Save the Date: Second Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to Benefit UT Law Summer Public Interest Fellowships

Are you interested in learning about wine and sampling carefully paired appetizers from Diva Restaurant? How about bidding on many unique items at a one-of-a-kind silent auction? Make plans now to join fellow UT Law alumni and members of the Toledo legal community for the Second Annual Public Interest Law Association (PILA) Wine Tasting and Silent Auction in February.

Thursday, February 7, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Secor Gallery, Downtown Toledo
425 Jefferson Ave , Toledo, OH 43604
$35/person
$200/block of 6 tickets
RSVP to: 419-530-4996 or jessica.mehl@utoledo.edu

This event promises to be a great way to network, meet friends, and enjoy an evening with the Toledo Law community. All proceeds from the event will be used to provide fellowships to law students who would like to dedicate their summers to working in a public interest position.

Stacy Adkins, Fellowship Recipient (2007)

The PILA fellowship funding allowed me to continue my work with CASA and represent two infants in abuse/neglect cases. I was also able to spend a significant amount of time in Juvenile Court where I gained valuable experience and networking opportunities .

Jennifer Sandusky, Fellowship Recipient (2007)

 I used my PILA Fellowship to help fund my internship with the Clark County Public Defender's Office in Las Vegas , Nevada.  My favorite experience was meeting other interns from across the country who shared my interests in Criminal and Public Interest Law.  Spending the summer in Las Vegas also provided an invaluable opportunity to network with the legal community and familiarize myself with the local statutes.

Thomas Driscoll (far left), Fellowship Recipient (2007)

My work at Midwest Environmental Advocates included assisting in preparation for direct impact litigation and advocating policy change through public outreach and preparing testimony for the Wisconsin state legislature.  I value my experience with MEA most for the understanding I have gained of the essential role of pro bono legal organizations play in the pursuit of sustainability and environmental justice.  

Last year this event was a great success, but we need your help to fund even more law students who would like to dedicate their summers and possibly their careers to the public interest. An invitation to alumni and area firms with further details will be sent in early December. All are invited to attend.  

To RSVP: If you would like to RSVP for this event, or are interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction, please contact Jessica Mehl, Public Service Coordinator, at 419.530.4996.

Thank you for your support of public interest at The University of Toledo College of Law.

2008 Silent Auction Items:

Entertainment:

Cleveland Browns Gift Pack- Signed Photo of Ted Washington, drawstring bag, auto shade etc. (estimated value: ?)

Cleveland Cavaliers—Cavs t-shirt signed by Drew Gooden (estimated value: ?)

Detroit Lions—drawstring bag signed by Nick Harris (estimated value: ?)

Toledo Symphony- 2 Tickets (estimated value: $80)

Miller Boat Line (Put-In-Bay)- 2 Round Trip Passes (estimated value: $24)

Toledo Art Museum- Certificate for playing cards, print & book-2 (estimated value: $45)  

Health/Wellness:

Beauty Bar- Limoncello Manicure (estimated value: $25)

Ahava Spa & Wellness Center- One Hour Massage (estimated value: $60)
Ahava Spa & Wellness Center- Vichy Shower (estimated value: $45)

One Month Family Membership to Wildwood Athletic Club (estimated value: ?)

Dining:

J. Alexander’s- $50 Gift Certificate (estimated value: $50)

Art:

Turquoise earrings by Carla Willis (estimated value: $50)

Sterling and Glass Gemstone necklace by Carla Willis (estimated value: $65)

Kyanite Labradorite Azure necklace by Carla Willis (estimated value: $75)

Chakeday Carnelun Swarovski necklace by Carla Willis (estimated value: $85)

Shield & Swords

Homemade cross-stitch
(note: donor will make into a pillow or mount depending on buyer’s preference)

Signed, Matted, Numbered print by Chicago artist Josh Moulton (www.joshmoulton.com)

"The Match" - Josh Moulton

Homemade Quilt (Scrap-pieced) by Denay Knope


Handmade Knit Purse by Jane George

Wine:

Breitenbach Ohio-made wine- 2 bottles (estimated value: $30)

Wine-Tasting Party Set by Libbey Glass (estimated value: $30)

Other:

Anderson’s Gift Card (estimated value: $15)
BP Gas Card donated by BGSU Student Legal Services (estimated value: $25)
Evening of Baby-sitting by Denay Knope - Limited to a Friday or Saturday; 5 day notice required (estimated value: $40)
Evening of Baby-sitting by Angela Kwallek - Limited to a Friday or Saturday; 5 day notice required (estimated value: $40)
Evening of Baby-sitting by CeCe Lamoreau - Limited to a Friday or Saturday; 5 day notice required (estimated value: $40)

* Please check back often…items will be added on a weekly basis.