Project, which assists individuals in immigration detention throughout Australia, who have been refused refugee status and have the right to judicial review. disadvantaged Indigenous children in inner city Sydney. which involves mentoring disadvantaged young adults and assisting them obtain a university education. advice to those who cannot otherwise afford access to justice and the Sustainability Advantage Program, run by the New South Wales State Government (Office of Environment and Heritage). The firm is committed to implementing and monitoring sustainability initiatives, to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices across our offices. involved as honorary directors, voluntary members, committee members and/or honorary advisors for a large number of not-for-profits, welfare agencies, schools, universities, aged care facilities, hospitals, family welfare centers, local parish bodies, sports clubs, community clubs and charitable trusts and foundations. In fact, three of their lawyers have been made a member of the Order of Australia for their service to the community. Clayton & Beveridge represents dozens of children. But the firm's mission to help children extends beyond the courtroom and into the community. Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge volunteers in community service efforts that help protect, benefit and lift up children. Each year, the firm sponsors two main events that encompass this mission: the firm's annual RESPECT Contest and the Music City Christmas Run. The RESPECT Contest was created by the firm's founding partner, Randy Kinnard. As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Randy noticed a decline in respectful behavior within the legal community. In order to do its part to stop the downward trend and to spread awareness about the importance of respect, the firm started the RESPECT Contest. The firm asks fifth graders across the Middle Tennessee area what respect is and what it means to them. They are asked to draw a picture illustrating their point. Each year the top entries are recognized at a special celebration at the courthouse, attended by teachers, principals, students, families and friends. The response to the RESPECT Contest has been so overwhelming that a book, compiling some of the most thoughtful and touching responses, will soon be published. Profits from the sale of the book, Respect: Through the Eyes of Children, will benefit charitable organizations whose missions are to help children. the past several years also has been the presenting sponsor of the Music City Christmas Run to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. The annual event, a holiday-themed 5K walk and run, has raised thousands of dollars to help fund Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. community service efforts are guided by a charity committee, which seeks input from all attorneys and employees in selecting the organizations that will benefit from the firm's efforts. "As a result, there is a personal connection to virtually all of the firm's charitable efforts, which helps inspire participation and enthusiasm," the firm's application said. |