Legal Commentary

Since it's Friday (payday in many places), and therefore time to give charity, I thought I'd alert you to two worthy causes. The first I've already hawked here before: the Tri-for-Gey, a triathalon fundraiser by students, staff and faculty of FSU's College of Law aimed at raising money for ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's disease). FSU's community has been especially responsive to this because our beloved colleague, Steve Gey, was diagnosed with ALS last year. You can read a recent update letter from him here. As some of you remember, my wife, Wendi Adelson, is participating, so feel free to donate through her webpage on behalf of ALS and Steve Gey. (You might also want to check out Wendi's recent op-ed on prostitution and human trafficking in Florida here.) The big event is 8 days away, and the FSU community has helped raise over $50,000. Please help them beat their goal of $60,000.

Second, tonight, Friday March 28th, the Student Hurricane Network is holding a fundraiser to benefit the Gulf Coast.  The Student Hurricane Network is a national network of law students dedicated to helping the people of the Gulf Coast rebuild and improve their lives in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  It's been over 2.5 years since Hurricane's Katrina and Rita and yet there is still plenty to be done in the Gulf Coast.  Time usually heals all wounds but in the case of the Gulf Coast, time has only made people forget.  The Student Hurricane Network has worked tirelessly to raise and maintain awareness.

So if you're in NYC, go tonight to AVE Loft. Details after the jump. Looks fun too.
For more info on SHN, please visit http://studenthurricanenetwork.org/.

What: An open bar Mardi Gras cocktail party extravaganza
When: Friday, March 28 at 8:30 PM (the festivities continue until 1 AM)
Where: AVE Loft, 15 West 28th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY
Who: Anybody who looks good in beads and a mask. Semi-formal attire preferred.
Why: To raise money and awareness for the Student Hurricane Network, a national association dedicated to providing long-term assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Special thanks to Svedka vodka, who graciously offered to sponsor the party and support the Student Hurricane Network.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
$60 if bought on the day of the event (March 28).
Tickets are available by cash, check or PayPal. To purchase a ticket, please email Adam at Katman1385@gmail.com, and tell him how many tickets you wish to purchase and how you would like to pay for them. If Paypal, you will receive an email requesting a credit card or debit card payment, and then follow the instructions given.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with any of the following party planners: Lior Brinn, Carrie Decell, Adam Katz, Michelle Katz, Josh Lerner, Katherine Morin, Adena Mortkowitz, Julian Stein, and Rachel Surwit.
"LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER" (Let the good times roll)

Please feel free to pass this invite along to anyone you think might be interested in supporting this very worthy cause.