Legacies in Law Breaking Barriers
Building Access. Creating Opportunity. Leaving a Legacy.
Join Paralegals FTC for an elegant evening celebrating the individuals and organizations breaking barriers within the legal profession and expanding access to justice throughout our communities.
Breaking barriers to justice requires all of us.
Every day, individuals and families face legal challenges without knowing where to turn. Since our founding, Paralegals FTC has remained committed to changing that reality.
Through legal education, community outreach, professional development, technology, and direct assistance, we have helped more than 150,000 individuals navigate legal systems that can often feel overwhelming and inaccessible.
As demand for our programs continues to grow, so does the need for resources that allow us to serve more families, train future legal professionals, and build sustainable programs that strengthen our communities.
Your attendance, sponsorship, and generosity directly support this mission.
Your support creates measurable community impact.
Funds raised through the 2026 Legacies in Law Gala will help Paralegals FTC expand critical programs, remove barriers, and create opportunities for the next generation.
Legal Education
Expand free legal education workshops and accessible self-help resources throughout New York and New Jersey.
Scholarships
Provide educational support and scholarships for aspiring paralegals and future legal professionals.
Legal Technology
Increase access to technology that helps individuals understand, organize, and navigate their legal matters.
Community Access
Continue serving immigrants, veterans, seniors, self-represented litigants, and underserved families.
Emergency Support
Advance initiatives through the Ricardo Batista Foundation to support families facing hardship and unexpected crises.
Workforce Development
Create training, mentorship, and professional pathways for individuals entering and advancing within the legal field.
An evening of inspiration, recognition, and impact.
Celebrate industry trailblazers while enjoying an elegant evening of entertainment, meaningful connection, and community leadership.
Distinguished voices. Powerful stories. Lasting inspiration.
We are honored to welcome respected leaders whose work and service embody the spirit of breaking barriers.
Rafael Bello
Guiding our guests through an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and community impact.
The Honorable Naita A. Semaj
Delivering an inspiring keynote centered on leadership, public service, justice, and breaking barriers for future generations.
Proudly welcoming back Con Edison.
We are honored to once again welcome Con Edison as a sponsor of the Legacies in Law Gala.
Their continued investment in our mission reflects a shared commitment to strengthening communities, expanding educational opportunity, and helping create a more accessible path to justice.
We thank Con Edison for helping make this evening—and our year-round community programs—possible.
Become a 2026 gala sponsor.
Sponsoring Legacies in Law is more than supporting an event. It is an investment in access to justice, professional opportunity, community education, and lasting change.
Sponsorship opportunities may include recognition through event signage, digital promotions, social media, our commemorative journal, email campaigns, and community outreach.
Celebrate an honoree or showcase your organization.
Reserve an advertisement in our commemorative gala journal to recognize a leader, share a special message, or promote your business to our guests and community.
Back Cover
Premium, high-visibility placement.
Inside Cover
Featured placement inside the front or back cover.
Full Page
Maximum space for your message, logo, or tribute.
Half Page
A prominent option for organizations and supporters.
Quarter Page
A meaningful and affordable way to show support.
Business Card
Ideal for local businesses and individual supporters.
Together, we can build a future where justice is accessible to all.
Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship received helps remove another barrier, open another door, and create another opportunity for an individual or family in need.
Individual Tickets: $225 Per Person
