Introducing LawLifeline
We’re proud to announce a new web resource for law students to address mental health issues on campus.
Ray of Light Award at 2012 Gala to Former Senator Gordon Smith
The Dave Nee Foundation is pleased to announce that former Senator Gordon Smith will receive the Foundation’s fourth annual Ray of Light Award to be presented at our Gala, “Night of the Imperial Dragon,” on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Capitale in New York City. The...The Dave Nee Foundation Honors Georgetown Law Deans
New York, NY- The Dave Nee Foundation has selected William Treanor, Dean at Georgetown University Law Center and Mitchell Bailin, Dean of Students at Georgetown University Law Center as its 2012 David S. Stoner Uncommon Counselor Awardees. The Award is given annually...Speaking Up: Helping law students break through the silence of depression
By Hollee Schwartz Temple While vacationing with his family in the summer of 2005, Bill Treanor got the call every law school dean dreads. One of his most promising recent students, Fordham University School of Law grad Dave Nee, had taken his own life. “People were...Gala 2011 — The Black & White Masquerade Ball
Read about this year’s Annual Fall Gala, including pictures of the event.
Above the Law — Dave Nee Foundation Gala Mention
By David Lat * Here is Bess Levin’s take on the Groomzilla lawsuit brought by Todd J. Remis, son of a Goodwin Procter partner. [Dealbreaker] * What advice would crisis management guru Lanny Davis give to Herman Cain about Cain’s sexual harassment scandal? Here’s an...Times Square PSA to Raise Awareness of Depression and Effectiveness of Treatment
The Dave Nee Foundation was one of the lucky nonprofits selected to air a Public Service Announcement (PSA) from October 15, 2011 through November 30, 2011 on the CBS “Super Screen” positioned at 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Through this PSA opportunity,...The Law Firm Challenge Trivia Night a Great Success
The Dave Nee Foundation’s Annual Law Firm Challenge Trivia Night was held July 19th at Black Finn in Manhattan. With Trivia Tryst dishing out some tough law questions (e.g. Name the five current Supreme Court Justices who were appointed by Republican Presidents...Stephanie Arcella Joins Dave Nee Foundation as Development Consultant
The Board of Directors of The Dave Nee Foundation is pleased to announce that Stephanie Arcella has joined the organization as its Development Consultant. With Stephanie’s guidance, the Foundation plans to grow its supporter and partnership base to deepen the impact...2011 David S. Stoner Uncommon Counselor Award to go to Michael J. Lane, Esq.
The Dave Nee Foundation will proudly bestow the 2011 David S. Stoner Uncommon Counselor Award on Michael J. Lane, Esq., at the 2011 Gala for his commitment to the betterment of the legal profession and his compassion and concern for his fellow attorneys and for law...Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight
The stigma around seeking help for depression is not limited to those outside of the mental health profession. As the New York Times recently reported, Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, the creator of a treatment used worldwide for severely suicidal people, struggled with facing...The Law Firm Challenge Trivia Night is Just Weeks Away!
The Dave Nee Foundation proudly announces the Annual Law Firm Challenge Trivia Night taking place on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Black Finn Bar in Midtown Manhattan located at 218 East 53rd Street from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Trivia night is a fun way for lawyers and...Dave Nee Foundation’s Uncommon Counsel Program Reaches Hundreds of Law Students this Semester
Uncommon Counsel is the Dave Nee Foundation’s unique programming that seeks to educate law students about the prevalence of depression among law students, raise awareness of the effectiveness of treatment and the various options available specifically to law students...Psychology Professor Explores the Relationship between Suicide and Self-Injury
“What drives people to harm themselves, and how best to dissuade them from doing so, remains a mystery, says professor of psychology Matthew Nock. ‘More people die by their own hand than by someone else’s’—suicide is more common than homicide. ‘It’s a huge societal...The Dave Nee Foundation Congratulates the Friends Helping Friends Program
The Dave Nee Foundation is proud to support Manasquan High School’s Friends Helping Friends program. Click here to see the Friends Helping Friends...Depression in Law School
Our friend Dan Lukasik, who runs Lawyers With Depression, recently featured a blog concerning law school students and depression. You can find his article...The Dave Nee Foundation Mourns the Loss of Its Vice President and Dear Friend David Stoner
We wish to express our profound sadness at the loss of our Vice President, Board Member, founder, and friend David Stoner, who passed away suddenly while out with friends on Saturday, December 4. David valued family and friendship above all else, and his devotion to...Thank you for Your Support at the 2010 Great Gatsby Gala
Thank you to our donors and corporate sponsors for your generous contributions to the Dave Nee Foundation’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser: The Great Gatsby Gala. A great time was had by all and we appreciate all the support which helped make this year’s event a tremendous...Gala 2010 — The Great Gatsby Gala
Read about this year’s Annual Fall Gala, including photos and a video of the event.