Please join us for the most anticipated event of the year, the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association's (NBA) Barristers' Ball. The Ben F. Jones Chapter Celebrates 58 Years of Legal Excellence!
This year's Barristers' Ball will provide attendees with an opportunity to connect, celebrate the scholarship recipients, and reflect on the organization’s goals—to be engaged, respected, and relevant.
THEME: A Night At The OSCARS
The theme for this year’s Barristers' Ball is "The Oscars," Honoring Outstanding Scholars, Courageous Attorneys & Rising Stars in the Memphis legal community. Past Honorees will host the night: Chairman of the Memphis City Council, JB Smiley Jr., and Past President, Laquita Stokes, Esq.
ATTIRE: Formal
SPONSOR TABLES & VIP TICKETS:
We are immensely grateful to all our sponsors and supporters. To ensure a smooth process for our event coordinators, sponsors will be seated in the preferred order of (1) SPONSOR LEVEL (Platinum > Gold > Silver > Bronze) and (2) Order of Purchase. There is no guarantee that NON-VIP tickets and tables will be available! All sponsor tables seat 10 guests. Individual ticket holders will also be seated in order of purchase! To confirm a sponsor table, please purchase your table online, contact us to arrange pick-up, or mail your check.
EARLY BIRD VIP DISCOUNTED TICKETS will go on sale October 11, 2024 - October 20, 2024.
REGULAR TICKETS, if available, will go on sale October 21, 2024 - November 8, 2024.
Limited seating is available for this event! Please DO NOT wait until the last minute to make your purchase, as you will want to be in the room where it happens! All changes to ticket names can be made by the purchaser or table representative via your confirmation page or electronic receipt at any time.
PURPOSE: FUNDRAISER
The Barristers' Ball is the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association's annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the Ball support diversity scholarships at The University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, as well as other Ben F. Jones Chapter initiatives. At checkout, ticket purchasers may add an additional donation to support the Judge D'Army Bailey Scholarship Fund.
AWARDS & HONOREES:
The 2024 recipients of the Judge D’Army Bailey Scholarship will be announced after they are selected. All scholarship recipients are diverse students attending the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
The Chapter will also present our most prestigious awards: the A.A. Latting Award for Community Service, the A.A. Latting Award for Legal Excellence, and the President’s Award(s). The Chapter names its annually awarded honors after Mr. Arvis “A.A.” Latting, Sr., one of the few practicing Black lawyers in Memphis in the early 1940s. Latting was also a professor at LeMoyne Owen College, where he mentored the “Founding Five” members of the Memphis Chapter of the National Bar Association, including Ben F. Jones. It is a testament to Latting’s memory that our Chapter honors members who have exhibited the same scholarship and generosity of his spirit. The President's Award recipients are chosen by the Chapter's President and given to a member of our local legal community who has shown dedication to the Chapter, made a positive impact in the community, furthered the mission of the Chapter, excelled in legal work, or volunteered with the Chapter.
The President's Award recipient is an attorney/judge who inspires and sets an example for all members of the organization.
This year, we are excited to announce a new addition of the Ricky Wilkins Young Lawyer of the Year Award
The Young Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional attorney who is under the age of 40 or has less than 10 years of legal practice. This award celebrates a young lawyer’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession, dedication to professional excellence, and commitment to service within their community or the broader legal field.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & DONATIONS:
We invite you to join us as a sponsor for this signature event. We anticipate having hundreds of attendees, including Chapter members, state and local government leaders, other professional associations, and members of the community. All proceeds are tax-deductible through the Chapter’s nonprofit entity, the HT Lockard Foundation.
SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS:
- To support this event and fundraiser, please submit your donation online (preferred method). You may also secure a table for the event online.
NOTE: You can uncheck the service fee box and change the transaction fee in that area.
- Submit your payment via CashApp to $HTLockardFoundation.
- You may also send a check made payable to the HT Lockard Foundation, mailed to:
The HT Lockard Foundation
Attn: Laquita Stokes, Esq. (Treasurer)
5050 Poplar Ave., Suite 1520, Memphis, Tennessee 38157
For an invoice, please email:
treasurer@htlockardfoundation.com and president@benfjones.org
(Subject Line: 2024 Barristers' Ball Sponsorship)
All donations are tax-deductible.
DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK ADS:
Ad prices are available and can be purchased on the EVENT OFFERS page. Ads should be submitted using the Google Form HERE.
PARKING:
Complimentary parking is available for guests in the main parking lot adjacent to the Hilton Memphis. Guests may enter the main entrance of the Hilton Memphis to access the venue and check-in.
COVID-19:
The health and safety of our Barristers' Ball supporters is of utmost importance. Therefore, the Chapter follows CDC guidelines as well as applicable local and state regulations related to COVID-19. We do ask that if you are not feeling well or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, please refrain from attending the event in person.
QUESTIONS:
General inquiries regarding this event can be directed to president@benfjones.org and vicepresident@benfjones.org. Inquiries regarding sponsorship invoices and payments should be directed to treasurer@htlockardfoundation.com.
For an Invoice, please email: treasurer@htlockardfoundation.com
Include Sponsor/Business Contact Name
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Subject: Request for Barristers' Ball Invoice
Note: Please include the sponsorship level or donation amount.
