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.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

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