About The Event
We are so pleased to share the April 9, 2026 date for the Second Annual Foundation Benefit, back at Mystic Farm & Distillery.
Proceeds from this event will support our Adam Lischer Memorial Scholarship Award as well as local legal-adjacent nonprofits serving the public here in Durham.
It is our pleasure to share the (significantly expanded) dinner menu we have selected, from ECJ Winstons Catering.
Starter Station:
Grains & Salad - VG
Green leafy salad - GF/DF/VG
Seasonal fruit & variety of cheese - GF/VG
Rolls
Proteins:
Rosemary herb roasted chicken
Pulled pork
Sides:
Roasted veggies brushed with olive oil - GF/DF/VG
Quinoa - GF/DF/VG
Hummus - GF/DF/VG
Homemade Gouda baked mac & Cheese - VG
(VG and GF diners will have access to pita bread.)
Desert:
Variety sweet treats
Cake slices - brownies
GF Dessert will be provided.
Tickets
General Attendee tickets are available for $125 before Friday, March 20, after which the general attendee ticket price will be $150. Members of the YLD (no charge, under 35 or in first 5 years of practice) will pay $75 which bumps to $100 on March 20.
Tickets can be purchased on the event page: Benefit Tickets
Sponsorship
Sponsors may make your donation to the Foundation Benefit, a 501(c)3 entity, at any time at the link above or durhambar.net/donate. Donations made now will apply to your chosen sponsorship level or ticket purchases.
Ellis Family Law has claimed the top "marquee" sponsorship at the Diamond level at $5000. Thank you! The sponsor list above is growing -- quickly!
The categories below are open to multiple sponsorships -- last year there were 11 sponsors at the Silver level.
This year's sponsorship levels are as follows:
Please email Bonnie Biggs at info@durhambar.net if you would prefer to cut a check to avoid card processing fees.
About Last Year's Inaugural Foundation Benefit Event
Last spring, the Durham Bar Foundation hosted a fundraising event for our Adam Lischer Memorial Scholarship Award fund and other legal-industry philanthropic endeavors. Co-Chairpersons (and past DCBA presidents) Brandon Robinson and Catherine Pavur led a team which gathered *nineteen* sponsors across firms and individuals, 135 attendees, and a small-but-mighty silent auction.
The Durham Bar Foundation's (First) Annual Benefit raised $22,674.34 for the scholarship fund and community agencies. During the evening, we shared a video message from a few of our scholarship recipients which is also posted below.
2025 Foundation Benefit Photos
Adam Lischer Memorial Scholarship Recipient Video