Community Involvement
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is an active member in the community and encourages its attorneys to participate in professional and community organizations. Our attorneys hold leadership positions in over 77 community organizations. In addition, the Firm supports over 45 community and non-profit organizations through contributions and sponsorships.
Recent News:
Women of Eastman & Smith Continue to Bring "Shoes That Fit" to Toledo
The Women of Eastman & Smith Ltd., is proud to announce that it recently completed its second annual shoe drive through its Toledo chapter of Shoes That Fit, a non-profit organization established to help build the self-esteem of schoolchildren in need by providing them with new shoes.
This year, Eastman & Smith's shoe drive benefitted students at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Toledo's inner-city. Fifty students received new shoes and socks through this program on November 10, 2009. Last year, students of Sherman Elementary received shoes through the program.
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is a law firm of with nearly eighty attorneys in Toledo, Columbus, Findlay, and Novi, Michigan, which has provided legal services to individuals and businesses since 1844. The Women of Eastman & Smith meet monthly to discuss career development issues, network and connect with colleagues and clients, and promote diversity in the legal profession.
For more information on the Toledo chapter of Shoes That Fit or the shoe drive, please contact Lynn Luther at lvluther@eastmansmith.com or 419-241-6000.
Women of Eastman & Smith Sponsor Chicks' Mix 2009
The Women of Eastman and Smith (WES), on behalf of Eastman & Smith Ltd., will be a sponsor of the Chicks for Charity 2009 Chicks' Mix on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Victory Center, which is a local nonprofit organization that supports and educates cancer patients and those closest to them by providing individual and group programs and services in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Chicks for Charity is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 1200 women of all ages focused on helping young women gain confidence in their capabilities as donors and volunteers. The organization seeks to "inspire women to fulfill their philanthropic potential through donations of time, talent and money."
The Women of Eastman & Smith (WES) is a professional development initiative. The mission of WES is to further attract and retain talented women attorneys, foster successful client relationships and promote leadership within the firm and community.
For more information on Chicks for Charity, please visit their website at www.chicksforcharity.net.
Information on WES, can be found here.
Eastman & Smith Helps "Give Autism the Boot"
Eastman and Smith demonstrated its continuing dedication to the people of Northwest Ohio by contributing to the 2009 Give Autism the Boot (GATB) campaign. GATB is an annual community-wide event sponsored by the Great Lakes Center for Autism. The money raised is used to fund local organizations and programs that serve families affected by autism
The check presentation took place Thursday, June 18 in front of the Eastman and Smith offices. Melissa Voetsch, WTOL-TV news anchor / reporter who serves as honorary chair for the campaign, gratefully accepted the contribution.
Eastman and Smith understands that the needs of those affected by autism do not diminish in tough financial times and appreciates the importance of supporting a campaign that touches so many lives. Catina Harding, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Center for Autism, says every penny collected during the Give Autism the Boot campaign is put to good use. All donations, whether from corporations or individuals, are sincerely appreciated.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that is often evident in the first three years of life. Autism can take many forms. There is no known cause or cure. The incidence of autism in the U.S. continues to increase. One child out of every 150 born in the U.S. will have autism, making it the fastest growing disability in America.
Melissa Voetsch, who has often profiled families affected by autism in TV news stories, feels strongly about the work of the Great Lakes Center for Autism. My role in the campaign is simply to help viewers understand more about autism, and to show viewers that money generated by the Give Autism the Boot campaign isnt shipped off to some national organization, but is instead put to good use right here, in Northwest Ohio, helping our friends and neighbors.
The Great Lakes Center for Autism is dedicated to helping people with autism and their families cope with the disorder for as long as the need exists. For more information about Give Autism the Boot or to volunteer, visit www.giveautismtheboot.org or call the Great Lakes Center for Autism at
419-654-0634.
20 Under 40: Call For Nominations
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is proud to sponsor the 20 Under 40 Toledo leadership recognition program, an annual event designed to showcase young, dynamic leaders in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who are under the age of 40. The program focuses on individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers and the community. Several Eastman & Smith attorneys are past recipients, including Denise Mueller who was one of last year's winners.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 14th Annual 20 Under 40 Toledo program. Nominations are due by June 15, 2009. To be eligible, candidates must be under 40 years of age by June 30, 2009. A nomination form is attached. Nomination forms are also available in my office or can be submitted online by visiting http://www.20under40toledo.com. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Those nominated will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their career, achievements and community involvement. An independent panel of judges will select 20 candidates for recognition.
Winners will be announced on September 30, 2009 at a ticketed event held at One Seagate.
Eastman & Smith Brings Shoes That Fit to Toledo
Eastman & Smith Ltd., is proud to announce that its women attorneys have established Toledo's first chapter of Shoes That Fit, a non-profit organization established to help build the self-esteem of schoolchildren in need by providing them with new shoes. The organization was established in 1992 to help children at one elementary school in Pomona, California. Since then, Shoes That Fit has grown to help more than 770 elementary schools in 31 states. Over 633,000 new pairs of shoes and clothing items have been delivered directly to schoolchildren in need.
Eastman & Smith's shoe drive will benefit Sherman Elementary School. Over fifty students in kindergarten through the sixth grade will receive new shoes through this program. The students will receive their new shoes prior to their holiday break.
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is a law firm of with nearly eighty attorneys in Toledo, Columbus, Findlay, and Novi, Michigan, which has provided legal services to individuals and businesses since 1844. The women lawyers of Eastman & Smith meet monthly to discuss career development issues, network and connect with colleagues and clients, and promote diversity in the legal profession.
For more information on the Toledo chapter of Shoes That Fit or the shoe drive, please contact Lynn Vuketich Luther at lvluther@eastmansmith.com or Peggy M. Sturgeon at pmsturgeon@eastmansmith.com or 419-241-6000.