Jan 29 – Events, In the Community, Press Releases
Oldest law firm in San Diego kicks-off 75-year anniversary with volunteer event at USO
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – January 29, 2014 – Higgs Fletcher & Mack, San Diego’s oldest and one of the largest law firms kicked-off its 2014 “7,500 Hour Volunteer Challenge” campaign yesterday (Tuesday, January 28) at USO San Diego’s downtown facility.
(From left to right): Christina Bobb, attorney at Higgs Fletcher & Mack and Norma Reyes, Program Coordinator for USO San Diego.
More than 20 firm participants turned out to serve dinner to more than 200 service members as well as present a $1,000 check to the non-profit organization.
“Supporting our military men and women and their families is extremely important to us,” said Christina Bobb, attorney at Higgs Fletcher & Mack and past service member. “As a firm with a number of former military personnel, we understand the sacrifices they make day in and day out.”
Higgs Fletcher & Mack staff serves dinner to military families at the USO.
The USO provides support services, as well as a “home away from home,” for all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. As part of Higgs Fletcher & Mack’s “7,500 Hour Volunteer Challenge,” over 140 firm employees will be donating their time throughout the year to serve the San Diego community; the firm will also provide monetary contributions to a number of non-profits where they volunteer time. The campaign is in conjunction with the firm’s 75th anniversary.
To view a timeline of Higgs Fletcher & Mack’s history, please visit www.higgslaw.com/san-diego-law-firm/history.
About Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Celebrating 75 years in 2014, Higgs Fletcher & Mack is San Diego’s oldest full-service law firm. Deeply committed to the San Diego Region and workplace diversity in the legal community, the firm continues to expand and evolve its expertise and firm membership. They are proud to be an original signatory to The San Diego County Bar Association’s Diversity Pledge and the founder of the Annual Diversity Scholarship at the University of San Diego School of Law. The firm continues to be a leader in diversity efforts and a strong supporter of professional development in the legal community. For more information, visit www.Higgslaw.com.