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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.
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!
Thank you to additional early sponsors, Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC and Jill E. Burton & Associates, P.L.L.C., along with early donor retired Judge Nancy Gordon (District Court, 2006-2014).
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