2023 CLF Auction

Douglas Baird, in a tuxedo, stands at a podium with red, pink and white balloons behind him.

The CLF’s 26th annual “VaLAWtine’s” Auction took place on February 9.

Douglas Baird gestures to a participant in the auction.

In keeping with tradition, Professor Douglas “Chez” Baird served as auctioneer.

Students bid on options ranging from a boat cruise on Lake Michigan to cocktail nights with faculty, to skydiving with a professor.

With pink heart glasses, Brynne Follman jumps out of her seat clutching her bid card raised high.

Brynne Follman, ’23, engaged in a friendly bidding war with classmates.

Three women pose with red and pink balloons.

The Law School community enjoyed the festivities of the evening.

Silent auction items were made available, including curated selections of wine, framed photos, Cubs tickets, and the opportunity to pick a costume for Professor William Hubbard to wear to class.

A man stares at his laptop perched in his hands.

Virtual participants could also bid online for silent auction items.

Wearing pink glasses, Thalla Khelghati poses for a selfie while Kristen Kane looks on.

Thalla Khelghati, ’24, and Kristen Kane, ’24, captured the moment on BeReal.

Students on the Wine Mess board volunteered to bartend for the evening.

Six students with plates of food circle around a hightop table.

Members of the community, including LLMs, enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate together.

Yung-Wei Chen, LLM’23, won scotch night with Professor Douglas Baird.

The CLF board sits in a row a table with their laptop screens open.

In total, the Chicago Law Foundation raised over $30,000 for public interest students.

The CLF’s 26th annual “VaLAWtine’s” Auction took place on February 9. In keeping with tradition, Professor Douglas “Chez” Baird served as auctioneer.

Students bid on options ranging from a boat cruise on Lake Michigan to cocktail nights with faculty, to skydiving with a professor. The Law School community enjoyed the festivities of the evening.

Silent auction items were made available, including curated selections of wine, framed photos, Cubs tickets, and the opportunity to pick a costume for Professor William Hubbard to wear to class. Virtual participants could also bid online for silent auction items.

Students on the Wine Mess board volunteered to bartend for the evening. Members of the community, including LLMs, enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate together.

In total, the Chicago Law Foundation raised over $30,000 for public interest students.