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.
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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
