West Palm Beach, FL (April 9, 2025) – The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (LASPBC) celebrated the launch of its 2025 “Legal Aid In Bloom” Gala with friends and supporters at the Palm Beach Yacht Club on March 9, 2025.
Bob Bertisch, Executive Director of LASPBC, welcomed attendees and acknowledged the generous contributions of gala sponsors and underwriters. “In these challenging times, the support of our friends and donors is more critical than ever,” stated Bertisch. “We are deeply appreciative of the leadership shown by retired Justice Barbara Pariente and the partners of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, whose significant financial investments have been instrumental in this event.”
Bertisch also extended gratitude to event co-chairs Jeff and Amy Devore and Michelle and Judge Scott Suskauer for their long-standing dedication. Bob Shalhoub, Esq., was recognized as the recipient of the Suzanne and John Foley Serving Justice Award. McDonald Hopkins, represented by Josh Benrubi, Esq., Alan Burger, Esq., and Managing Partner Peter Barnhardt, Esq., were present and acknowledged for receiving the And Justice for All Award. Danielle H. Moore, unable to attend the launch, will be honored with the Harreen Bertisch Children’s Advocacy Award.
“We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support from our community,” said Bertisch. “A special thank you to GL Homes for hosting the launch party and for their continued commitment to our Guardianship programs.”
“Legal Aid In Bloom” Gala Details
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s “Legal Aid In Bloom” Gala presented by Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart and Shipley will take place on May 10, 2025, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The event will honor individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing access to justice. The Gala is the major fund-raising event for the Legal Aid Society and proceeds from the event go to support Palm Beach County’s must vulnerable residents who seek access to justice.
Tickets are available for purchase online at https://legalaidpbc.org/.
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About the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc., founded in 1949, is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free legal services to the disadvantaged children, families, and individuals of Palm Beach County.