We’re only as strong as our communities

At Dinsmore, we value giving time in the service of others. We’re as proud of the passion our team demonstrates as much as the contributions they make.

Each year, we handle a wide range of pro bono matters using our training, experience and skills to make legal services accessible, regardless of circumstance.

In every location we serve, our attorneys and business professionals volunteer their time to community service and initiatives, ranging from larger coordinated causes to individualized efforts within each community involving local charities, food banks and non-profit organizations.

Highlights

Dinsmore team members standing in front of a screen after a presentation

Louisville, KY

Enhancing paralegal skills with Legal Aid Society

Dinsmore’s Louisville office frequently collaborates with the Legal Aid Society to assist in pro-bono cases and out reach for clients in underserved communities. Regional Office Administrator Heather O’Gara and senior paralegal Lori McCloud presented during a conference hosted by Legal Aid that was focused on enhancing paralegals’ skills and how they can get involved with LAS. During their presentations, Heather and Lori shared useful tips in building a reputation in the legal industry and the networking and other resources available for paralegals.

Dinsmore team prepares meals in a kitchen

Chicago, IL

Chicago men’s and Women’s Centers

Attorneys and business professionals in the Firm’s Chicago office partnered up with Breakthrough Chicago Men’s and Women’s Centers for their Dinsmore Day of Service. The office has volunteered with the Center for the last four years to serve meals and help provide other services to people in need. Through the services they provide, Breakthrough has worked with more than 20,000 residents in the community with housing, health and education program

Three Dinsmore employees in a conference room with boxes and bags of canned food donations.

Lexington, KY

Keeneland Concours d’Elegance for UK Children’s Hospital

Lexington partner Chris Cashen was among the car enthusiasts enjoying the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. Cashen serves on the Car Acquisition Committee and board for the event, which benefits the UK Children’s Hospital and has raised over $900,000 since its inception.

Dinsmore team supporting Indianapolis community

Indianapolis, IN

Supporting the Indianapolis community

Dinsmore’s Indianapolis office joined forces with non-profit organizations in the community for their Dinsmore Day of Service. At Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, volunteers helped prepare nearly 11,000 meals to be distributed to families in need while others packaged and sorted donations for Midwest Food Bank. Another group spent time with the patients at Joy’s House Adult Day Service, an adult services and care facility and at the Wheeler Mission, which provides services to the unhoused community in the area. The office also held a collection drive for Indiana Youth Group, a local organization that assists LGBTQ+ young people.

Dinsmore has supported the Foster Love Project's mission to provide essential items to children in foster care.

Pittsburgh, PA

Supporting the Foster Love Project during the holidays

Dinsmore’s Pittsburgh office wrapped up their annual holiday collection drive in partnership with Foster Love Project. For 5+ years, Dinsmore has proudly supported the organization’s mission to provide essential items and comfort to children in foster care and the families who care for them.

Dinsmore employees at a bowling alley during a Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids fundraiser.

Huntington, WV

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake Battle of the Barristers

Our Huntington office sponsored the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake Battle of the Barristers. Proceeds support youth mentoring in the West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio areas surrounding Huntington.

Dinsmore attorneys during a Ray Herrell Leadership Institute session.

West Virginia

West Virginia Bar Foundation Lawyer Leadership Institute

Congratulations to Dinsmore associate Ray Harrell, one of 12 attorneys chosen to attend West Virginia Bar Foundation Lawyer Leadership Institute, which helps train young attorneys for future influential positions.

Organizations we support

We encourage our attorneys and staff to get involved in their communities by serving on boards or volunteering.

Dinsmore is committed to investing time and resources into initiatives that make a positive impact on our communities. This includes service on boards and volunteering by our attorneys and business professionals, as well as partnering with local charitable organizations to provide financial support and resources to those in need.

Josh Lorentz,
Managing Partner and Chairman