2025 Barristers' Ball | Casino Royale
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Sat, November 15, 2025
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2025 Barristers' Ball | Casino Royale

Please join the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association and the H.T. Lockard  Foundation for the 2025 Barristers' Ball. This year's theme is Casino Royale: Always Bet on Black! Our 2025 Barristers' Ball will be a grand evening of glitz, glam, gaming, and GIVING. The Barristers' Ball is our annual keynote fundraiser in support of deserving University of Memphis law students.

♠️ EVENT TIMELINE ♠️

5:15 PM  | VIP Check-In 

5:45 PM  | General Admission Check-In

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

VIP guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and access to the High Rollers Suite during Cocktail Hour.

Bronze Sponsor Table = General Admission Tickets

Silver & Platinum Sponsor Tables = VIP Tickets

Cash & Card Bars will be Available for All Guests

7:05 PM | Program 

Hotel Room Block: We have reserved a limited number of reduced-rate rooms at the Gold Strike Casino's hotel. Please contact the hotel at 662-357-1111 and mention Ben F. Jones or BFJ to reserve your room and receive a special rate for the night of  November 15, 2025. 

 

SUBMIT AD HERE - GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/b1VroDoXb8bTWMbg6

For inquiries, please contact the 2025 Chair, Princess M. Woodard, at pwoodardesq@outlook.com 

 

A.A. LATTING AWARD FOR LEGAL EXCELLENCE 

Purpose:

Presented to a legal professional who exemplifies the highest standards of legal expertise, professional ethics, and service to the legal community

HONOREE:

ATTORNEY CHASITY GRICE

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A.A. LATTING AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE  

Purpose:

Presented to a legal professional who has made significant contributions to their community through volunteerism, advocacy, and public service 

HONOREE:

ATTORNEY CARLISSA SHAW

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RICKY WILKINS YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR 

Purpose:

Presented to an exceptional legal professional under the age of 40 or in practice for less than 10 years 

HONOREE:

ATTORNEY LANI LESTER

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OUTSTANDING COURT SUPPORT

Purpose:

Presented to an outstanding member of our local judicial court support staff, court support includes elected and appointed Clerks, courtroom clerks, judicial secretaries, Clerk office support staff, judicial law clerks, and all other personnel of our various courts across Shelby County 

HONOREES:

BRYANT BAILEY

WENDY OLIVER

DOROTHY DUCKETT

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PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Purpose:

Presented by the President for remarkable contributions to the chapter, the legal profession, and the community

HONOREE:

ATTORNEY KARLYNE KILLEBREW

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Judge D'Army Bailey Scholarship

1L Cleveland Yates

2L Lauryn Carr

3L Alexis Adams

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Judge Andre B. Mathis Barbi Scholarship

Allison Jones

 

Event Offers


$250 DIGITAL AD | Full-Page Ad

SUBMIT AD HERE - GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/b1VroDoXb8bTWMbg6

The 2025 Barristers’ Ball program booklet will be digitally published only in an 8 ½ x 11-page portrait format. All ads should be in high resolution and fully developed in accordance with this size format and must be submitted in acceptable file extensions such as: jpg, pdf, png, etc. The committee will not be able to assist in resizing, nor creating the ad. Individuals, campaigns, non-profits, and businesses are invited to purchase a congratulatory ad for the 2025 Barristers' Ball. The advertisement will be a part of the digital program booklet and will be shared on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on-screen during the ball. The ad should include a congratulatory message to the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association or to one or more of the award recipients, including the A.A. Latting Award(s), President's Award(s), Young Lawyer of Year Award, Outstanding Court Support Award, or Judge D'Army Bailey Scholarship Recipients.  Advertisements including language soliciting a purchase or requesting votes will not be accepted. 

All ads fully developed and ready for production (in the correct size and file extension given above) shall be submitted to Vice President Princess Woodard by email: pwoodardesq@outlook.com and vicepresident@benfjones.org.  

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$175 DIGITAL AD | Half-Page Ad

SUBMIT AD HERE - GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/b1VroDoXb8bTWMbg6

The 2025 Barristers’ Ball program booklet will be digitally published only in an 8 ½ x 5.5-page portrait format. All ads should be in high resolution and fully developed in accordance with this size format and must be submitted in acceptable file extensions such as: jpg, pdf, png, etc. The committee will not be able to assist in resizing, nor creating the ad. Individuals, campaigns, non-profits, and businesses are invited to purchase a congratulatory ad for the 2025 Barristers' Ball. The advertisement will be a part of the digital program booklet and will be shared on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on-screen during the ball. The ad should include a congratulatory message to the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association or to one or more of the award recipients, including the A.A. Latting Award(s), President's Award(s), Young Lawyer of Year Award, Outstanding Court Support Award, or Judge D'Army Bailey Scholarship Recipients.  Advertisements including language soliciting a purchase or requesting votes will not be accepted. 

All ads fully developed and ready for production (in the correct size and file extension given above) shall be submitted to Vice President Princess Woodard by email: pwoodardesq@outlook.com and vicepresident@benfjones.org.  

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HT Lockard Foundation & Ben F. Jones Chapter, NBA Princess Woodard pwoodardesq@outlook.com Memphis, TN http://benfjones.com/ht-lockard-foundation/
Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible