Robinson Bradshaw is committed to our clients and to the communities in which we do business. Our firm has a strong tradition of public service to a wide range of charitable, professional and community organizations, dating back to our founding in 1960. The firm encourages and supports our lawyers who give back to the community through volunteerism, leadership and financial support.
Community Service
Beyond pro bono work, the firm actively encourages its individuals to pursue service work for organizations that appeal to their unique interests. This is reflected in a diverse set of leadership positions with boards of bar associations, boards of education and various environmental, charitable, religious and civic organizations. To encourage community service, employees are given a day to volunteer at an organization of their choice.
Financial Support
Our firm donates time, as well as our resources by providing financial support through sponsorships, donations and partnerships. Recent examples include a commitment to the Endowment Campaign for the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, a 10-year commitment for the Carolina Theatre renovation project, sponsorship of the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Carolinas Center for Legal Advocacy and donations to organizations including the Women’s Impact Fund, Safe Alliance, Atrium Health Foundation and the Urban Land Institute.
Awards & Recognition
Robinson Bradshaw and our attorneys are frequently recognized for community involvement. Examples of awards and recognition include:
- United Way’s Firm of the Year Award for the Legal Industry Cup Competition in charitable giving
- Several attorneys have received the Citizen Lawyer Award, presented by the North Carolina Bar Association to lawyers who provide exemplary public service to their communities. Firm recipients include Rob Harrington, Brandon Lofton, Kate Gordon Maynard, Blaine Sanders, Angie Vincent, John Wester and Julian Wright.
Public & Bar Service
Five of our lawyers – Russell Robinson, Bob Sink, Ward McKeithen, Rob Harrington and Cary Davis – have served as president of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Bob Sink previously served as president of the North Carolina State Bar. John Wester served as president of the North Carolina Bar Association, Rob Harrington is currently president-elect and Matt Sawchak is a vice president.
In addition, Richard Vinroot was a member of the Charlotte City Council from 1983-91 and mayor of the city of Charlotte from 1991-95. And, Ward McKeithen served as a member of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education from 1976-88.
