2026 Annual benefit Reception

45 Years: Voices of Service, Fighting for Justice

An Event to Benefit the National Veterans Legal Services Program

The Mayflower Hotel I Washington DC

November 19, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Annual Benefit Event is pivotal in raising the resources that allow the NVLSP team of experts to address the changing needs of our nation’s veterans and service members. It is also the premier opportunity to honor those who have made enormous contributions to improving the lives of service members, veterans, and their families.

Master of Ceremonies

Brianna Keilar

Anchor, CNN

Honorees

Senator Daniel K. Inouye Award

Nat Emmons

Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award

Steptoe

Lawyers Serving Warriors® Excellence Award

Richard Gruenberger, DLA Piper

NVLSP Legacy Award

Bart Stichman, Co-Founder, NVLSP

Diamond Legacy Sponsor

Platinum Justice Sponsor

Gold Service Sponsor

Silver Honor Sponsor

Eversheds_Sutherland Secondary Reversed Blue

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Mayer Brown LLP
McCarter & English
Microsoft
Nelson Mullins
Nixon Peabody LLP
Oracle
Paul Browning, PhD
Sheppard Mullin
Squire Patton Boggs
Taft
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Weil
White & Case LLP