Case Studies
We've turned beachcombing into a community project for keeping beaches cleaner

On a warm late September Saturday in Santa Barbara, a small but determined group of Brownstein employees stormed the city’s much-beloved East Beach on a mission — to help keep it clean. They were participating in United Way of Santa Barbara’s 2008 Day of Caring and California Coastal Clean-Up Day, as a way to give back to the communities where we live, work and play.

When all was said and done, on that day, 500+ volunteers picked up over a ton of trash and nearly 600 pounds of recyclables from 19 local beaches stretching some 35 miles along Santa Barbara County’s beautiful coast. We are proud that Brownstein played a small role in showing community support for our shared natural resources.

Giving back is a cornerstone of Brownstein and has been formalized by our Community Relations department’s Karma Committees in each office. We believe a profession is what one does, not who one is. Our founders have established a culture that not only fosters the development of great lawyers, but also demands a steadfast commitment to serving our community both as a firm and as individuals. We encourage every attorney and staff member to find a cause they’re passionate about and get involved.

The United Way of Santa Barbara’s Day of Caring is a community-focused project where volunteers work at over 50 local charitable organizations. California Coastal Cleanup Day is the country’s premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment.

To learn more about Brownstein’s Community Relations initiatives including Project Karma, please email Amy Venturi, Director of Community Relations. You are also invited to download our 2008 Community Relations Report.