30th Anniversary Brooklyn Defenders Gala

Brooklyn Defender Services Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Join BDS supporters, advocates, partners, and friends at the historic Edison Ballroom in Times Square for an evening celebrating three decades of excellence in public defense and the retirement of BDS Founder and Executive Director, Lisa Schreibersdorf.

The evening will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a gathering of the BDS community to honor the legacy and impact of an organization that has grown to serve more than 40,000 New Yorkers across two boroughs.

For event inquiries, contact Sabrina Paul at [email protected].

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