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CLF Auction 2017

Photographs by Lloyd DeGrane

This year's CLF Auction had a 90's theme ("Bid Me Baby One More Time"), which students took to heart in the photo booth.
This year's CLF Auction had a 90's theme ("Bid Me Baby One More Time"), which students took to heart in the photo booth.
Students spend a great deal of time perusing the Auction program and planning their strategies.
Students spend a great deal of time perusing the Auction program and planning their strategies.
Joe Egozi, '17, talks to Matt Enloe, '18 by the voting table for the annual Oliv
Joe Egozi, '17, talks to Matt Enloe, '18 by the voting table for the annual Oliv
Maggie O'Connor, '17, one of the organizers of the auction, dressed as 90s Nicke
Maggie O'Connor, '17, one of the organizers of the auction, dressed as 90s Nicke
Bidding becomes a sport at the auction, and students closely watch over the bid
Bidding becomes a sport at the auction, and students closely watch over the bid
Hundreds of items were available in the silent auction, from gift certificates t
Hundreds of items were available in the silent auction, from gift certificates t
The Green Lounge is packed during the Auction, and therefore quite noisy. Organizers borrowed Dean Richard Badger's baseball game technique of using signs and humor to try to keep it to a dull roar.
The Green Lounge is packed during the Auction, and therefore quite noisy. Organizers borrowed Dean Richard Badger's baseball game technique of using signs and humor to try to keep it to a dull roar.
It's always a treat when students like Lael Weinberger, '18, bring their families to Law School events.
It's always a treat when students like Lael Weinberger, '18, bring their families to Law School events.
Bidding (and winning is great), but sometimes the best part of the Auction is watching a bidding war break out, such as this one over an evening of wine tasting with Professors Ginsburg and Masur.
Bidding (and winning is great), but sometimes the best part of the Auction is watching a bidding war break out, such as this one over an evening of wine tasting with Professors Ginsburg and Masur.
Jamie Lee, '19, places a bid at a key moment in the Auction.
Jamie Lee, '19, places a bid at a key moment in the Auction.
Professor Douglas Baird has long served as the beloved auctioneer. How can you say no when Professor Baird asks you to up your bid?
Professor Douglas Baird has long served as the beloved auctioneer. How can you say no when Professor Baird asks you to up your bid?
Joe Egozi, '17, third place, congratulates the winner of the Oliver Wendell Holmes mustache contest, Eric Wessan, '19 (right). The contest raised more than $450 for CLF.
Joe Egozi, '17, third place, congratulates the winner of the Oliver Wendell Holmes mustache contest, Eric Wessan, '19 (right). The contest raised more than $450 for CLF.
90s style of many kinds was out in force, including these vintage concert and sports t-shirts.
90s style of many kinds was out in force, including these vintage concert and sports t-shirts.
Professor Tony Casey goes over the auction program with Sami Bronner, '18.
Professor Tony Casey goes over the auction program with Sami Bronner, '18.
Professor Baird shows no mercy as he goes hunting for another big bid.
Professor Baird shows no mercy as he goes hunting for another big bid.
The contestants in the Oliver Wendell Holmes mustache competition, plus one honorary competitor.
The contestants in the Oliver Wendell Holmes mustache competition, plus one honorary competitor.

On Thursday, January 19, the Chicago Law Foundation held its 20th Public Interest Auction to raise money for fellowships for students working in the public interest. Thirty-nine items were offered in the live auction, presided over once again by Professor Douglas Baird.

Faculty offerings are always popular items in the live auction, and this year they included board games with Professor Omri Ben-Shahar and his family, an authentic Indian meal hosted and cooked by Professor Martha Nussbaum, golf with Professor Saul Levmore, poker with Professor Jonathan Masur and Dean Thomas Miles, and for the first time this year, a game of Dungeons and Dragons with Professor Richard McAdams and dungeonmaster Professor William Baude. Non-faculty items included Cubs tickets, Packers tickets, a weekend in a Lake Michigan vacation house, and tickets to the NBA All-Star game. 

Hundreds of items were also available in a silent auction, including artwork (some handmade by students and staff), gift certificates to local attractions, signed books, babysitting, customized Nike shoes, meals cooked by students, and rides to Costco.

CLF also raised money through the annual Oliver Wendell Holmes mustache contest. Students grew elaborate (or not-so-elaborate) mustaches and auction attendees votes with their dollars for the best one. 

The Chicago Law Foundation raised $56,765 for public interest fellowships. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the many faculty, students, staff, alumni, friends, merchants, and law firms who donated to the auction and support CLF.