Foundation of the Monroe County Bar

03/19/2026

Join us for an evening that brings our legal community together and gives back in a meaningful way.

The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar Association invites you to Raise a Glass to Our Community: An Evening Benefiting Your Bar Foundation. Join us for a special fundraiser supporting programs that make a real difference across Rochester and Monroe County.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Flight Wine Bar (262 Exchange Blvd.)

Enjoy great food, drinks, and conversation — while supporting impactful initiatives like the DEAFund, Rochester Teen Court, CASA, Empire Justice Center, the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, and more. Best of all, 20% of all purchases during the evening will directly benefit the Foundation.

This is one of those easy “yes” events—come as you are, bring a colleague or friend, and know that simply showing up helps strengthen access to justice and support vital community programs.

No RSVP needed -- We hope to see you there!

Add to your calendar here: https://mcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=323152&evSubAction=listAll

02/02/2026

The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar is now accepting grant applications through March 31.

Through these grants, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and programs that:
-- Expand access to justice
-- Provide legal education
-- Strengthen and serve our community

Grant information and the application are available here:
🔗 https://mcba.org/?pg=GrantApplication

The Foundation’s ability to give back is made possible by the generosity of our members. If you’re able, please consider supporting this work with a donation: https://mcba.org/?pg=FoundationDonation

Together, we can continue to invest in programs that advance justice and serve those most in need.

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, please consider making an end-of-year donation to the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar here: https://mcba.org/?pg=contributions&cpAction=showDetail&pid=188&cid=239.

A gift to the Monroe County Bar Foundation helps strengthen community access to justice through programs like Rochester Teen Court, DEAFund, Ticket2Ride, CASA, and Willow Domestic Violence Center.

Thank you for your support!

10/27/2025

Thank you, Empire Justice Center! We were happy to celebrate with you!

10/27/2025

Thank you to all who showed up to support the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar at its 14th Annual Jazz for Justice fundraising event this past Friday at The Commissary! A big shout out to our sponsors, planning committee, board of directors, donors, volunteers and musicians - we couldn't have done it without you. Congratulations to Katherine (Katie) Courtney on receiving the 2025 Humanitarian Award! Photos courtesy of Zac Ruetz!

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

10/22/2025

As we get ready for the Foundation's Jazz for Justice this Friday, we want to give a huge thank-you to our Jazz for Justice sponsors! Your support fuels the Foundation’s mission to expand access to justice and strengthen legal services across our community.

Join us this Friday, October 24 for an evening of music in collaboration with the Eastman School of Music, connection, and purpose. There’s still time to register: https://mcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=305343&evSubAction=listMonth&calmonth=202510

10/17/2025

Check out this feature article on the Foundation's Humanitarian Award recipient Katherine Courtney, published by The Daily Record!

Katie's work with Empire Justice Center and her steadfast commitment to advancing access to justice are an inspiration to our entire legal community.

Read the full story here: https://nydailyrecord.com/2025/10/15/katherine-courtney-honored-with-humanitarian-award/.

Join us in celebrating Katie one week from today on October 24 at Jazz for Justice! Register here: https://mcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=305343&evSubAction=listMonth&calmonth=202510

https://nydailyrecord.com/2025/10/15/katherine-courtney-honored-with-humanitarian-award/

Attorney Katherine E. Courtney is this year’s recipient of the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Humanitarian Award.

10/10/2025

We’re just two weeks away from Jazz for Justice — if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!

👉 Register here: https://mcba.org/?pg=JazzForJustice

We’ve got a fantastic lineup of silent auction items, including a Laura Wilder painting, a fun Finger Lakes package, and—of course—a signed Buffalo Bills item. Want to know exactly what that Buffalo Bills item is? You’ll have to come to the event to find out — and BID on it!

See you on Friday, October 24 at The Commissary!

10/03/2025

Jazz for Justice is back! Join the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar on Friday, October 24 for an unforgettable evening of fundraising, food, and live jazz performed by talented students from the Eastman School of Music.

Learn more in this feature by event co-chairs Richard McGuirk and Evan Thompson: https://lnkd.in/gPGZ8xc6

Reserve your spot today: https://mcba.org/?pg=JazzForJustice

Celebrate music. Support justice. Strengthen our community.