United For Justice: An evening in support of the Ohio Innocence Project
Join us for the Ohio Innocence Project's annual fundraiser and gather in support of its mission of exonerating the wrongfully convicted. This event will include a cocktail reception, dinner and presentation.
Guests will hear from keynote speaker, Tony Goldwyn, as well as OIP leadership and exonerees. Speakers will share the inspiring work being done to free those wrongly imprisoned, and the life-changing impact that exoneration has on individuals, families and communities.
Sponsorships are available at various levels, with the opportunity for special meet-and-greet opportunities and priority amenities during the event.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6 p.m.
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Featured keynote speaker: Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn is an acclaimed actor, director and producer best known for his roles as President Fitzgerald Grant on ABC’s Scandal and in the iconic film Ghost. He currently stars as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter on Law & Order. Tony is a committed advocate for criminal justice reform and serves on the board of the New York Innocence Project, using his platform to help raise awareness about wrongful convictions.
Want to add a red carpet experience to your evening?
Those who have registered for a general admission or sponsorship package are eligible to sign up for a photo opportunity with Tony Goldwyn.
Questions? Contact Madalyn Mills, Director, Donor Experience and Events, at 513-558-5914 or at Madalyn.Mills@foundation.uc.edu.
General admission registration is required by March 25.
Sponsorship levels
Champion of Innocence: $20,000
- Recognition as a presenting sponsor of the event.
- Logo featured on event invitations, event web page, social media, event signage and event program.
- Named recognition during program.
- Exclusive feature spotlight in post-event communication.
- Two (2) tables of 10 at the event with priority seating.
- Four (4) attendees are invited to a private sponsor reception with our keynote speaker, Tony Goldwyn, prior to the event.
- Your generosity will sponsor six (6) exoneree/OIP student fellow tickets.
Defender of Innocence: $10,000
- Logo featured on event invitations, event web page, social media, event signage and event program.
- Named recognition during program.
- Two (2) tables of 10 at the event with priority seating.
- Two (2) attendees are invited to a private sponsor reception with our keynote speaker, Tony Goldwyn, prior to the event.
- Your generosity will sponsor four (4) exoneree/OIP student fellow tickets.
Advocate of Innocence: $5,000
- Logo featured on event web page, social media, event signage and event program.
- Named recognition during program.
- One (1) table of 10 at the event with priority seating.
- Your generosity will sponsor two (2) exoneree/OIP student fellow tickets.
Sponsorship questions? View our sponsorship opportunities or contact Mindy Lawson Roy, Director of Development, College of Law at 513-556-0244 or Mindy.Roy@foundation.uc.edu.
Payments are non-refundable for this event. If you are unable to attend, you may request to have your payment converted into a fully tax-deductible gift to the event’s benefiting fund. We will then issue a new charitable gift receipt. Thank you for your support!
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04/08/2026 5:30 PM
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United for Justice: An evening in support of the Ohio Innocence Project
Ohio Innocence Project's annual fundraiser to gather with in support of its mission of exonerating the wrongfully convicted.
1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202