Sixth Annual

UDC Law 2025 Non-Traditional Gala

Sixth Annual Non-Traditional UDC Law Gala Celebrating Justice, Empowering the Future

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Sponsor The Gala

Join the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law for our premier annual fundraising gala. Together we celebrate champions of justice, honor alumni and leaders advancing equity, and raise essential funds to support scholarships, clinics, and programs preparing the next generation of social justice lawyers.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Location: Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Schedule Highlights:   

  • 6:30 PM – Cocktail Reception
  • 7:15 PM – Dinner & Welcome
  • 7:45 PM – Community Conversations – Honoring Democracy
  • 8:35 PM – Hall of Fame Awards
  • 9:00 PM – Entertainment & Networking

Valet parking available $29 parking

Hall of Fame Honorees

Jonathan Smith '84

Joseph L. Askew, Jr. '98

Lucia Davis-Raiford '78

Sunny Eaton'06

Guardians of Justice

jon bouker Guardians of Justice panelist

Jon S. Bouker

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Marie C. Johns

Derek-Musgrove Guardians of Justice panelist

George Derek Musgrove

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Hon. Brian Schwalb

Maya-Wiley Guardians of Justice panelist

Maya Wiley

Why Sponsor the Gala?

Your sponsorship is an investment in the future of justice. Funds raised directly support:
– Student scholarships
– Clinical legal education
– Bar exam support and preparation
– Summer public interest fellowships
– Equity-centered programming

Sponsors will be recognized as champions for accessible, public interest legal education and will enjoy exclusive access and visibility during this high-profile evening.

Sponsor The Gala
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Sponsors

Bill Robinson and Shelley Broderick

Liz Jones

Marie C. Johns