About Us
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:
- American Leadership Forum
- American River Rotary Club
- Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court
- Aerospace Museum of California
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento
- California Grocers Association Educational Foundation
- California Lawyers Association Environmental Fellowship
- California Real Estate for Women
- Capital Pro Bono
- Capital Public Radio
- Capital Region Family Business Center
- Capital Stage
- Center for Land-Based Learning
- City of Refuge Sacramento
- El Dorado Community Foundation
- Fairytale Town
- Food Literacy Center
- Gold Country Wildlife Rescue
- Greater Sacramento Economic Council
- Habitat for Humanity
- Happy Tails
- Junior Achievement of Sacramento
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
- KVIE Public Television
- Legal Services of Northern California
- McGeorge Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Center
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County
- Mondavi Center for the Arts
- Multiplier Projects
- Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation
- Phoebe’s Fund
- RedRover
- Rotary Club of Davis
- Rotary Club of Sacramento
- Runnin’ for Rhett
- Sacramento Chinese of Indochina Friendship Association
- Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
- Sacramento Community Regional Foundation
- Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
- Sacramento Literacy Foundation (formerly Sacramento Public Library Foundation)
- Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation
- Sacramento Tree Foundation
- Sacramento Zoo
- Shalom School
- Stockton / San Joaquin Emergency Food Bank and Family Services
- Stockton Symphony
- Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation
- Sutter Medical Foundation
- United Way California Capital Region
- Valley Vision
- Water Education Foundation
- Women in Environment
- Yolo Community Foundation
Community News
Together We Build: Women Build 2026
This past Saturday, we were proud to once again sponsor and participate in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s annual Women Build 2026 in Citrus Heights. Held throughout March, Women Build brings together hundreds of women from a wide range of industries and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful impact by helping construct safe, affordable housing for families across the Greater Sacramento region.
Downey Brand Joins LSNC Race for Justice on Valentine’s Day Weekend
Downey Brand attorneys and staff once again laced up their running shoes and joined the Valentine Run/Walk “Race for Justice” in support of Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC). Traditionally held on the second Saturday in February, this year’s event coincided with Valentine’s Day, making for a fun and meaningful way to spend the weekend.
Downey Brand Celebrates 50 Years of Impact with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS)—a milestone celebrating five decades of partnership, service, and community impact. On Thursday, February 19, members of the Downey Brand team had the privilege of volunteering with SFBFS, helping sort fresh produce for local families.
Celebrating Leadership Sacramento’s Ribbon Cutting at Alchemist CDC’s Oak Park Sol Community Garden
Congratulations to the Sacramento Metro Chamber Leadership Sacramento Class of 2025 on the ribbon-cutting for its community service project at Alchemist CDC’s Oak Park Sol Community Garden on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Throughout the year, this impressive group of local leaders contributed hundreds of volunteer hours and raised $193K in cash and in-kind donations to enhance the community garden. Their collective efforts helped create a welcoming gathering space, upgrade the outdoor kitchen, add art and educational signage, and expand the garden’s capacity to grow food for local distribution.
Back-to-School Smiles with United Way
This year, our team partnered with United Way California Capital Region to help local students in the Robla School District start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Together, our attorneys and staff donated more than 50 backpacks along with bins of school supplies—everything from crayons and scissors to notebooks, binders, and pencil pouches.
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.