Barristers' Ball

37th Annual
Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barristers' Ball

“A Starry Night Masquerade”

While this is a masquerade, you do not have to wear a mask.

Saturday, March 1, 2025
6:30 - 11 p.m.

Woolery Mill
2250 West Sunstone Drive
Bloomington, Ind.

Entrée options

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken (D, GF) with Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes (GF, VN) and Bourbon-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips (GF, VG, D)

(200 maximum quantiity)
5 oz. Petite Sirloin (prepared medium) (GF) with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes (D, GF, VG) and Buttered Broccoli with Grated Grana Padano (D, GF, VG)
Roasted Salmon (S, GF) with Horseradish Crème (D, GF, VG) with Basmati Rice (GF, VN) and Lemon-Roasted Root Vegetables (GF, VN)
Blackened Tofu (GF, VN) with Mango Salsa (GF, VN) with Basmati Rice (GF, VN) and Lemon-Roasted Root Vegetables (GF, VN)

Dietary key

D contains dairy; GF gluten free; N contains nuts; P contains pork; S contains seafood; VG vegetarian; VN vegan.

Entertainment

Pre-program

String quartet featuring performance by Jacobs School of Music students
Arthur Traelnes, violin; Gabriel Fedak, violin; Seung A Jung, viola; John Sample, cello.

Post-program

Walk-up professional readings by Yale Bowman (Tarot) and Lina Natale (Numerology).
Music by DJ Stylistic
Group photos by Anna Powell Denton

Tickets

Ticket sales are now closed.

Select a table and seat

Ticket-holders may select their table and seats online Tuesday, February 18 – Sunday, February 23, with priority access given to 3L/4L and Graduate Legal Studies students on the first day. Access for second-year students will be added on the second day followed by first-year students on the third day. Ticket confirmation numbers for both the registrant and their guest are required in order to select a seat. Tables will seat 8 – 9 people and selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once selected, changes will not be permitted except in emergency situations.

Select your table and seat.

Registrants who sell or donate their ticket(s) to another person must provide the new ticket holder with the original confirmation number for seat selection. If exchanging tickets after seat selection has occurred, send the names of both the original and new ticket holder(s) to eventlaw@iu.edu no later than 5:00 pm on February 24. All new ticket holders are obligated to the original ticket holder’s meal selection and seat selection.

Planning

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-function cocktail reception. Guests should use the East Entrance upon arrival. Dinner will start promptly at 7 p.m. and the cash bar will close until all entrees are served. IDs are required for bar service. Please note that alcohol purchased outside of the venue is strictly prohibited while attending the event. Attendees caught with these items are subject to removal from the premises and may be subject to a fee following the event.

Transportation

IU Ride, a free shared-ride service for IU students, is available for smaller parties (1 – 2 people) going to the same place. Request a ride through the IU Ride App available on both iPhone and Android. Familiarize yourself with IU Ride's Rules for Use before requesting service.

For more information

Email eventlaw@iu.edu.

About the Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barristers' Ball

The Black Law Students Association hosts an annual Barristers' Ball, named in honor of the late Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. '84. It is one of the Law School's signature annual events.

Black Tie 101

Professor Donald Gjerdingen hosts a sartorial class every year. Look for details on what "black tie" really means in Indiana Law Annotated.