Events
Every year Lambda Legal hosts award galas, garden parties, intimate dinners and other events. We also hold educational forums, seminars and rallies, sometimes with partner organizations — and our attorneys and public education staff participate in a wide range of conferences and workshops open to the public. Check out the calendar below to find out what's happening in a town near you!
Lambda Legal Pines Brunch
July 11, 2009 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Home of Dan Cochran & Greg Sutphin, Fire Island Pines, NY
Join us for our 31st Anniversary Pines Brunch at the lovely home of Lambda Legal board member Dan Cochran and Greg Sutphin. Enjoy an early afternoon party on the island with Executive Director Kevin Cathcart and fellow Lambda Legal supporters. For more information, please contact Rick Hill at 786-473-6126.
Take the Power: A Life and Estate Planning Symposium
July 16, 2009 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mezza, 2751 Lavista Road, Decatur, GA
Until we have equality for all Americans, LGBT people need to take extra measures in life and estate planning to protect themselves and their loved ones from the potentially devastating effects of a biased system. At this free Life Planning Symposium, an exclusive panel of professionals will place special emphasis on financial and estate planning and the changing legal landscape for members of the LGBT community. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jeff Souva at 312-663-4413, ext. 335.
Long Beach House Party
July 18, 2009 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2121 Maine Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Join Lambda Legal and our Long Beach supporters for a fabulous and engaging house party with hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and an update on Lambda Legal's cutting edge civil rights work in the LGBT community. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Elissa Barratt at 213-382-7600.
Lambda Legal in the Hamptons
July 18, 2009 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Home of Mitch Draizin & Philippe Brugere-Trelat
Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres this summer in the Hamptons. Gracious hosts Mitch Draizin and Philippe Brugere-Trelat will open up their lovely home with a sunset view for an evening with Kevin Cathcart and fellow Lambda Legal supporters. For more information, please contact Kylee Sunderlin at 212-809-8585, ext. 216.
Seattle Garden Party
August 6, 2009 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Home of Susan & Eric Benson, Seattle, WA
Lambda Legal supporters will not want to miss our annual Seattle Garden Party, held in the stunning gardens of Susan and Eric Benson's Montlake home. Join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a brief program highlighting Lambda Legal's groundbreaking work with remarks by plaintiff Janice Langbehn. For more information, please contact Adam Pedersen-Doherty at 212-809-8585, ext. 289.
Into the Woods
August 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Old Shore Vineyards and the home of David Maki & Dannielle Alphonse
Since 1996, friends of Lambda Legal have opened their homes, gardens, beaches and now vineyards as hosts of Into the Woods, bringing together more than 400 attendees for this annual celebration of summer and equality. This year, Old Shore Vineyards in Buchanan, MI provides an incredible venue for this event. Join Lambda Legal on August 15th as we go Into the Vines and experience the romance of a private vineyard with wine tastings, a selection of hearty gourmet food and the company of 400 others, all celebrating a commitment to equality. For more information, please contact Jeff Souva at 312-663-4413, ext. 335.
Lambda Legal in Connecticut
September 13, 2009 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mitchells of Wesport, 670 Post Road East, Wesport, CT
Join us for brunch as we honor the work and achievements of Love Makes A Family and the continued work of Lambda Legal to bring similar rights and protections to the LGBT community and those with HIV across the country. For more information, please contact David Alexander at 212-809-8585, ext.231.
Indiana Benefit Dinner
September 25, 2009 | 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN
Join us in celebrating Lambda Legal's 10th Anniversary Indiana Benefit Dinner. In addition to cocktails and dinner, the evening will feature an awards program honoring citizens and organizations furthering the recognition of civil rights for the LGBT community both locally and statewide. For more information, please contact Jeff Souva at 312-663-4413, ext. 335.
West Coast Liberty Awards
September 29, 2009 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Join us for our annual West Coast Liberty Awards and enjoy a hosted cocktail reception and buffet with Lambda Legal staff, board members and special guests. Held at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, this gala event will honor individuals who continually work to further the civil rights of the LGBT community and people living with HIV. For more information, please contact Abel Martinez at 213-382-7600, ext. 230.
