Seyfarth Shaw is amazing!

The most amazing thing has happened at Seyfarth Shaw, the law firm from which I am departing.  Everyone had been so supportive of my career jump, and I have been very excited to share the vision of Flying Kites with everyone there.

However, Seyfarth’s response to what Flying Kites is doing is beyond anything I could ever imagine.  Bob Nobile, a senior partner at the firm, along with Lori Almon, a managing partner, came up with the idea of throwing a fundraiser for the children of Flying Kites to coincide with my departure.

They sent out an invitation explaining their idea to help the children of Flying Kites.  A few minutes after the email went out, responses – and pledges of very generous donations – began to inundate my email box.  I sat there the whole day reading my colleague’s kind words, unable to wipe the smile off my face.

And just when I thought it couldn’t get better, it did. John Sabetta, a partner in the litigation department, challenged the firm to take the giving to the next level.  He offered to match any donations up to $1000 that came in during a one-hour period from those at the firm who had not yet donated.  In one hour, Seyfarth employees gave an additional $2400 to the Flying Kites children.

The event was amazing!  It was held at Chez Jacqueline, a restaurant in the West Village.  The owner of Chez Jacqueline generously offered his space, food, and drink to us.   There was a great turnout, and I am so grateful for everyone’s support at Seyfarth.  The firm raised over $11,000 for the children of Flying Kites, which is an absolutely amazing amount that will support our center for over two months.