On Sunday afternoon, the Baltimore County Bar Association sponsored a guest bartending event at Christopher Daniel restaurant in Timonium.  The event was held to raise money for the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, and to support Mike Radcliffe (pictured below).

Approximately 150 judges, attorneys and friends packed a private bar at the restaurant to support Mike in his fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and to cheer on the Ravens.  Christopher Daniel’s generously donated a portion of the food and beverage sales, as well as the tips collected by the BCBA’s guest bartenders.

Mike is a long-time member of the BCBA, and a person I am privileged to call my friend.  I met Mike about 7 years ago through mutual family friends while tailgating at a Ravens game.  He immediately became a psuedo-mentor… someone that was always approachable.  He’s still my go-to source for answers to “dumb” questions.  And while his responses might be preceded by a chuckle, or two, his answers are always sincere and extraordinarily helpful.

Aside from the Ravens loss (which was particularly devestating to this writer), the day was a complete success!  Drinks were flowing… raffle tickets were sold… and funds were heading to the Packard Center.  But, the best part to me, was the incredible turnout of young lawyers at this particular event.  Understanding the incredible value of “time off”,” the fact that this group showed up on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in support of a great man and a great cause spoke volumes of their collective character.  It reaffirmed my sentiment that lawyers are always there to lend their support to others… especially in their times of need.

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