On November 1, 2026, Baird Law Group was proud to join supporters from across the country at the 23rd Annual Gala Luncheon in Support of Ukrainian Catholic University, held at The University Club in New York City. Our firm took part as a Scholarship Sponsor, helping fund the education of students at Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv.
At Baird Law Group, our work is about standing with people when they need it most. Supporting the next generation of Ukraine’s leaders is one more way we live out that commitment beyond our office in Tampa.
Honoring Dr. Lyda Tymiak Lindell
This year’s luncheon recognized the great generosity of Dr. Lyda Tymiak Lindell, whose support has helped UCU’s students, faculty and programs grow. We join the UCU community in thanking her for her dedication to Ukraine’s future.
About the event: “Guided by Purpose”
The Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation hosted this year’s luncheon under the theme Guided by Purpose.
- Event: 23rd Annual Gala Luncheon in Support of Ukrainian Catholic University
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Place: The University Club, 1 W 54th Street, New York, NY
- Honoree: Dr. Lyda Tymiak Lindell
Special guests included:
- Archbishop Borys Gudziak — Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and President of Ukrainian Catholic University
- Maksym Butkevych — journalist, veteran and former prisoner of war; recipient of the 2025 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize; co-founder of the Human Rights Center ZMINA; UCU Senator
- Mariana Kashchak — Director of the Ukrainian Educational Platform and UCU alumna
- Anytchka — Ukrainian singer
“This event supports a cause that is so important to the Ukrainian people. We support continued education in this war torn country as these students will soon become leaders in Ukraine’s fight for freedom.” – Maksym Butkevych
Why this partnership matters
The luncheon continues a vital mission: empowering the students, faculty and critical programs at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Every gift is a direct investment in the ethical, intellectual and spiritual leaders Ukraine needs to rebuild and thrive.
The challenges facing Ukraine remain immense. UCU continues to answer the call by expanding its leadership in holistic health support, scholarships, and educating the nation’s future changemakers.
Scholarships are at the heart of that work. They make it possible for talented young people to keep studying and preparing to lead, even in wartime. That’s why Baird Law Group chose to sponsor scholarships at this year’s event.
Grateful to stand together
We are deeply grateful to the Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation, to Dr. Tymiak Lindell, and to everyone who came together on November 1 in solidarity with Ukraine’s students. Baird Law Group looks forward to continuing to support this essential cause.
If you’d like to help, you can learn about supporting a UCU student through the Foundation’s scholarship program or visit ucufoundation.org.