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Order on the stage: Lawyers rock at Black Cat
Suited-up professionals leave the courtroom behind for the annual Battle of the Law Firm Bands.
Now appearing: the Unnamed Party.
The seven-year-old band contest is a fundraiser for Gifts for the Homeless, a nonprofit charity founded by area lawyers.
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Members of the Precedents hail from two law firms. They faced competition from 10 other legal bands.
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At a show featuring lawyers onstage, "Are there any summer associates out there?" gets a rousing crowd response.
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Carolyn Eichberg, left, supports the cause. One year, $120,000 was raised for charity.
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"The rock-and-roll dream never dies -- even though we practice law for a living," one performer said.
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Nancy Eig records the moment for posterity. The evening's winner would be decided by the most audience donations into jars bearing each band's name.
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Kate Hudson and Camden Miller sing along as bands cover standards by Jefferson Airplane, Van Halen and other established acts.
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Dangerous Communication Device enters the competition as the reigning champion. Sutherland Comfort curried the most audience favor this year, taking home the trophy after helping the event raise $130,000 for the homeless.
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