Justice For All Ball - That's A Wrap

The 36th Annual Justice For All Ball was an amazing night - all in celebration of our legal community's commitment to pro bono and equal access to justice. Held at the historic Orpheum Theater on Friday, September 20th, JFAB welcomed lawyers and judges throughout our community. From the table décor and hand painted wine glasses to the music and food, the reviews are in. Everyone had a blast!

Attendees loved the Orpheum, danced the night away, and dined on delicious cuisine.  The Patron Party was sold out.  Guests were reluctant to leave and lingered to the very last call! 

On behalf of The Pro Bono Project – our staff and board of directors – we thank all of our supporters. It takes 9 months of planning to make this event a success and we couldn’t do it without their time, talent, and resources. This event is approximately 30% of our annual revenue. A successful JFAB translates to our mission fulfilled – members of the community accessing equal justice.

GOT Groove at the 36th Annual Justice For All Ball

GOT Groove?

Get your groove on at this year’s Justice For All Ball with New Orleans’ own GOT Groove.

Since GOT Groove Band's inception, they have been "different," and they had "it." People walked away feeling as if the band left a lifelong impression and that each experience was personalized, just by the way the entertainers in GOT Groove Band  involved themselves. Similar to the other ultra luxury Artists in Blue Earth, they have taken these factors that you can't teach, and applied an approach that translates to any level event. Their diversity as a unit touches every generation, with the ability to change the perception of even the most overplayed songs.

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Meet This Year's Justice For All Ball Emcee - Sula Kim

We are thrilled to have WDSU's own Sula Kim as this year's Justice For All Ball Emcee. Sula is an Emmy award winning TV anchor/reporter in New Orleans. She anchors the 4, 6 & 10pm news weekdays. Most recently, Sula and her team were honored with the 'Best newscast' award by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters for their coverage of the Seacor Power lift boat accident. The team has also been recognized for their wall-to-wall of Hurricane Ida in 2021 and the Arabi tornado in March of 2022.

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Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair of the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball

Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair Of The Justice For All Ball

The Pro Bono Project is thrilled to host the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball which will be held on Friday, September 22nd at the Orpheum Theater.

We welcome Russ Herman as our honorary chair. Mr. Herman is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country. Mr. Herman, whose firm Herman, Herman & Katz has been an outstanding and consistent supporter of The Pro Bono Project, takes great pride in giving back to the community. According to Mr. Herman, “philanthropy is basically a love of city and culture. It is a selfish act because it brings the giver great joy.”

For thirty-five years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides the much needed funds to allow The Pro Bono Project to fulfill its mission. Local band JT Kanection will entertain audiences with New Orleans favorites. A silent auction will feature donations from businesses throughout the area and include items ranging from restaurant and travel gift certificates to unique adventures and merchandise from local stores.

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Justice For All Ball 2022 - Back and Better Than Ever!

While the 2022 Justice For All Ball (JFAB) is just a memory – you can still have some fun. Check out our gallery of photographs by Red M Gallery. These photos capture the great food, music, and silent auction items featured.

We are grateful to those who supported this event including our honorary chair, Boysie Bollinger, and committee co-chairs, Lacey Rochester and Scott Sternberg. For over a year, our Justice For All Ball Committee worked tirelessly on all the details. Emcee Mark Romig kept attendees engaged and the Merry Antoinettes hit the dance floor.

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We're back! A Message from the Justice For All Ball Chairs

We are honored to serve as the 2022 Chairs of The Pro Bono Project’s 34th Annual Justice For All Ball. As a past supporter of the Justice For All Ball (“JFAB”), you are well aware of the importance of The Pro Bono Project’s (“The Project”) important work in delivering free civil legal services to the underserved in our community.

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33rd Annual Justice For All Ball - Canceled

The Pro Bono Project has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball, previously scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021. This was not an easy decision as our supporters have been looking forward to an in-person event since last fall. However, our Board of Directors and staff know this is the right decision to make given the ongoing public health impact of the pandemic. The safety of our attendees and the community is our priority.

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Boysie Bollinger, Honorary Chair, invites you to attend the 33rd Annual Justice For All Ball

We are thrilled that our 33rd Annual Justice For All Ball will be held on September 17, 2021 at Mardi Gras World's Grand Oaks Mansion. After cancelling last year’s event due to the pandemic, the 2021 Justice For All Ball promises to be a celebration of our community’s resilience. We are honored to have Boysie Bollinger serve as our Honorary Chair this year. We look forward to a gala evening of fine food, spirits, and music.

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Thanksgiving - A Time to Reflect

Thanksgiving is a time to pause and be grateful. The Pro Bono Project is deeply appreciative of all our volunteers, supporters, and funders. Without you, we would be unable to provide legal services and access to justice to the most vulnerable in our community.

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32nd Annual Justice For All Ball is Cancelled

The Pro Bono Project has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020. Our Board of Directors and staff know this is the right decision given the ongoing public health impact of the pandemic. The safety of our staff, volunteers, and attendees is our priority.

For thirty-two years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. It is a celebration of what makes our community strong and unique – our creativity, civic pride, and resilience.

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32nd Annual Justice For All Ball

For thirty-two years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides the much needed funds to allow The Pro Bono Project to fulfill its mission.

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Local Artist Christy Boutte To Unveil "Lady Justice"

The Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce that local artist Christy Boutte will unveil her portrait of “Lady Justice” on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Kendra Scott, 5757 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA.

Each year, The Pro Bono Project commissions an artist to offer his or her creative and original portrayal of Lady Justice. The artwork is featured on the invitation for The Project’s Annual Justice For All Ball and is auctioned off at the gala.   Previous artists commissioned include Sharika Mahdi, Gustave Blache III, Amy Centola, Garland Robinette, and Terrance Osborne.

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5 in 5 ... with Nadège Assalé

In the latest edition of our 5 in 5 series, we spotlight Nadège Assalé.  In addition to serving on The Pro Bono Project’s Board of Directors as Vice Chair, Nadège is this year’s Justice For All Ball Chair. Nadège is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Loyola University College of Law. She concentrates her practice at Bradley, Murchison, Kelly & Shea in the areas of Oil & Gas Law and Energy Law, offshore and onshore, including title examination, the acquisition and disposition of Oil and Gas properties, and general commercial transactions. Nadège’s professional accomplishments match her personal achievements.

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2019 Justice For All Ball: Laissez les bons temps rouler

The good times will roll for The Pro Bono Project’s 31st Annual Justice For All Ball on Friday, September 20, 2019. The Justice For All Ball is The Project’s premier fundraiser where the legal community gathers to support our mission to provide free, quality civil legal services to the under-served members of our community.

In celebration of our 31st year, we are asking you to look to the next 30 years of The Pro Bono Project providing access to justice to the most needy and vulnerable of our neighbors.  The Justice For All Ball is embarking on a new beginning at a new location.  We are thrilled to announce that this year’s event will be held at Mardi Gras World’s Grand Oaks Mansion. Located on the river, the Grand Oaks mansion is an indoor venue that places attendees in the heart of Louisiana.  It features an indoor replica of a mansion – complete with columns, footbridges, oak trees, and a starlit sky. 

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