Art By Attorneys Fundraising Events & Awards Receptions  Individual Contributions

Fundraising by the WLAM Foundation occurs in several ways: art projects, special events, and individual contributions.

Art By Attorneys

Continuing its successful theme of art-based fundraising, the WLAM Foundation in 1999 held a statewide search for art works by attorneys which could be reproduced as prints. Four works were chosen, presenting different styles, and they are available for contributions over $100. All are printed on acid-free paper, suitable for professional framing.

 

The works are:

"Midwife's Hands" by Sharon D. Blackmon 16 x 20
"Come Dance This Holy Land With Me" by Ruthmarie Shea 18 x 24
"Red Angel" by Brian Zubel 18 x 24
"Intertwined Sunflowers" by Lori Zurvalec 18 x 24

 

How to Contribute and Receive a Print

 

Fundraising Events & Awards Receiptions

2007
The WLAM Foundation's Annual Awards Reception took place on March 29, 2007, at the St. John's Conference Center in Plymouth. Rep. Barbara Byurm, herself a prior awardee, made remarks on leadership. Photos. Remarks by Rep. Byrum.

2006
St. John's Conference Center in Plymouth was the venue for the 2006 Awards Receiption of the WLAM Foundation, on March 30, 2006. Photos.

2005
The WLAM Foundation held its 2005 Awards Reception on March 3, 2005, at Ford's Conference and Event Center in Dearborn. The speaker this year was attorney and chef Carole Chiamp. Photos.

2004
The WLAM Foundation held its 2004 Awards Reception on March 18, 2004, at Ford's Conference and Event Center in Dearborn. Prominent speakers included Michgian Supreme Court Justice Marily Kelly and Domino's General Counsel Elisa D. Garcia. Photos. Remarks by Ms. Garcia.

2003
On March 27, 2003, the WLAM Foundation hosted its annual Awards Reception, featuring remarks by Daniel Mulhern, recognition of donors and announcement of the 2003 Outstanding Women Law Students. Photos.

2002
On March 21, 2002, the WLAM Foundation hosted its annual reception at the Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. The Law School generously contributed its new atrium as space for the art exhibition and sale that accompanies the annual program recognizing students and donors. Food and drinks were generously funded by Ford Motor Company and Talarico and Associates, PC. All ten of the WLAMF’s Outstanding Women Law Students attended the event, as did the major contributors to the scholarship fund. Photos

2001
In 2001, the Foundation held its annual student awardee reception on March 30th. Generously hosted by the law firm of Dickinson Wright at its Detroit office. The reception was attended by major donors (members of the Dean's List), student awardees and many other supporters. An exhibition and sale of original art work was featured, including works by attorney Lori Zurvalic, Barbara Wynder and Brian Zubel, and artist Kara Laramie. Photos

2000
In January of 2000, Foundation Board Members Nancy Glen hosted a special art sale at her home, raising money for the Foundation in a lovely and fun event. Photos

In addition, the Foundation continued its theme of “Art for Attorneys” at an art sale on March 2, 2000 hosted by the Detroit law office of Dykema Gossett. With the generous help of the firm and Peggy Costello, co-sponsorship by the WLAM Wayne Region, help of Nancy Glen and participation of three artists (including WLAM member Barbara Wynder), the Foundation raised approximately $1,000 at the March 2nd event. Photos

In May, 2000, the WLAM Foundation both co-sponsored the Women and the Law Conference in Novi, Michigan, and hosted a special reception for its year-2000 Outstanding Women Law Students. Attendees of the Conference enjoyed seminars on a variety of timely women's issues. The evening reception on May 12, 2000 featured remarks by the student-awardees, and recognition of the "Dean's List" donors who attended. Photos

1999
In 1999, on May 15th, the WLAM Foundation presented a luncheon program as part of the WLAM Annual Meeting in Detroit. Each of the 1999 student-awardees attended and was recognized for her accomplishments. The event also served to launch the Attorney/Artist Print Fundraiser, as the prints were unveiled for the first time.

1998
Special events generally take place each spring, and often include an art theme. Special fundraising events are announced in statewide media, as well as the WLAM newsletter, Focus. In March of 1998, a special exhibition of Art by Attorneys took place at Detroit's Del Pryor Gallery, launched by a reception attended by many Detroit lawyers and judges. Attorney-artists participating in the exhibition were: Sharon C. Blackmon, Frederick M. Cross, Kay Hammond, Ann Hildebrandt, Sheri Mohmand, Ruthmarie Shea, Barbara Wynder, Brian Zubel, Lori Zurvalec, and Walter Clements. They were joined by professional artist Donald Calloway. Photo