Home » Light the Spark Celebration
Thursday, October 12, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Kirkland & Ellis
300 N La Salle
This celebration is an opportunity to learn about JTB’s work, mingle with JTB staff, board, volunteers and supporters, and have fun while raising money for the organization. Join us in celebrating over 30 years of lighting the spark in the next generation of diverse lawyers and leaders!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Registration & Networking Hour 5:00 PM
Program 6:00 PM
Award Presentation 6:30 PM
Closing Reception 6:45 PM
SPONSOR
With multiple sponsorship opportunities, you can select from various levels of engagement, recognition and access to our wonderful programs and of course, the evening of the celebration.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
DIAMOND $25,000
- 12 guest tickets to Light the Spark
- Prominent name and logo placement on all event marketing collateral
- Recognition in JTB e-newsletter
- Recognition in JTB Annual Report
- Volunteer opportunities for JTB programs
- Recognition on JTB social media
- Recognition from the stage
GOLD $15,000
- 10 guest tickets to Light the Spark
- Prominent name and logo placement on all event marketing collateral
- Recognition in JTB e-newsletter
- Recognition in JTB Annual Report
- Volunteer opportunities for JTB programs
- Recognition on JTB social media
- Recognition from the stage
SILVER $10,000
- 8 guest tickets to Light the Spark
- Name and logo placement on all event marketing collateral
- Recognition in JTB e-newsletter
- Recognition in JTB Annual Report
- Volunteer opportunities for JTB programs
- Recognition on JTB social media
- Recognition from the stage
BRONZE $7,500
- 6 guest tickets to Light the Spark
- Name and logo placement on all event marketing collateral
- Recognition in JTB Annual Report
- Volunteer opportunities for JTB programs
- Recognition on JTB social media
- Recognition from the stage
BEACON $5,000
- 4 guest tickets to Light the Spark
- Name placement on all event marketing collateral
- Recognition in JTB Annual Report
- Volunteer opportunities for JTB programs
- Recognition on JTB social media
- Recognition from the stage
DONATE
There are many ways to support JTB's mission to offer free educational pipeline programming for every student. Your contributions allow us to make a measurable impact in the legal field, now and in the future.
Social Justice Leader Award
Judge Gonzalo Curiel
Judge Gonzalo Curiel is this year's Social Justice Leader Award recipient because he exemplifies a commitment to social justice in his work, within the legal profession, and in his service to others. Judge Curiel has been instrumental in bringing JTB programming to San Diego and we're grateful for his many years of service to JTB.
Diversity Partnership Award
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP is this year's Diversity Partnership Award recipient because they embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization and the legal community. RSHC has proudly housed and supported JTB over the years and we are thrilled to recognize their work.
5 UNDER 40 LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Shanelle Henry
Senior Corporate Counsel
Microsoft
Nominated by their peers, the recipients of this award have demonstrated a personal and professional commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field. We invite you to join us in recognizing their achievements.
Carlos Marin
Associate
Locke Lord LLP
DaWanna McCray
Senior Litigation Associate
Winston & Strawn
Danielle O'Neal
Associate
Kirkland & Ellis
Daryl Smith
Senior Staff Attorney
Chapter 13 Case Trustee
STEERING COMMITTEE
Clarissa Galaviz
Marie Gilliam
Brandi Howard
Beatrice James-Moore
Wesley Morrissette
Kiana Outen
Donna Welch
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
BEACON SPONSORS
Mark Filip
Beatrice James-Moore
David M. Moore
Nicole Washington
The Welch Family
FLARE SPONSORS
Exelon
Latham & Watkins LLP
Microsoft
The Round Table Group
The Suber Family
HOST SPONSOR