A Conversation with John Grisham and Award Ceremony
a virtual discussion with in-person* award presentation
May 19, 2021
11:30 am – 1:00 pm (CDT)
in-person award presentation and luncheon
The Center for American and International Law
5201 Democracy Drive
Plano, TX 75024
For more information about the event, please contact Vickie Adams or 972.244.3421.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rebecca Trejo or 972.244.3438.
Overview
The Research Fellows of The Center for American and International Law invite you to support CAIL at a special fundraising event, A Conversation with John Grisham and Award Ceremony.
Event begins at 11:30 AM (CDT)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Details for connecting to the event will be sent by May 17.
Host Committee
Ambassador Robert W. Jordan (Ret.)**
Barry C. Barnett David J. Beck * R. Doak Bishop * Talmage Boston * E. Leon Carter * Randall M. Ebner * John C. Eichman * Robin C. Gibbs Bernard G. Johnson, III Dee J. Kelly, Jr. * Harriet E. Miers * Timothy E. Powers * Mark A. Shank Dale Wainwright *
** Event Chair
* Event Co-Chair
Featured Speakers
John Grisham Interviewed by Talmage Boston
New York Times bestselling author and attorney, John Grisham (read full bio) talks with Talmage Boston (read full bio) about wrongful convictions and actual innocence, a focus of CAIL’s programming.
Honorees
Barry F. McNeil (Read Full Bio)
Achievement in the Pursuit of Justice for All
The Hon. Charles N. Brower (Read Full Bio)
Lifetime Achievement
The funds raised will support the important work of CAIL, such as actual innocence and criminal-justice programs, law enforcement anti-bias and diversity education, and other educational initiatives promoting the rule of law.
*seating for the in-person award ceremony and luncheon is limited due to social distancing requirements
Sponsorship Opportunities
Visionary - $25,000 – SOLD
- Ten tickets for the in-person awards ceremony and luncheon
- 30 complimentary registrations for the webinar
- 30 copies of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
- Verbal and visual recognition during the webinar
- Recognition on the event website and in marketing materials
- Recognition in CAIL's annual report
Benefactor - $15,000
- Six tickets for the in-person awards ceremony and luncheon
- 25 complimentary registrants for the webinar
- 25 copies of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
- Verbal and visual recognition during the webinar
- Recognition on the event website and in marketing materials
- Recognition in CAIL's annual report
Patron - $10,000
- Four tickets for the in-person awards ceremony and luncheon
- 20 complimentary registrants for the webinar
- 20 copies of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
- Verbal and visual recognition during the webinar
- Recognition on the event website and in marketing materials
- Recognition in CAIL's annual report
Champion - $5,000
- Two tickets for the in-person awards ceremony and luncheon
- 15 complimentary registrants for the webinar
- 15 copies of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
- Verbal and visual recognition during the webinar
- Recognition on the event website and in marketing materials
- Recognition in CAIL's annual report
Leader - $2,500
- One ticket for the in-person awards ceremony and luncheon
- 10 complimentary registrants for the webinar
- 10 copies of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
- Verbal and visual recognition during the webinar
- Recognition on the event website and in marketing materials
- Recognition in CAIL's annual report
Supporter - $125
- One complimentary registrant for the webinar
- One copy of each book The Guardians and new-release Sooley (autographed)
Other Information
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Visionary
Benefactor
Patron
Champion
Leader
- Barry C. Barnett
- David J. Beck
- R. Doak Bishop
- Randall Ebner
- John C. Eichman
- Ambassador Robert Jordan (Ret.)
- Gregory P. Joseph, Esq.
- Devid Keltner
- Elizabeth Lang-Miers
- David Patrick Long
- Harriet E. Miers
- Mark A. Shank
- Barry J. Sorrels
- Hon. Dale Wainwright / Greenberg Traurig LLP