The Legacy Ball is Thurgood Marshall School of Law's signature fundraising event, celebrating the enduring legacy, achievements, and impact of our institution. This distinguished evening supports the Thurgood Law Alumni Association's mission to enhance alumni relations, fund scholarships, and advance continuing legal education. Join us as we honor the values of Justice Thurgood Marshall and invest in the future of leadership, service, and excellence.
Thurgood Marshall School Of Law Legacy Ball
Friday, October 9, 2026
Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Houston, TX
6:00 PM


Supporting a Legacy of Scholarship, Excellence, and Service Within
the Legal Community
Annual gala to raise funds for scholarships and advance excellence, leadership,
and service within the legal community.
Champion Sponsor
Includes VIP Recognition + Optional Stay & Play
• 1 (one) Gala tables in prominent location
(Table allows seating for 10 select guest)
• Full Page ad in program book
• Listing as Champion Sponsor on promotional material
• On-site Sponsor Signage in main pre-function area
• Sponsor "Thank You" in Thurgood Today Alumni Newsletter / Company Day @ TMSL
(Newsletter is sent quarterly to 6,000 recipients)
Circular Bar Sponsor
• Businesslogoonmenusign
• (1⁄2)pageadinprogrambooklet
• 10(Ten) seats in prominent location
• SignatureDrink
TITLE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
Title Sponsorship includes VIP Recognition and an optional Stay & Play package.
• Kickoff reception hosted in your name
• 1 (one) Named Scholarship given during school year
• 2 gala tables in prominent location (seating for 10)
• Sponsor "Thank You" in Thurgood Today Alumni Newsletter
(Newsletter is sent quarterly to 6,000 recipients)
• Listing as Title Sponsor on promotional material
• Choice of Back/Inside Cover Ad in program
• On-site Sponsor Signage
• Prominently displayed logo as 'Title Sponsor' in program
• Sponsor highlight in video presentation
Guardian Sponsor
• 8 (Eight) seats in prominent location
• Listing as "Guardian Sponsor" on promotional material
• Sponsor "Thank You" in 'Thurgood Today Alumni Newsletter'
• Logo displayed prominently in program
• Half Page Ad in program book
Advocate Sponsor
• 5(seats)indesirablelocation
•(1/4)pageadinprogrambooklet
• Listing as "Advocate Sponsor" on promotional material
Welcome Drink Sponsor
•5(seats)in desirable location
• Champagne served once attendees register for event
•Champagne tags with business name or logo
• Signage at the entrance that houses welcome drink station
• 1⁄4 page ad in booklet
Band Sponsor
• Signage with Logo
• 2 seats desirable location
•Business shout-outs (7 verbal ads)
• 1⁄4 page ad in booklet
Banquettes Sponsor
• Roped off section - access for 10 people
• LED sign with business logo or name
• Exclusive Bottle service
• ¼ page ad in booklet
• 2 Seats desirable location
• Signage with Logo
• 2 seats desirable location
• Business shout-outs (7 verbal ads)
•1⁄4 page ad in booklet
DJ Sponsor
• Signage with business logo/name
• Logo on sign in registration items
• ¼ page ad in booklet
• 2 seats desirable location
Registration Tent
• Business Logo included on 8ft Banner
• 2 seats desirable location
• ¼ page ad in booklet
Step & Repeat Sponsor
• Located outside the Napoleon Room
• 2 seats desirable location
• Coffee sleeve has sponsor’s business logo
• ¼ page ad in booklet
Coffee/Sundae Station Sponsor







Legacy Ball Room Packages
Includes VIP Recognition
• Package includes event access for 125 people • On-site Sponsor Signage
• Napkins with business logo
• Full Page ad in program book
• Personalized Decorations
• Photobooth w/your logo
• Uniquely themed room Sponsor "Thank You" in Thurgood Today Alumni
• Newsletter' (Newsletter is sent quarterly to 6,000 mailing list recipients)/
• One (1) named scholarship
• 12 month sponsorship for all events: Legacy Ball/Golf Tournament/Race Judicata-5K/Homecoming/TMS Progressive Dinner/Crawfish Boil & Fish Fry
• 10 guest @ sponsored events
Monarch Bistro & Lounge
Deja vu Room
• Includes event access for 80 people
• On-site Sponsor Signage
• Uniquely themed room
• Napkins with business name/ logo
• Half page ad in program booklet
• 12 month sponsorship for all events: Legacy Ball/Golf Tournament/Race Judicata-5K/Homecoming/TMSL Progressive Dinner/ Crawfish Boil &
Fish Fry
• 10 guest @ sponsored events
Hemingway Room
• Uniquely themed room
•Napkins with business logo
•Includes event access for 90 people
• Half page ad in program booklet
• On-Site Sponsor Signage
• 12 month sponsorship for all events: Legacy Ball/Golf Tournament/Race Judicata-5K/Homecoming/TMS Progressive Dinner/ Crawfish Boil & Fish Fry
• 10 guest @ sponsored events
• Uniquely themed room
• Includes event access for 50 people
• Halfpage ad in program booklet
Fountain Room
• Assorted desserts served buffet style /
• 5 (five)seats at the gala /
• (¼)quarter page ad in booklet
• Short commercial playing on TV's
Napoleon Room
Room Sponsorships are designated for select rooms within the Hotel and accessible to the Sponsors select guest.


Includes VIP Recognition
• Package includes event access for 100 people
• On-site Sponsor Signage
• Napkins with business logo
• Full Page ad in program book /
• Personalized Decorations
• Photobooth w/your logo
• Uniquely themed room
• Sponsor "Thank You" in Thurgood Today Alumni Newsletter' (Newsletter is sent quarterly to 6,000 mailing list recipients)
• One (1) named scholarship
• 12 month sponsorship for al levents: Legacy Ball/Golf Tournament/Race Judicata-5K/Homecoming/TMSL Progressive Dinner/Crawfish Boil & Fish Fry
• 10 guest @ sponsored events
Ultimate Ransom Room
• Uniquely themed room
• Includes event access for 50 people
• Half page ad in program booklet
Monarch Terrace
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