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Stephanie Dutchess Trudeau

CMBF President

enerous, inspiring and dedicated I have been lucky that my chosen
board members are serving the I give to the CMBF because profession in the law has
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar I am motivated by the afforded me the opportunity to
Foundation during the 2018–2019 impact this foundation has make meaningful contributions
Gterm. They are fundraising, acting on workforce development to our community and so
as ambassadors for the organization, and donating in my beloved hometown the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar
their personal funds. These are individuals who — CLE — and because Grant Foundation seems a particularly appropriate
go above and beyond. It is motivating to hear Thornton stands with me and supports my way for me to do that.
directly from them about the reasons they give to community involvement and the mission – Kathie Brandt, Thompson Hine LLP
the Foundation. of the CMBF.
– Rosanne Aumiller, Grant Thornton
I give because of the real and
The Foundation does a lot with the measurable impact that the
resources it has. It keeps expenses I have joined the board and CMBA/CMBF makes in
to a minimum so it can do the continue to contribute Cleveland as a whole. One
most good with the funds it financially because of all example that hits home for me
raises. It is and has been a positive the incredible work that the is the success that the CMBA/CMBF
force for good in our community. organization does to ensure has had in giving kids in our community the
– Mitchell Blair, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP justice for all. Since joining the guidance and financial support needed to
board, I realize how many attorneys graduate from law school and become role
are contributing to the health of our models and success stories for other kids.
I give because the Foundation’s community, volunteering countless hours – Matthew A. Secrist, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
work sits at the crossroads of to ensure people have access to legal
law, justice, education and education and support. Very special for
human kindness, led by the me is the work we do in Cleveland schools I enjoy volunteering because
kindest group of people I have to get kids interested in law, politics and it offers the chance to give
ever known: Cleveland lawyers. inspire them to continue education. I am something back and make a
– Jonathan Leiken, Diebold Nixdorf honored to be a part of CMBA, and, while, difference to the people in our
not an attorney myself, always look for community! It’s proven that the
ways I can contribute to the cause. more we give, the happier we feel-
I give to the Foundation because – Elena A. Ray, PNC Bank and while that is all true, it gives me a sense of
it provides the funding “life accomplishment while building social networks
blood” for the CMBA’s award- that I may not otherwise engage with on a daily
winning community outreach I include the Foundation in basis! I’m proud to be part of doing good!
and pipeline programs. my annual giving because – Lee Ann O’Brien, McGregor
– Carter Strang, Tucker Ellis LLP it serves my profession
and my community in
so many amazing ways, Our law firm supports the
I give to the Foundation because including opening paths into Foundation because of the
I believe in the Bar’s programs the profession for young people and important work it does to
that advance diversity and contributing to the integrity of the legal fund the many Bar Association
inclusion in our community, system for practitioners, businesses, and programs which reach out to do
and am committed to sustaining individuals. good works for our community and
and improving them. – Meredith Shoop, Littler Mendelson which help brighten our children’s future.
– Barton Bixenstine, Bixenstine Resolutions LLC – Kerin Kaminski, Giffen and Kaminski, LLC
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