Contact: Darren Johnson, Director of Communications
(631) 421-2244, ext. 383, djohnson@tourolaw.edu

March 6, 2006

Touro Law Center Presents 9^th Annual Goods and Services Auction

Proceeds Benefit Student Fellowships to Help

Area’s Most Vulnerable Clients

Huntington, NY – Touro Law Center hosts the 9^th Annual Goods and Services Auction on Wednesday, April 5, starting at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium. Proceeds benefit summer Public Interest Law Fellowships for Touro students who are placed throughout the Metropolitan area, helping some of the area’s most vulnerable clients. Last year’s event raised enough funds for 14 fellowships.

The popular event includes live and silent auctions, desserts, cocktails and lots of fun. Items up for grabs this year include tickets to sporting events and concerts, fine art, wine, vacation and dinner packages and more. Attendees include top judges, lawyers, public officials and future Long Island leaders.

Please contact Allison Flor at 631-421-2244 ext. 355 to RSVP. Auction donations are gladly considered.

Touro Summer Public Interest Law Fellows defend the victims of domestic violence, protect the rights of refugees from violence around the world, help charitable organizations and work with advocacy groups.

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Photo credit: Kathy Stanley.