Let’s address the elephant in the room: when you hear Gavel Gala, you might picture the partners at your firm, seasoned attorneys in their black-tie best and people who can casually bid on a vacation without checking their bank account first.
But Gavel Gala is for you, too.
You don't have to have 30 years of practice under your belt or be ready to drop thousands at an auction to have a great time. You just have to be ready for a fun night out with the Baton Rouge legal community.
Think of it as a Barrister’s Ball reunion, only now you can bring your law school friends, your significant other and anyone else who could use a good excuse to get dressed up and go out. And if you need a few more reasons to join us, we have you covered.
An excuse to get dressed up.
When else do you get to put on the fancy outfit, take some great photos and enjoy a night that feels a little more special than your usual plans? Grab your date, round up your friends and get ready for dinner, cocktails, music and a photobooth.
A ticket price that understands your budget.
We know you're building your career, paying your bills and maybe still making student loan payments. You don't need a partner's paycheck to enjoy Gavel Gala. Discounted tickets for young lawyers make it easier to join the fun, so consider this your sign to treat yourself to a night out.
An auction that could help with your Christmas list.
The silent and live auctions are packed with exciting finds, from signed celebrity and sports memorabilia to jewelry, date-night experiences and affordable trips that would be way more expensive outside of our special auction deal. You might find the perfect gift for your parents, your partner or that friend who is impossible to shop for. And if something catches your eye? There's nothing wrong with a little gift to yourself.
Networking without the awkward small talk.
Building relationships in the legal community matters, but it doesn't always have to happen over a conference table. Gavel Gala gives you a chance to catch up with law school friends, meet attorneys outside your usual circle and get to know the people behind the names you've seen on pleadings and emails.
A chance to give back while having a genuinely good time.
Your ticket also supports the Baton Rouge Bar Foundation and its work advancing legal education and access to justice in our community. It's a chance to celebrate with the legal community while helping support the people and programs that make our profession stronger.
So, no, you don't have to be a partner to belong at Gavel Gala. You don't have to be a big spender or know everyone in the room. You just have to show up and enjoy yourself.
Text the group chat. Invite your date. Call up your law school friends. Gavel Gala is Thursday, November 12, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, and we'd love to see young lawyers there.
Think Barrister's Ball, grown-up edition. The outfits are fancier, the cocktails are better and the auction might just knock out a few Christmas gifts.
See you there?