The University of Akron School of Law and the Stark County Bar Association will join forces for the annual “Law, Love and Chocolate” benefit. The event will be held from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at The Canton Club (101 Central Plaza, Suite #1200, Canton).

Local celebrities will prepare sweet treats for attendees. The menu includes a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, and a chocolate fountain. Proceeds from this event will support The Deyarmin Foundation for Veterans. The Honorable Taryn Heath, a 1982 graduate of the School of Law, will host the event.

The participating celebrities are:

• The Honorable W. Scott Gwin
• The Honorable Frank G. Forchione
• The Honorable Lee Sinclair
• The Honorable Dixie Park
• The Honorable Mary A. Falvey
• Magistrate Ali Frantz
• Magistrate David Nist
• Attorney Rick Nicodemo
• Attorney Kathleen Stoneman
• Attorney Susan Fernandez
• Attorney Blake Gerney
• Attorney Wendy Rockenfelder
• Professor J. Dean Carro
• Dr. John Park
• Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd. Attorneys
• Pitinii, Davies & Cazantzes, LLC Attorneys
• Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, Co., LPA Attorneys
• Schulman, Zimmerman and Associates
• Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA Attorneys

Tickets are $40 per person; $70 per couple in advance; or $50 per person; $85 per couple after Jan. 28. To purchase tickets, visit here or call 330-453-0685.