Community

At Downey Brand, we believe our impact goes beyond the billable hour. We take pride in supporting the communities where we live and work—not just through sponsorships and in-kind services but also through the active participation of our attorneys and professional staff.

From our three offices across California, our team participates in, contributes to, and supports more than 50 community organizations and programs. Many of our attorneys and professional staff volunteer their time and leadership, serving on nonprofit boards and directly engaging in initiatives that make a meaningful difference. For us, giving back is more than financial support—it’s about personal involvement and a longstanding commitment to strengthening our communities.

We are proud to support and collaborate with a wide range of organizations, including:


Community News

Together We Build: Women Build 2025

This past Saturday, we sponsored and participated in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s annual Women Build, a month-long event in March where over 600 women of all different industries and backgrounds join Habitat for Humanity on the jobsite to make a positive impact by building accessible housing in the Greater Sacramento and Yolo regions.

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Downey Brand Takes Strides Toward Justice at the 2025 LSNC Valentine Run

It was another picture-perfect Saturday morning for the 22nd annual Valentine Run, and team Downey Brand enjoyed getting our steps in while supporting Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) and its mission to fight poverty and provide quality legal services to individuals and families in need in our community.

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Christopher Kolkey Appointed to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area’s Board of Directors

Downey Brand proudly announces that partner Christopher Kolkey has joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area’s Board of Directors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national transformative mentoring organization committed to empowering the next generation. Since 1904, the organization has worked under the core belief that every child possesses incredible potential.

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Thomas Gherini Joins Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra’s Board of Directors

Downey Brand is delighted to announce that attorney Thomas Gherini has been appointed to serve on the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra’s Board of Directors.

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of people in the Greater Sacramento Region and beyond through the power of music.

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Downey Brand: Sharing the Warmth This Holiday Season

And that’s a wrap for Downey Brand’s annual Winter Coat Drive! Throughout the month of November, our firm collected nearly 60 new and gently used coats to donate to individuals and families in need of extra warmth and comfort this holiday season.

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