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When it comes to giving back to the community, we put employees in charge. Through BW Community Connection and our pro bono program, employees choose which nonprofits to support—with fundraising, expertise, or volunteering. |
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“We are incredibly proud to contribute to the community. Our community-focused initiatives reflect the firm’s dedication to creating a workplace that empowers employees and supports their incredible passion to contribute to our community across so many dimensions. Our employees’ creativity and support are truly heartwarming.”
Charlie Mullin, Chairman
"Bates White employees bring remarkable energy and enthusiasm to their casework—and pro bono is no exception. As a member of the team coordinating the firm’s pro bono efforts, I have seen firsthand the willingness to contribute and the many excellent ideas for potential projects. I am thrilled to contribute, both in a coordinating capacity and in bringing my own consulting expertise to bear."
Amanda Kurzendoerfer, Partner
"Bates White employees are passionate about opportunities to use their economic consulting skills to give back to the community—we all realize how valuable this work can be. Based on my own experience, I know this work can help nonprofits literally change lives, and to be a part of that is incredibly rewarding."
Brian McClelland, Partner
"One of the most rewarding parts about working at Bates White is helping my colleagues organize initiatives that raise money for causes they are passionate about. Bates White Community Connection programs are fulfilling and impactful, and they are a part of my day that I always look forward to."
Through our Community Connection program, employees propose and organize initiatives for nonprofits they are passionate about. We average more than 25 initiatives and donate more than $200,000 every year.
Leveraging their professional expertise, employees help nonprofits address business challenges—from performing economic analyses to testifying in legal cases.
Employees worked together to clean the community garden to make room for fall crops.
Bates White served as an expert witness for Children’s Rights to assess Alabama’s placement of children into restrictive institutional facilities.
Summer Consultants flooded colleagues' offices with balloons and held a trivia contest, raising more than $18,000 for Camp Kesem.
Employees sorted and packaged food donations at Capital Area Food Bank’s warehouse.
Employees went head-to-head in cooking their favorite dishes to support Higher Achievement.
Employees supported the National Marrow Donor Program by competing in GeoGuessr and signing up for the bone marrow registry.
