Judges throw pitch for internships

The Illinois Judges Foundation is warming up for “Batter Up for Justice,” its second annual Chicago rooftop fundraiser in support of a summer judicial internship program for qualified law students. The benefit will begin at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Sheffield Baseball Club, 3619 N. Sheffield, across from Wrigley Field. A dinner buffet with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks will precede viewing of the 6:05 p.m. baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants. Sponsored by the Lawyers’ Auxiliary Committee of the Foundation, the collegial outing will help provide full-time, minimum six-week internships and stipends to first- and second-year law students who qualify because of minority status or financial need. The Judges Foundation is a platinum sponsor of the coordinating American Bar Association Judicial Intern Opportunity Program. Participants include state and federal judges throughout Illinois. The “Batter Up for Justice” admission fee of $150 per person includes food and beverages before and during the game. Raffle prizes include a baseball jersey autographed by Ron Santo, a plaque with statistics of Chicago hockey star Jonathan Toews, and a variety of sports-related attire. The philanthropic event is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations may be made by calling (312) 554-2008, or e-mailing ijf@chicagobar.org. Sponsorships at various levels are partly tax-deductible.