20th Anniversary BLSPI Charity Auction Donations



LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

***    The Dean & The Queen
Dinner with Dean Wexler at Queen Restaurant for up to 4 students.  Here's your chance to tell the Dean what it's like to be a student at BLS! 
Courtesy of Dean Wexler

2.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (1/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

3.    Watch the Knicks Beat the Wizards!
Two tickets to the Knicks v. Wizards game on Monday April 12, 2010. Seats are located in Section 88, Row F (Club Section of MSG). The lucky winner will enter through the club entrance and have food and beverage service.
Courtesy of alumni Alan W. Altman ('70) and Peter Altman ('05)

4.    Man's Best Friend & Co.
BLS Alum and Adjunct Professor Roger J. Griesmeyer invites a lucky student and 3 friends for a BBQ cookout on his Smith Street roofdeck overlooking Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Dinner will be followed by cocktails at Mr. Griesmeyer's favorite Smith Street dog-friendly bar along with his dog, Riley, and three other BLS alums working in various areas of practice.
Courtesy of alumnus Roger J. Griesmeyer ('04)

5.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (2/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!
(Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).
Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

6.    Batter Up
Four tickets (section 234, row 13; left field, home run territory) to a Yankees v. Tampa Bay Rays game on Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:05 pm.

Courtesy of alumni Hon. Ramon Reyes & Mrs. Jane Landry-Reyes

7.    Climb on!
Professors Bambauer and Cheng will chalk up and take four (4) students for a night of indoor rock climbing at Brooklyn's latest destination, Brooklyn Boulders.
Courtesy of Professor Bambauer and Professor Cheng

8.    Let’s Get It On … at Nicolena’s Bed and Breakfast
Law school cramping on your romance?  Reclaim your status with one night’s stay at a luxury Bed and Breakfast set in Manhattan’s charming Tribeca neighborhood.
Courtesy of Ms. Omansky

9.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (3/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

10.    Pump You Up
New Year's resolutions not working out so well?  No matter!  This set of five (5) complementary, 45-minute personalized training sessions is your chance to get fit and do it right!  Summer is right around the corner - you know you want to look your best.
Courtesy of Fitness Together

11.    Civilly Proceed to Dinner…
Four (4) students will have the opportunity to dine with Prof. Elizabeth Schneider in the West Village!
Courtesy of Professor Schneider

12.    Judge for a Day (sort of)
U.S. Magistrate Judge for the E.D.N.Y. will take up to two (2) students for a tour of the Eastern District courthouse and then to lunch at a Chinese restaurant in the heights.
Courtesy of Judge Robert M. Levy

13.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (4/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

14.    No Strings Attached…
Take the Q (or the F train) to see Avenue Q on April 14th at 8:00 p.m. with these two Center Orchestra, Row B tickets.
Courtesy of Joe Roy ('10) and Michael Dailey ('09)

15.    Brooklyn by Bike
Prof. Bernstein and Prof. Caplow will take up to four (4) students on a bicycle trip to Coney Island with picnic lunch or a Nathan's gorge.  Cotton candy, skeeball and bumper cars optional.
Courtesy of Professor Bernestein and Professor Stacy Caplow

16.    A Caribbean Feast and Networking to Boot!
Up to eight (8) lucky students can join Camille Chin-Kee-Fatt and a host of attorneys from different areas of law for dinner at her house in the historic Queens neighborhood of Addisleigh Park, St. Albans.
Courtesy of Camille Chin-Kee-Fatt and Career Services

17.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (5/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor  

18.    Kindly Kare for this Kindle
Get all of your reading done on the train with this Amazon Kindle.  Law school textbooks not included, but carrying case is!
Courtesy of BLS Library Staff (Kathy Darvil, Linda Holmes, Maria Okonska, Karen Schneiderman, Vicki Szymczak, and Hainan Yu)

19.    Take me out to the Ball Game
Two (2) tickets to the Mets game on April 9 vs. the Nationals. Promenade Club Section 412, Row 2 with access to the glamorous Caesar and Acela Clubs.
Courtesy of alumna Debby Riegel

20.    Diva for a Day
Prof. Kaplan and Prof. Godsoe will treat up to three (3) students to manicures and drinks. Both men and women are welcome, of course (but men can't just go for the drinks).
Courtesy of Professor Kaplan and Professor Godsoe

21.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (6/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

22.    A Hockey Fans Dream
Lunch with Prof. Gerber & NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman for up to four (4) people (students, alumni & their family members are eligible).
Courtesy of Professor Gerber and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman

23.    Hiking and Ben & Gerry's-
the perfect combo! Spend a day hiking in Central Vermont with Phyllis Rubenstein (class of 1982).  Phyllis will lead you and your group of up to four people to the peak of your choice -- such as Mt. Mansfield, Camel's Hump, Hunger Mountain.  She will also provide you with suggestions for lodging, dining, other outdoor activities and entertainment (like the Ben and Jerry's Factory!). Phyllis has lived in Vermont for over 20 years and has hiked the Long Trail in Vermont and almost one-half of the Appalachian Trail.
Courtesy of alumna Phyllis Rubenstein

24.    Go to the heights of Constitutional Law!
Lunch for four (4) students at the Heights Café with Prof. Gora.
Courtesy of Professor Gora

25.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (7/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

26.    Knicks in Style
See the Knick's newest star Tracy McGrady take on the Wizards.  2 box seats to the Knicks v. Wizards game on Monday, April 12, 2010. Seats 7 & 8 located in Section 21, Row 0 (Club Section of MSG). The ticketholder will be entitled to enter through the Club Entrance, utilize the two restaurants that are available on the Club level and will have food and beverage service at the seats. Tickets have a face value of $220 each.
Courtesy of DLA Piper LLP

27.    Hot Hot Heat
Take advantage of this great opportunity to bid on a sleek 2005 Verucci scooter to get you to class on time or transport you around the city! automatic, low miles, VIN # LFEPCA 18847003136 (Estimated value $1500)
Courtesy of alumnus Ron Green

bike 2

28.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (8/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

29.    You need a Staycation
Spend two (2) über-luxurious nights at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue. ($1,000 value)
Courtesy of Loews Regency Hotel

30.    Los Tres Geraldos
For the inside scoop on the Tiger Woods Defense and a chance to hang with Geraldo Rivera, two (2) students are invited to join the Three Geraldos for dinner at Professor Shargel's apartment!
Courtesy of Professor Shargel (’69), Geraldo Rivera (’69) & Gerald Lefcourt (’67)

31.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (9/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

32.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (10/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

33.    Asian Fusion is no Illusion
Prof. Kuklin and Prof. Murumba will provide dinner for four (4) students at Spice Market.  On the menu: Red curried duck, crab dumplings, and mussels steamed with lemongrass thai basil, dried chili and coconut juice.  
Courtesy of Professor Kuklin and Professor Murumba

34.    A Deliciously Classy Dining Experience

Enjoy a $250 Gift Certificate to Saul Restaurant. This restaurant has a Zagat rating of 27 for food, 19 for décor, and 24 for service. Amazing food in a sophisticated atmosphere!
Courtesy of Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

35.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (11/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

                barbri sponsor

36.    Flex Those Golden Pipes
Need a plan B to the legal profession? A night at Duet Karaoke on 35th Street for up to four (4) people with Professors Herman and Effron may be your answer!
Courtesy of Professor Susan Herman and Professor Robin Effron

37.    Chorus, Cake and Cosmos
Two (2) tickets to Prof. Effron's chorus concert at Carnegie Hall, followed by dessert and drinks.
Courtesy of Professor Robin Effron

38.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (12/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

39.    Matchpoint
Double your pleasure, double your tennis with Prof. Fanto ("Topspin Jim") & Prof. Caplow ("Ladylobber") at this doubles match followed by dinner. They'll pay, win or lose.
Courtesy of Professor James Fanto and Professor Stacy Caplow

40.    Reigning Champs!
Four tickets (section 234, row 13; left field, home run territory) to a Yankees v. Toronto Blue Jays game on Aug. 2nd at 7:05 pm
Courtesy of alumni Hon. Ramon Reyes & Mrs. Jane Landry-Reyes
   

41.    Man's Best Friend & Co.
BLS Alum and Adjunct Professor Roger J. Griesmeyer invites a lucky student and 3 friends for a BBQ cookout on his Smith Street roofdeck overlooking Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Dinner will be followed by cocktails at Mr. Griesmeyer's favorite Smith Street dog-friendly bar along with his dog, Riley, and three other BLS alums working in various areas of practice.
Courtesy of alumnus Roger J. Griesmeyer ('04)

42.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (13/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

43.    Araiza the Roof!
Prof. Araiza and his partner will take up to three (3) students to dinner at his favorite restaurant.
Courtesy of Professor Araiza

44.    Vive Vino!
Dean Solan and Professor Tebbe will host a wine tasting event for four (4) students (munchies included!) at Dean Solan’s home in nearby New Jersey.

Courtesy of Dean Solan and Professor Tebbe

45.    Country Grammar
Up to six (6) students can take a trip to Wyncote (not Erie), PA, and enjoy a relaxing weekend at Prof. Fullerton's home in the country. No references to Civ Pro (we promise). Breakfast included.
Courtesy of Professor Maryellen Fullerton

46.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (14/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

47.    Fun in the Sun
An afternoon of sailing and drinks with Peter Beardsley ('06) member of the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame at Larchmont Yacht Club in Western Long Island Sound for you and two friends.  Don't miss out!

Courtesy of alumnus Peter Beardsley ('06)

48.    Join the Stroller Brigade
An afternoon for four students with Professors Bloom and Tebbe, along with their shortest family members, at the Natural History Museum, followed by a visit to the Shake Shack across the street.
Courtesy of Professor Bloom and Professor Tebbe

49.    District Invasion
Chief Judge Andrew Effron (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces) will take two students to lunch at a restaurant in Washington D.C. as well as on a tour of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the surrounding Judiciary Square area.
Courtesy of alumnus Chief Judge Andrew Effron

50.    Nothing says Classy Like a Super-Classy Cartier Pen
Cartier "Stylo Plume Calligraphique" (i.e. calligraphy pen); Black lacquer band and platinum finish; 1.5mm calligraphic nib in 18k solid white gold. Comes in a velvet lined, red case with gold-leaf embellishment and gold clasps. Also comes with a glass display stand and 2 ink cartridges (though it can be used with an inkwell using an inkwell converter, which it comes with). LIMITED EDITION, No. 1440 out of only 2000 produced.
Courtesy of alumnus Robert J. Anderson ('05)

51.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (15/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

52.    Get the Inside Scoop on Life at a Big Firm…
Four (4) lucky students will join BLS alums from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for an evening of potables and edibles. The evening begins with cocktails at the firm's New York office overlooking Times Square, followed by dinner at Bond 45 restaurant, on an evening to be mutually agreed-upon.
Courtesy of alumnae/i from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

53.    Goho to Noho and Soho
Don't know the difference between Soho and Noho?  Let Prof. Allan explain it over dinner for up to two (2) students at his favorite restaurant and a tour of the area.
Courtesy of Professor Richard Allan

54.    On the Road
This sleek black 1999 Model WC Whizzer Motorbike is perfect for a weekend adventure! VIN # RHAWMC18XXP004141 (Estimated value $1200-$1500)
Courtesy of alumnus Ron Green        

bike

55.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (16/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

56.    Seeing Pinstripes
Four (4) tickets (section 234, row 13; left field, home run territory) to a Yankees v. Baltimore Orioles game on September 7th at 7:05 pm.
Courtesy of alumni Hon. Ramon Reyes & Mrs. Jane Landry-Reyes

57.    Top Chef
Prof. Kaplan & Prof. Smulian will cook dinner for up to four (4) students at Prof. Smulian's house in Brooklyn with their families. (Prof. Kaplan's husband is a chef!)
Courtesy of Professor Kaplan and Professor Smulian

58.    To the Chopper!
A helicopter ride for two (2) over lower Manhattan will be all yours if the bid is right!
Courtesy of LexisNexis

59.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (14/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).

Courtesy of BarBri

A.    Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Take a break from the rigors of highlighting your fingertips and enjoy a lovely evening of dinner and conversation for up to four (4) students at Prof. Svetiev's home.
Courtesy of Professor Svetiev

B.    It Would Be Criminal To Pass This Up!
Professor Baer invites up to six (6) students for dinner and drinks.
Courtesy of Professor Baer

C.    Watch Out for That Baseball!
Is something you'll be hearing all night with these two (2) spectacular field level inner right field box seats (just three rows away from the field!) to a Mets home game. Date of game to be mutually agreed upon between the winning bidder and donor.
Courtesy of Steve Richman

D.    Rock On, Counselor!
Just because you're in law school, doesn't mean you can't be a rocker too! The lucky winner of this lot will get Rock Band 2 Special Edition for the X-Box 360.
Courtesy of Professor Brian Lee and BLSPI

E.    Fajitas and Margaritas!
Join Professors Janger, Serkin & Cahill for a Mexican cookout for five (5) students at Professor Janger's home (and newly-remodeled kitchen). Que calor!
Courtesy of Professors Janger, Serkin & Cahill

F.    Nintendo Wii and Wi- Pie
After gorging on the delicious pizza at Wi-Pie, you’ll surely need this Nintendo Wii to get you off the couch!
Courtesy of Wi-Pie and BLSPI     






SILENT AUCTION ITEMS


60.    Fork and Pencil
Bid on a $50 gift certificate for a cause within a cause! Fork & Pencil is a retail store committed to supporting great causes in the public interest by selling antiques, select children's toys and books, and various household items. fork & pencil donates all after-tax proceeds to worthy non-profits. 
Courtesy of Fork & Pencil

61.   Law School Stressing You Out?
Pamper yourself or treat someone who deserves it to a package or choice of facial, massage, manicure, or something else from the full line of spa treatments available at Applespa with this $41 Gift Certificate.
Courtesy of Applespa NYC

62.    I’mma Professional Baker!
This whimsical Daisy Dog Studio Cake Stand adds that touch of professionalism and class to every cake, no matter if its homemade or store-bought!
Courtesy of Daisy Dog Studio

63.    Law School Prom!
Tickets are sold out, but BLSPI's got you covered. 2 tickets to the Barrister's Ball. Two words: OPEN BAR, nuff said.
Courtesy of SBA

64.    For The Nervous Eaters…
Yes we know you snack during finals but add some fun to your depressive state when you’re eating out of a Daisy Dog Studio Bowl!
Courtesy of Daisy Dog Studio

65.    Adventureland
Two (2) Gold Passports to Chelsea Piers! Each Gold Passport includes a 1 Day Pass to the health club, $15 pre-paid ball card and club rental at the Golf Club, admission and skate rental at the indoor ice skating rink, Sky Rink, 5 batting cage tokens at the Field House, free shoe rental with purchase of a game at 300 New York Bowling Lanes and admission for 1 child and an accompanying adult to the Field House's Toddler Adventure Center.
Courtesy of Chelsea Piers

66.    For those Late Nights Studying
Grab two (2) large pies from Caruso Pizza
Courtesy of Caruso Pizza

67.    Law Student’s Only Friend Left…
Bid on these pet bowls by Daisy Dog Studio for man’s best friend and a law student’s only friend left.
Courtesy of Daisy Dog Studio

68.    Gold Key Member
Two (2) Gold Passports to Chelsea Piers! Each Gold Passport includes a 1 Day Pass to the health club, $15 pre-paid ball card and club rental at the Golf Club, admission and skate rental at the indoor ice skating rink, Sky Rink, 5 batting cage tokens at the Field House, free shoe rental with purchase of a game at 300 New York Bowling Lanes and admission for 1 child and an accompanying adult to the Field House's Toddler Adventure Center. (valued at $60 each).
Courtesy of Chelsea Piers

69.    Pawtastic!
While you take your much needed vacation over spring break, rest assured that your pet will be in good hands at Monster Mutt doggy day care.
Courtesy of Monster Mutt Doggy Daycare

70.    UnBEADlievable!
A gift certificate for 5 classes and 10% off materials at Brooklyn Bead Box.  Make your own sweet bead necklace or crazy bead earrings with sterling silver, glass or other materials. 
Courtesy of Brooklyn Bead Box

71.    Wired Up
A galvanized steel wire and plastic tubing hand-woven basket made by Oaxacan Mexican prisoners in a reform program.
Courtesy of Ohmongo

72.    For the Artsy Types...
Up to two (2) people can join Helene, founder of NYC Art Tours, on a customized Private Tour. Learn about paintings, works on paper, architecture and three-dimensional art. Helene will lead you through museums, auction houses and galleries of all genres. Days and times for all art tours are flexible, including weekends. Helene, a native New Yorker, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a degree in Art History and Studio Art. Helene has worked at Christie’s auction house and at the MET.
Courtesy of Helene, founder

73.    And It Holds Flowers Too!- Vases
Just because your life seems messy doesn’t mean your dorm has to be.  Spruce it up with this set of designer metal vases and decorative pillow from Rico. 
Courtesy of Rico

74.    Fork & Pencil
Bid on a $50 gift certificate for a cause within a cause! Fork & Pencil is a retail store committed to supporting great causes in the public interest by selling antiques, select children's toys and books, and various household items. fork & pencil donates all after-tax proceeds to worthy non-profits.
Courtesy of Fork & Pencil

75.    And It Holds Flowers Too!- Vases
Just because your life seems messy doesn’t mean your dorm has to be.  Spruce it up with this set of designer metal vases and book from Rico.
Courtesy of Rico

76.    Babysitter's Club
Nurse-in-training Marina Pushkash offers her services as an expert babysitter on any night in the Spring or Summer. With over 5 years of babysitting experience, and multiple refeences upon request, she's a great fit for kids of all ages!
Courtesy of Marina Pushkash

77.    Law School Prom!
Tickets are sold out, but BLSPI's got you covered. 2 tickets to the Barrister's Ball. Two words: OPEN BAR, nuff said.
Courtesy of SBA

78.    What Could be Wackier?
This original oil painting by Beverly Claire Campbell ('01) entitled Wacky Birds in Aviary, II
Courtesy of Beverly Claire Campell ('01)

79.    Beach Bum
Wish you had time to do some leisure reading? Summer is coming and you'll get your chance! Use this $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble to help you pick up something for the beach.
Courtesy of Barnes & Noble

80.    Legalese
Sleep through Legal Writing? Sleep through Appellate Advocacy? A practicing attorney and teacher of legal writing and of general principles of drafting with over ten years experience will come to your office to give you an individual tutorial.  If you'd prefer, you can use this for someone who works for you or a group of up to four (4) people. The focus can be on writing a better letter, a more efficient memorandum or a more persuasive brief or position statement or it can simply be to give some background in general principles of drafting that apply to any document. This offer covers one session lasting two hours. 
Courtesy of alumna Nancy C. Waite ('80)

81.    Dress to Impress!
With this $150 gift certificate to Banana Republic you will surely find the perfect ensemble for your next interview.
Courtesy of Student Affairs

82.    Law School Prom!
Tickets are sold out, but BLSPI's got you covered. 2 tickets to the Barrister's Ball. Two words: OPEN BAR, nuff said.
Courtesy of SBA

83.    Beer and Cookies…
Does it get any better than that? We think so- Get 'em delivered by your favorite professor! Professor Bambauer will deliver a batch of four dozen cookies (made from scratch!) to be washed down with 2 six-packs of Brooklyn Brewery beer to the lucky winner of this lot.
Courtesy of Professor Bambauer

84.    To Die For…
BLS alumnus Lawrence Omansky will draft a standard will for a winning bidder.
Courtesy of alumnus Mr. Omansky ('75)   

85.    Go Jets!
Support your favorite team with this replica autographed poster featuring wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery. This poster is made in limited quantity by the Jets and not sold in stores. It will be a nice piece in anyone's sports memorabilia collection. 
Courtesy of New York Jets

86.    Book Worm
Still haven't gotten around to buying that supplement for class? Bid on a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble! 
Courtesy of Barnes & Noble

87.    Dead Silence Begone!
Receive a 1-hour Interview Skills Assessment session including a mock interview and a performance critique. 
Courtesy of Attorney's Counsel

88.    Wanna check out McGrady's Game?
Score these two (2) tickets to a Knicks vs. Celtics game on April 6th (Section 201, Row C)
Courtesy of Malcolm J. Reilly from Clausen Miller PC

89.    Bedazzle that Resume
Does your resume need a makeover? Bid on a 1 hour session with a legal resume expert. 
Courtesy of Attorney's Counsel

90.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (17/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).
Courtesy of BarBri
barbri sponsor

91.    Book Worm
Still haven't gotten around to buying that supplement for class? Bid on a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble! 
Courtesy of Barnes & Noble

92.    Expert Resume Review!
Frustrated that your resume doesn't stand out the way you'd like it to? Almost ready to try a scented pink resume like in Legally Blonde? What you really need is 1 hour session with a legal resume expert! 
Courtesy of Attorney's Counsel

93.    Good Eats
A $50 gift certificate to Santa Fe Grill.  Check out the reviews on yelp.com.  The fish tacos, goat cheese quesadillas, fried avocado, and margaritas are only a few of the menu items that Brooklynites have singled out for praise.  And Santa Fe's friendly, laid back atmosphere guarantees the perfect date night.
Courtesy of Santa Fe Grill

94.    Valentine's Day in March?
Why not! Fonda is where you take someone special when you want to impress.  You might start with a simple jicama botana and move on to the chicken braised in banana leaf.  Or start with the green corn and shrimp turnovers and move on to the short rib with mushroom tamal.  Wait, never mind, forget I said that - I think I should just keep this item for myself!
Courtesy of Fonda Comida Mexica

95.    Movie Madness
No time to see movies now that you're in law school?  Here's your excuse - a $50 gift certificate to a Regal movie theater near you. 
Courtesy of Professor Bechtel

96.    Have Your Own Wine Tasting!
(or just enjoy it all yourself) With this selection of wines from Australia and Macedonia.  
Courtesy of Professor Svetiev

97.    Wanna check out McGrady's Game?
Score these two tickets to a Knicks vs. Celtics game on April 6th (Section 201, Row C)
Courtesy of Malcolm J. Reilly from Clausen Miller PC

98.    Disco Heaven
Win this iPod Shuffle and throw yourself a dance party every night!
Courtesy of BLS Library Staff (Kathy Darvil, Linda Holmes, Maria Okonska, Karen Schneiderman, Vicki Szymczak, and Hainan Yu)

99.    Got a Full House?
It won't matter, because this awesome poker basket (with cards, chips, and a couple of six packs) will make you feel like a baller no matter how much you lose!
Courtesy of Professor BLS Library Staff (Kathy Darvil, Linda Holmes, Maria Okonska, Karen Schneiderman, Vicki Szymczak, and Hainan Yu)

100.    For the Newest Member of Your Family
A hand-made, made-to-order baby quilt, created by Prof. Walter.
Courtesy of Professor Walter

101.    Charitable Bar Review, For You (18/18)
$1500 BarBri Gift Certificate to BARBRI's bar review course!  (Minimum bid for each certificate is $850).
Courtesy of BarBri

        barbri sponsor

102.    Pamper yourself...
with a $75 gift certificate to Delacqua Salon and Spa, the premier hair salon in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. As a bonus, a full-size Bumble and Bumble shampoo and conditioner are included with this item
Courtesy of Delacqua Salon and Spa

103.   Blast off to…
The Knicks v. Houston Rockets game on Sunday, March 21st at 1:00pm. Seats are in Section 64, so you won’t miss a single play!
Courtesy of Malcolm J. Reilly from Clausen Miller, P.C. 

104.  Get Glamorous
with this $75 gift certificate to Delacqua Salon and Spa, the premier hair salon in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. As a bonus, a full-size Bumble and Bumble shampoo and conditioner are included with this item.
Courtesy of Delacqua Salon and Spa

105.  We’re not in Kansas anymore
...But you could be! With this $150 Gift Certificate to Jakes BBQ in Carroll Gardens, specializing in Kansas City-style BBQ!
Courtesy of Jake’s BBQ Restaurant

106. For a Positive Outlook
Four 1-hour sessions of life coaching with NYU Certified Life Coach Kathy Sussell, two coaching sessions per month via telephone.  Expires 12/31/10.   (valued at $400)
Courtesy of Kathy Sussell

107. Take your little ones to…
The Little Gym, Brooklyn's newest playspace for kids to learn and play! With professionally developed programs and curriculums you can be sure that your child is stimulated both physically and mentally. $300 off any fall class and waiver of the $50 new member fee.
Courtesy of The Little Gym

108. Treat yourself to some delicious Italian at Caffe Buon Gusto!
With this $40 gift certificate. Conveniently located right on Montague Street.
Courtesy of Caffe Buon Gusto

109. Armando’s is Back!
The legendary Brooklyn restaurant has re-opened it’s doors. Try their fantastic fare with this $50 gift certificate.
Courtesy of Armando

110. Does “fine dining” describe your law school diet?
We didn’t think so! With this Gift Certificate for dinner for two (2) to Giorgio’s of Gramercy, one of Zagat’s top-rated restaurants, you can make up for your law student diet with some very, very fine dining.
Courtesy of Giorgio’s of Gramercy and Vinny Rezavker ('10)

111. Large handmade clay bowl
Courtesy of anonymous

112. Wish you were in Florida?
Us too! But now you can pretend to be… with this series of 3 8x10 Photos of the Florida Keys
. Photos by Cris Palladino ('10); Frames by BLSPI.
Courtesy of Cris Palladino ('10) and BLSPI

113. Wish you were in Italy?
Us too! But now you can pretend to be… with this series of 3 8x10 Photos of the Amalfi Coast, Italy. Photos by Cris Palladino ('10); Frames by BLSPI.
Courtesy of Cris Palladino ('10) and BLSPI

114. Beautiful photos to treasure for a lifetime!
Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick Photography specializes in contemporary baby, child and family portraiture. Use this $200 gift certificate for a fun and relaxed photo session to capture your little one(s) before they change... again!  No kids yet? Give it as a gift! (Expires 12/31/2010)
Courtesy of Alathea Cheng Fitzpatrick Photography

115. "Artful Objects for Gracious Giving"
Pick up some unique and beautifully crafted gifts (but you can keep them for yourself, we won't tell) with this $25 Gift Certificate from Sterling Place. Choose from locations in Boerum Hill and Park Slope. 
Courtesy of Sterling Place

116. Go Yankees!
Two tickets to see the Yankees play the Minnesota Twins on Saturday May 15 at 1pm. Section 420B Row 13. Its a little high up, but the seats are DIRECTLY behind home plate with a great view of the entire field.
Courtesy of Scott Lee Forschein (’92) 

117. The Wright Stuff
Watch the Mets in style in two (2) field level seats to a regular season Mets game.  Section 125 down the 3rd base line.  Date of game to be mutually agreed upon by the donor and winner.
Courtesy of alumnus Phillip M. Beyer, Esq.  

118. Got a Pesky Traffic Ticket? Not anymore!
With the help of Scott Lee Forschein, Esq. ('92) who will defend you against any moving violation (not parking ticket) issued within the 5 boroughs and returnable at the New York State Traffic Violations Bureau. Note: All moving violations to which a Not Guilty plea is entered go to trial - there is NO plea bargaining of tickets issued in the 5 boroughs! The best way to avoid points on your Driver's License is to go to Court with an experienced Traffic Court lawyer. Scott has tried well over a thousand cases in Traffic Court. There is no expiration for this offer. (estimated value $250)
Courtesy of Scott Lee Forschein (’92)

119. Ear-"blings"
You'll dazzle with this gorgeous pair of 14K Gold earrings with Garnet.
Courtesy of Phoenix Roze

120. A Cook’s Companion
Ramen noodles taste much better when served with the perfect ladle! All you need is this $50 gift certificate to Atlantic Ave.’s kitchen supply store, A Cook’s Companion.
Courtesy of A Cook’s Companion



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