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Boston attorneys gathered for a charity cornhole tournament, raising over $60,000 for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Organized by Seyfarth Shaw, the event featured 10 law firms competing for a noble cause. With a focus on community support, all entry fees directly benefited those facing food insecurity. Seyfarth won the tournament, and the event highlighted the legal community’s commitment to addressing local challenges.
Boston lawyers gathered for a charity cornhole tournament on September 30, raising over $60,000 for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Organized by Lynn A. Kappelman and Katherine E. Perrelli from Seyfarth Shaw, the event was prompted by a conversation with the food bank’s CEO, Catherine D’Amato, regarding a significant loss of federal funding that threatened access to healthy food for SNAP recipients.
A total of ten law firms participated in the tournament, each contributing $5,000 for their team entry. With a focus on maximizing donations to the food bank, the organizers secured sponsorships from nine local businesses, which covered the costs of the tournament setup, ensuring that all entry fees went directly to supporting the food bank.
The participating law firms included Seyfarth, Goodwin, Hinckley Allen, Morgan Brown, Morgan Lewis, Todd & Weld, Latham & Watkins, Lando & Anastasi, Littler, and Mintz. Teams crafted promotional items, with Morgan, Brown & Joy designing T-shirts that humorously declared “Motion to Toss.”
Seyfarth emerged victorious in the tournament, defeating Goodwin in a closely fought championship match. Anthony S. Califano from Seyfarth was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance during the games. Teams expressed enthusiasm for the event and indicated a desire to participate in future tournaments, which organizers hope to expand to other cities where Seyfarth operates.
The cooperative spirit among legal firms at the fundraiser was widely praised, marking this event as a unique occasion for the Boston legal community to unite for a charitable cause. Kappelman noted that this was the first time such a gathering had occurred among Boston’s law firms to support a charity.
The Greater Boston Food Bank, a key beneficiary of the event, has been facing challenges due to reduced federal funding, significantly impacting its capacity to provide nutritious food to local communities. The funds raised during the tournament will assist in alleviating food insecurity in the area, particularly for families reliant on SNAP benefits.
In addition to the immediate financial support, the event has fostered a sense of community and collaboration among local legal entities, with plans for potential awards or trophies for future tournaments being discussed. The event’s success not only highlighted the critical issue of food insecurity but also demonstrated the commitment of Boston’s legal professionals to contributing positively to their community.
As the event concludes, the enthusiasm from participants and organizers alike hints at a promising future for this charitable initiative, with prospects for its growth and evolution in the coming years.
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