Support Your Community
The LIHBA is proud to host an annual scholarship gala in support of law students in the community. With the help of our generous sponsors, we are able to invest in our future and give deserving students the opportunity to continue studying while easing their financial burden.
Galas of the Past
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2026
With Honorees
Public Service Excellence Award:
Eric Gonzalez (District Attorney of Kings County)
Judicial Excellence Award:
Hon. Bianka Perez (Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, First Department)
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2025
With Keynote speaker
Honorable Rolando Acosta (Ret. Presiding Justice of the App. Div. 1st Dep’t.)
and Honorees
Judicial Excellence Award: Hon. Lourdes Ventura (Assoc. Justice of the App. Div. 2nd Dep’t.)
Legacy Leadership Award: Frank Valverde. Esq. (LIHBA Past President); and
Lifetime Contribution Award: Law Office of David Sperling.
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2024
With Keynote Speaker- Honorable Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge for the State of New York’s Unified Court System. Join us 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM on September 26, 2024 at the Crest Hollow Country Club located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY. Individual tickets are $200 each with discounted pricing for judicial members, non-profit attendees, and students.
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2023
With Keynote Speaker- Honorable Hector D. LaSalle (Presiding Justice of the App. Div. 2nd Judicial Dep’t). Join us 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM on September 21, 2023 at the Crest Hollow Country Club located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY. Individual tickets are $200 each with discounted pricing for judicial members, non-profit attendees, and students.