Lawyers Without Borders events

Hi all,

Here are two opportunities to participate in events with Lawyers without Borders. If you are interested please email Kara.

1. International Law Association's Annual Forum

October 16-18 is the International Law Association's annual forum of panel discussions. The event is free for students. LWOB's panel discussion is Thurs Oct 17 at 6:30 pm. I know that is a "school night" so that might be limiting.

Here is the full info: http://www.ambranch.org/

If people are interested they should touch base with me or Tanya Hills (thills@lwob.org). We have some interns from Uconn so I'm sure carpools can be arranged to Hartford or New Haven.

2. Wine & Cheese Fundraiser, October 23rd 5pm-9pm at the Bond Hotel in Hartford

LWOB has identified two time frames during which they need volunteers:
2pm to 5pm and
5pm to 9pm.
Volunteer who can commit to a 1 hour or 2 hour shift would also be great.

"The principle role of the 2-5pm shift is setting up the banquet hall, the silent auction items, informational material on LWOB and the photographs of our 2008 programs; while the 5:00 - 7 pm or 9 pm (however late they can stay) will help as greeters, a secretary to keep track of all the winners of raffle prizes, and we'll need a good photographer to document the event. At the end of the evening volunteers will help distribute the prizes and clear out the space. All volunteers are invited to participate in the raffle and silent auction.

As there will be alcohol served we would prefer not to have any under 21 volunteers for the 5:00-9pm shifts. This is for insurance purposes and the liquor license of the establishment. We should be able to cover wine and hors d'oeuvre for about 10-15 volunteers max during the event.

All volunteers (afternoon or evening) will be welcomed to Pizza and soda for all their help! (this will be around 4:30 - 5:00pm)."

Please let Kara know if you're interested in helping out with this event.