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February, 26 2005 - Maricopa County Bar Association's 13th Annual Barristers Ball

What: Young Lawyers Division

Where: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

When: February 26, 2005

Time: 6 pm

Beneficiary: The Justice Learning Center and Museum

Committee Members: Jennifer Ratcliff, Chair; Erin McGuinness, Co-Chair; Julie LaFave, Silent Auction Chair; Jeff Kuykendal, Corporate Sponsor Chair; Geoff Cummings, MCBA Liaison; Kay Engler, Westlaw; Jennifer Green; Amanda Lorenz; Paige Martin; Anica Parker; Karin Philips, Beneficiary Representative; Kara Ricupero; Walter Ulrich

Sponsors: PLATINUM PLUS: Thomson/West, Westlaw; PLATINUM: Glennie Reporting Services, Robert Half Legal; GOLD: Harris, Phyllis Hawkins & Associates, Inc, Trans-West; BRONZE: Tempe Schools Credit Union

Auctioneer: Olivia Fierro, News Channel 3

Menu: SALAD: Bouquet of Baby Greens with Fresh Herb Leaves, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts, Pansies and Hibiscus Vinaigrette; MAIN ENTREE: Herb Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with Pacific Prawns, Truffle Chive Potato, Rosemary Grilled Vegetable Saute; DESSERTS: Mini Passion Fruit Brulee, Dark Chocolate Orange Petit Four, Macadamia and Hawaiian Chocolate Torte

Attendance: 350

Special Thanks: Table Hosts: Fennemore Craig; Alvarez & Gilbert; Beer & Toone, PC; Beus Gilbert, PLLC; Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint, PC; Bowman and Brooke, LLP; Bryan Cave, LLP; Gordon Griller; Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC; Paige A. Martin; Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, PC; Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP; Pinnacle West Capital Corp./APS; Quarles & Brady Streich Lang, LLP; Jennifer Ratcliff; Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, PA; Sanders & Parks, PC; Hon. Maria del Mar Verdin/Hon. John Gaylord; Jay Zweig (MCBA President)

Blacktie Photos by: Tina Celle

Holding court at The 2005 Barristers Ball
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Myra Richman How many lawyers does it take to enjoy an evening? All of them. Many interesting and unusual auction items filled the tables at the 13th Annual Barristers Ball, presented by the Maricopa County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Each year the Young Lawyers Division chooses a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving one or more facets of our community as the beneficiary of proceeds generated by the Ball's Silent Auction. This year's choice was The Justice Learning Center and Museum, which exists in a restored cellblock in the Old County Courthouse. This innovative educational project will teach students and the public about the justice system through a captivating multi-media presentation as well as through displays and artifacts. After a tasty dinner, the silent auction tables closed and the live auction began. Auctioneer Olivia Fierro from Channel 3 News found a buyer for the Toyota Corolla LE that was donated by Avondale Toyota. Moda Fina Jewelers donated "Mystery Bags". At $50 per bag, guests had the opportunity to purchase a bag for a better than 1-in-3 chance to win: The Grand Prize---a one-carat diamond valued at $3,000 OR two jewelry boxes, $200 gift certificates (40) and sapphires (10). There is justice after all!