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	programs upcoming events with williams institute speakers other events 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 judicial training publications reading room press about us support us contact us home			Williams Institute’s Annual Cocktail Reception and VIP Dinner
			in honor of The McDonald/Wright Chair of Law Friday, the 23^rd of February UCLA School of Law Cocktail Reception 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. VIP Dinner 8:00 p.m. Host Committee The McDonald/Wright Chair of Law This year’s cocktail reception will honor philanthropists John McDonald and Robert Right for their gift of over one million dollars to endow The McDonald/Wright Chair of Law. The McDonald/Wright Chair of Law will be held by a member of the faculty of UCLA Law and the Williams Institute who has distinguished himself or herself in, and demonstrated a dedicated commitment to, research related to sexual orientation law and public policy or a field that advances the understanding of sexual orientation law and public policy. The McDonald/Wright Chair of Law is the first academic chair in the country to this field. The Chair will attract new scholars to the Williams Institute and encourage younger faculty members to pursue their academic interests in sexual orientation issues. Its creation will greatly enhance the work and prestige of the Williams Institute, UCLA Law, and the entire field of sexual orientation law and public policy. VIP Dinner Immediately after the cocktail reception, David Bohnett and Tom Gregory will host a VIP dinner at their home in honor of John McDonald and Robert Wright, with other notable guests including the Honorable Boris O. Dittrich, Former Dutch Parliament Member, who sponsored the Netherlands’ legislation extending marriage to LGBT couples; the Honorable Barbara A. Madsen, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court, who wrote the Court’s majority opinion against same-sex marriage, and the Honorable Susan Owens, Justice of the Washington Supreme Court, who joined two of the Court’s dissenting opinions in favor of same-sex marriage. Tickets to the VIP dinner are included with event sponsorships at the $5,000 level or higher. Sponsorship Circles Professors Circle $25,000 Four (4) tickets to the VIP Dinner Twenty-five (25) reception tickets and twenty-five (25) CLE tickets Name recognition on plaque in the Williams Institute Reading Room Name recognition during the event from stage Full-page ad in the event program, with placement on the inside cover or back cover Recognition on all printed event materials Host Committee Membership Scholars Circle $10,000 Two (2) tickets to the VIP Dinner Twenty (05) reception tickets and twenty (20) CLE tickets Name recognition during the event from stage Full-page ad in the event program, with placement on the inside cover or back cover Recognition on all printed event materials Host Committee Membership Fellows Circle $5,000 One (1) ticket to the VIP Dinner Fifteen (15) reception tickets and fifteen (15) CLE tickets Full-page ad in the event program Recognition on all printed event materials Host Committee Membership Associates Circle $2,500 Ten (10) reception tickets and ten (10) CLE tickets Half-page ad in the event program Recognition on all printed event materials Host Committee Membership POLICY Circle $1,000 Ten (10) reception tickets and ten (10) CLE tickets Recognition on all printed event materials Host Committee Membership Friend (Five (5) reception and CLE tickets; recognition on all printed materials) $500 Reception ticket and CLE Credit ($100 non-profit rate per person) $150 Reception ticket (per person) $100 Thank you to our Event Sponsors!