Equal Justice Works Over the course of our nine-year partnership, Orr Group has helped Equal Justice Works raise over $27M from its annual “Scales of Justice” fundraising event.
Challenge Orr Group has been a trusted partner of Equal Justice Works for nine years, supporting the strategy, planning, and execution of its annual Scales of Justice fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C. This flagship event is critical to advancing Equal Justice Works’ mission to create opportunities for lawyers to pursue public service. When the organization first engaged Orr Group, it sought a partner to strengthen its fundraising operations, increase sponsor engagement, and elevate the overall guest experience for one of the legal community’s premier events.
Solution As Equal Justice Works’ longtime strategic fundraising partner, Orr Group has driven all aspects of the Scales of Justice event from concept to execution. From managing Steering Committee recruitment, sponsorship strategy, registration and seating, and on-site logistics to coordinating across internal and external teams, we have delivered a high-quality experience each year. We also developed and implemented systems that streamlined communications, improved sponsor cultivation, and enhanced guest engagement, allowing Equal Justice Works to sustain and grow one of the most successful fundraising events in Washington, D.C.
Impact Over our nine-year partnership, Orr Group has helped Equal Justice Works raise more than $27 million through Scales of Justice. The 2025 event raised more than $3 million, recruited a Steering Committee of 50 general counsel and law firm partners, and brought together more than 800 guests. Our team once again delivered on high expectations, managing the most complex seating and registration process to perfection, providing outstanding fundraising and logistical support, and ensuring a seamless guest experience. As Equal Justice Works prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026, Orr Group looks forward to marking a decade of partnership and continuing to elevate this premier event’s impact year after year.