News Releases
January 23, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY

Press Release

What: John & Abigail Adams Benefit

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sponsor: Boston Bar Foundation

Honoree: Paul Grogan, President and CEO of the Boston Foundation will be presented with 2012 Boston Bar Foundation Public Service Award

Where: The Museum of Fine Arts | Boston

Background: The Boston Bar Foundation, the charitable affiliate of the Boston Bar Association, advances access to justice and supports innovative community outreach programs providing unique opportunities for lawyers to serve our community.

To date the 2012 John & Abigail Adams Benefit has raised some $585,000 and is being co-chaired by Anthony Froio (Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi) and Christopher Kenney (Kenney & Sams).

Proceeds from the 2011 John & Abigail Adams Benefit provided grants to 25 legal aid providers serving these and other critical needs: assistance for victims of domestic violence, veterans and their families, and preventing homelessness.

Credentialing: Members of the press can obtain credentials from Bonnie Sashin, bsashin@bostonbar.org or 617-778-1902.