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WINTER 2021/2022 USLAW MAGAZINE U S L A W
FACES FROM THE 2021 FALL CLIENT CONFERENCE IN COLORADO SPRINGS. Rod Umberger, chair of USLAW NETWORK from Williams Kastner in Washington and Oregon, meets with Erica Dhawan, author, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the Fall 2021 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference.
Hanson Bridgett Partner Dennis McQuaid (pictured) and his wife, Susan, were honored at the Night At The Tuscany Gala held by the North Bay Children’s Center. They were honored with the prestigious Champion for Children Award for 2021, for their long and impactful contributions to NBCC and children in the North Bay in general. Hanson Bridgett has long been a sponsor of this organization and had a table consisting of proud partners and clients. Hanson Bridgett also sponsored the Bay Scholars’ 8th Annual Giving Thanks by Giving Back Luncheon, Swords to Plowshares Veteran’s Day Concert & Reception, and the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley’s LACY Honors Virtual Luncheon in recognition of the Law Foundation’s work to improve the lives of children and youth facing abuse, entry into the foster care system, and homelessness.
Fall 2021 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference attendees enjoyed time on the ice (and learning the nuances of curling) at the World Arena Ice Hall, a U.S. Olympic training facility. The Ice Hall is one of the finest training facilities in the world and is home to dozens of world-class figure skaters and the renowned Broadmoor Skating Club.
Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. attorneys Marshall Crane (left), Adam Crain (center) and Grace Brown (second from right) attended the “Give to Gain Gala” benefitting the South Carolina Special Olympics in October. The lawyers have been involved with the Special Olympics through its connection with the Sout Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division.
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In September, Baird Holm was proud to sponsor and participate in the Out of Darkness Omaha walk. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC (JSH) in Arizona sponsored the annual 911 Tower Challenge to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of first responders and military. The event was held at the Gila River Arena, home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Participants climbed 2071 steps representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. The JSH team included Derek Graffious, Michele Molinario, Joe Popolizio, Brian Ripple and Julie Wanner.
Holly Howanitz, a partner at Wicker Smith in Jacksonville, Florida, regularly participates in her local running scene, and it’s often a family affair. She often crosses the finish line with her husband and son by her side. Together, Howanitz and her family have participated in more than a dozen races in the last year. Through running, they have helped raise vital funds for many organizations like the Children’s Miracle Network, local high school track and cross country programs, the “beautification of Historic San Marco,” Ronald MacDonald House and more.
