Greatness fund, a significant initiative for small and micro nonprofits in Western New York. The funds raised, totaling over $42,000 will be used to assist arts and culture organizations across Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties, thereby enhancing growth, innovation, and community engagement.
ASI Executive Director Jen Swan Kilpatrick expressed the program’s intentions, stating, “The goal of these funds is to empower the 79% of our area nonprofits which are considered micro or small organizations. This offers them the means to boost their internal capabilities and efficiency.”
The 11th annual Lawyers for the Arts was presented by Harter Secrest Emery LLP, Hodgson Russ, and Northwest Bank. Sponsors include; Brown Chirari LLP, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, Lippes Mathias, National Fuel, Woods Oviatt Gilman, Jensen, Marks, Langer Vance LLC Lumsden McCormick, Brisbane Consulting Group, Bennet Schechter Arcuri Will LLP Counsel Press Dandelion’s Restaurant, Gross Shuman, Hagelin Spencer LLC Lawley, LeRoi C. Johnson Esq., Rupp Pfalzgraff LCC, Walsh, Ro berts, Grace LLC, Aaron Walkow, Amber Poulos, Andrew Mark, Anonymous, Anthony Chabala, Brendan Denz, Chester J. Gary, Christopher Belling, Christopher Pannozzo, David Reitz, Dennis Bischof, Eric Glynn, Hugh Carlin, Jack Freedenberg, Jeff Whiting, James G ardner, James Peterson, Jim Sasone, Joanna Dickinson, Joe Matteliano, Joe Nicastro, Joe Turner, John D’Aquino, Kate Lavin, Ken Friedman, Leslie Greenbaum, Loran Bommer, Marty Zuffranieri, Mary Ognibene, Matt Powers, Michael Gossel, Racheal Irizarry Sauer, Theresa Quinn, Vince Parlato, and Wesley Brown.
Explore the 2024 photo gallery and immerse yourself in the essence of the event here.
