HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
Blank Rome launched a microsite to support the American Red Cross hurricane relief efforts for both Hurricanes Helene and Milton that impacted the southern states. Our contributions helped those responding to and recovering from the disasters— raising more than $ 20,000. Colleagues also volunteered their personal time and resources to hurricane relief via SpaceX / Starlink and Operation Airdrop.
UNITED WAY GIVING CAMPAIGN
At Blank Rome, we value the opportunity to contribute to United Way’ s mission to enhance health and well-being for all. Our employee giving initiative allows donations through payroll deductions to various causes, including 160 agencies fighting poverty or any nonprofit 501( c)( 3). Last year, the campaign raised more than $ 100,000.
LIGHT-THE-NIGHT WALKS
Blank Rome formed a national fundraising team for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society(“ LLS”) Light the Night Walk. The inspiring event unites approximately one million people across the nation to celebrate, honor, and remember those affected by cancer. Participants carry illuminated lanterns and gather for an uplifting ceremony and meaningful group walk. In total, Blank Rome raised $ 23,000 for the LLS.
FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS
Blank Rome partnered with the American Red Cross wildfire relief efforts to launch a dedicated fundraising website to support those most affected by the fires. The firm raised more than $ 116,000. Additionally, Blank Rome’ s Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Team provided a comprehensive set of government, insurance recovery, emergency, and health resources for Blank Rome colleagues and their families, friends, and clients.
Volunteering for Hurricane Helene relief.
Keynote speech at the 2024 Adopt-a-Center event from Ajay Patel, Associate General Counsel at Amazon Studios.
ADOPT-A-CENTER UPDATE
Volunteers at Blank Rome ' s annual Adopt-A-Center event.
Blank Rome’ s Adopt-a-Center Program partners with local nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles to support underserved children and families. Most recently, Blank Rome partnered with C5 Los Angeles, an organization dedicated to empowering high-potential teens from under-resourced communities by preparing them for leadership roles in school, college, and beyond. Together, they hosted a Shark Tank-inspired Career Day, where 60 teens developed and pitched innovative business plans to a panel of judges. The event featured a keynote by Ajay Patel, Associate General Counsel at Amazon Studios, and included mentorship from professionals across diverse industries. The day offered students a unique opportunity to gain real-world insights and build confidence in their future career paths.
Washington, D. C., office chairs Jim Kelly and Shawn Wright with the Duke Ellington Student Holiday Card Design contest winner.
First, second, and third place student designs.
Blank Rome teams at Light the Night Walks.
DUKE ELLINGTON PARTNERSHIP
For the last 26 years, our Annual Holiday Card Design Contest has been an integral part of the fall curriculum at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The contest inspires students to think analytically and experiment with new artistic techniques while reimagining our annual holiday card. Each year, students are celebrated for their creativity, and the winning artists are awarded prizes along with a monetary donation from Blank Rome to the school.
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