For nearly a decade, Kentucky lawyers have come together—and vigorously competed against each other—to support the Commonwealth’s food banks. Since its inception in 2017, the Legal Food Frenzy has raised nearly $375,000 total for Kentuckians fighting food insecurity through friendly competition between lawyers. And this year is no different. The Legal Food Frenzy hopes to raise over $50,000 by registering 100 law firms, law schools, or corporate legal departments across the Commonwealth. The Legal Food Frenzy is a yearly partnership between the YLD, the Attorney General’s Office, and Feeding Kentucky.
Kentuckians continue to fight food insecurity on a daily basis. Indeed, one out of every six adults and one out of every five children in Kentucky face food insecurity—not to mention severe lack of access to healthy food options. Each dollar raised purchases 3.5 pounds of food, which is enough to supplement a half a plate of fruits and vegetables for over the course of five meals. No donation is too small to make a huge difference in the lives of your fellow Kentuckians.
The law firm or legal organization that collects the most total pounds of food will be awarded the prestigious Attorney General’s Cup at the 2024 KBA Annual Convention. Additionally, the team that collects the most total pounds per attorney will be awarded the Bar President’s Award. Awards will also be given based on the leaders in the following categories:
- Solo law firm
- Small law firm
- Mid-sized law firm
- Large law firm
- Corporate legal department
- Government entity
- Law School
- KBA Supreme Court District
All winners will receive their awards during a special luncheon and reception at the Convention, as well as recognition for their achievement in the Bench & Bar. In addition to eternal bragging rights and trophies, there will also be March Madness themed prizes awarded throughout the competition.
Start practicing those lay-ups, make sure your bench is deep and be sure to register your team for this year’s Legal Food Frenzy which will run from March 13 – March 29, 2024. Check back on this page or follow the YLD on Facebook and Instagram for more information about how to sign up for the Frenzy coming soon!