Law Day, May 1st
Law Day is an annual event, which was originally conceived in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhynes envisioned a special national day to mark our commitment to the rule of law. The following year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the first Law Day. Law Day was made official in 1961 when Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day.The 2012 Law Day theme, "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom," underscores the importance of the courts and their role in ensuring access to justice for all Americans.
“All of us must have and protect our right and our freedom to use courtrooms when we need to. That courtroom must be open to protect families. That courtroom must be open to validate and protect contracts for business. That courtroom must be open to keep the wheels of justice turning. That courtroom must be open to defend our individual rights to prove again and again that we continue to be a free society. All of that takes more money … not less and less money for our courts.”
-- American Bar Association President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III
ANNUAL LAW DAY WEINER ROAST
On Law Day, Tuesday, May 1st 2012, Weiner & Spivey, PLC will be hosting the 12th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast to benefit the Fairfax Law Foundation from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The Law Day Weiner Roast has received awards from both the Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Association. Last year approximately 700 people attended, including judges from Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria the Eastern District and the Court of Appeals; local and state legislators; other civic dignitaries; and folks who love to have fun, while supporting a great cause.
Over the years, the Law Day Weiner Roast has raised more than $150,000 for the Fairfax Law Foundation. The Fairfax Law Foundation provides an array of educational and charitable services that benefit the Northern Virginia community. Programs include Education for area youth about the adverse legal and medical effects of drug and alcohol abuse; Courthouse tours with education about the judicial system for junior high students in Fairfax County; The Pro Bono Program, providing legal services for Fairfax County residents who cannot afford legal services. Additionally, the Fairfax Law Foundation provides Programs for victims of domestic violence; and court tour programs for 8th graders.
Featured highlights are the American Legion Honor Guard presenting colors, musical performances by the 20-piece George Mason University Jazz Ensemble, and performers from the award-winning Boyle School of Irish Dance.
Also featured is an old fashioned shoe shine stand providing professional shoe shines. The Fairfax City Police sends "Mr. Law," a 12-foot inflatable police officer, to “mingle” with the crowd.
The party is outdoors and very casual. It's a Weiner Roast, and that means five varieties of hot dogs and brats. No burgers . . . no chicken . . . just weiners. There is an "ol’ time" feel to the whole event: root beer floats, popcorn, cotton candy, and olde tyme amusements. RSVP to BGarcia@WSattorneys.net
To view pictures from last year's event, click here.
Sponsorships are still available for the 12th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast!
We hope you will join in helping to support this meaningful day filled with great music and food for a worthy cause!
