Volunteer Lawyers Program Presents: 40 Years of Volunteering, Sponsorship Opportunities

The Volunteer Lawyers Program’s 40th anniversary celebration event will take place Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Tampa River Center venue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More than 100 supporters will be present, including top legal professionals and community leaders in Tampa Bay.

40 Years of Volunteering: Our Story. Our Impact. Our Bay Area.

Title Sponsor

SOLD!
Title Sponsor: $5,000

Sponsored by Carlton Fields

Sponsor the entire evening! As the premier title sponsor, you will have the opportunity to briefly speak at the event and talk about your commitment to pro bono and legal aid. The title sponsor will be displayed with their logo/name at the registration table, on the tall top rounds, prominently featured in the event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, our website, and other relevant event materials.

Hors D’oeuvres Sponsor

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Hors D’oeuvres Sponsor: $2,500

Sponsored by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Sponsor our specialty hors d’oeuvres for the evening! Bite sized food and small plates will be served to event attendees. The hors d’oeuvres sponsor will be displayed with their logo/name at the food presentation table, on the tall top rounds, event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, our website, and other relevant event materials.

Venue Sponsor

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Venue Sponsor: $2,000

Sponsored by Trenam Law

Sponsor our venue, Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park! This open indoor and outdoor event space has a beautiful view of the Hillsborough River overlooking downtown Tampa. The venue sponsor will be displayed with their logo/name in event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, our website, and other relevant event materials.

Beverage Sponsor

SOLD!
Beverage Sponsor: $1,500

Sponsored by Akerman LLP

Sponsor our beverages for the evening! Complimentary wine, beer and refreshments will be offered to event attendees. The beverage sponsor will be displayed with their logo/name at the bar, on the tall top rounds, event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, our website, and other relevant event materials.

Media Sponsor

SOLD!
Media Sponsor: $1,000

Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP

Sponsor our media needs for the evening! To ensure a seamless and engaging event, the media sponsor will help provide audio, lighting, slideshow, and video needs. The media sponsor will be displayed with their logo/name in event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, our website, and other relevant event materials.

Friend of Justice Sponsor

Friend of Justice Sponsor: $500
Multiple Sponsorships Available
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Join our friends of justice sponsors to show your commitment to legal aid and pro bono. Friends of justice sponsors will be listed in the event program, event slideshow, social media outlets, and our website.

To become an event sponsor by mail, please make all checks payable to Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Notate in the check's memo line "VLP 40th Anniversary Event". Please mail sponsorship funds to 1302 N. 19th Street, Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33605, Attention to: Paul Leek.

For additional information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Paul Leek at pleek@bals.org or 813-232-1222, ext. 118.

REQUIRED NOTICES:
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (1-800-435-7352) WITHIN FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION # CH1969.AS A CONDITION OF THE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC), BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES MAY NOT EXPEND ANY FUNDS FROM WHATEVER SOURCE FOR ANY ACTIVITY PROHIBITED BY THE LSC ACT OR BY PUBLIC LAW 105-119. BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES DOES NOT UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS AND THEREFORE RECEIVES 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION.

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