Local Peer Group Grows into Community Impact Driver for Denver’s Legal Industry
Local Peer Group Grows into Community Impact Driver for Denver’s Legal Industry
In an industry often defined by individual practice, a shared commitment to giving back has created an ecosystem where local legal professionals can come together to address pressing community needs.
“There is a real access to justice issue in this country. The number of people who can’t afford to receive legal help is enormous,” said Jayme Ritchie, Director of Pro Bono and Community Impact at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. But Jayme has seen a rise in pro bono work in Denver, which encompasses any work an attorney does for a client at no charge.
Recap of Striking the Balance: The S and G in ESG Reporting
The environmental, social, governance (ESG) field is constantly evolving, but there are strategies and practices you can embrace now to prepare for upcoming changes. Our speakers discussed the importance of tying ESG goals to business strategies and developing shared ownership of goals. Keep an eye on voluntary regulations, like human capital management, that will likely become mandatory in the future. With the convergence of ESG and financial reporting, set standards to ensure your data is complete, consistent, comparable and reliable.
Thank you to Catherine Ziac Boyd and Rachel Mountin for sharing their insights and expertise.
Measuring for Impact & ROI Recap
To demonstrate your impact, remember that ROI is not just the data; it is the storytelling and personal highlights.
To measure for impact, you must determine the why, your specific goals aligned with business objections and identify the story of your cumulative impact for your communities.
Thank you to Angie Ruddell of Lockheed Martin, Jenna McFarlane of Bellco Credit Union and Paul Kelly of Vail Resorts for sharing their insights and expertise. Thank you to Amy Moynihan for being our moderator.
Pledge-Signers 2nd Survey Results Now Live!
This was originally shared in the B:CIVIC community newsletter on March 15, 2022.
Colorado Companies Uniting Against Racism Pledge Results
Since the pledge’s launch in July 2020, 130+ companies and community organizations have committed to the Colorado Companies Uniting Against Racism pledge.
CSR in Action. Connect & Engage.
Originally shared in the B:CIVIC newsletter on 10.12.2021.