A CHEER for Homecoming

Austin Bar Foundation Celebrates 19th Annual Gala

The legal community showed enormous support for the 19th Annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala. The event brought scores of attorneys and firms to the Austin Country Club on April 22, 2022. Aptly titled “Homecoming,” it was certainly that, as it was the return to a fully-functioned in-person gala after two years which included virtual presentations due to Covid-19.

Leah Bhimani Buratti, Austin Bar President David Courreges, Karen Kennard, Ashton Cumberbatch, Laura Bellegie Sharp, Kennon Wooten, Colleen Sullivan.

Homecoming, organized by Gala Committee Chair and Austin Bar President-Elect Amanda Arriaga and Co-Chairs Mary-Ellen King and Nadia Bettac, along with Austin Bar Association staff, was originally planned during Stage 5 of the pandemic and underwent several changes as a result. Still, the support of members made the event a success. Sponsorships sold out and donations to the Justice Mack Kidd Fund poured in, much to the appreciation of the committee and Foundation.

2022 Gala Homecoming program.

Gala Committee Co-Chair Mary-Ellen King, Chair and Austin Bar President-Elect Amanda Arriaga, and Co- Chair Nadia Bettac.

Committee members were also happy to see everyone back together marching to the beat of the drum—yes, a real band was on hand to welcome everyone. Members also enjoyed the awards presentation, which included videos chronicling the lives and careers of the distinguished lawyers. Throughout the evening, members relished in fraternizing with their bar colleagues. It was truly a night to remember. The committee thanks everyone for their continued support of the Austin Bar Foundation and its various programs and initiatives. AL

Sean Harvey Band.