Community Involvement

Making a Difference

The West Firm is committed to the communities in which we practice and making a difference in the lives of others.  Because of this commitment, pro bono and charitable activities are an important part of what we do.  Through pro bono representation, we are able to give back to our community, while gaining new experience, heightened legal skills, and a greater sensitivity to client needs.  The West Firm also gives back to the community in other ways.  Just as an example, our firm decided to forego the printing and mailing of holiday cards and instead, donate money each year to a worthy cause.  So far, we have supported an animal rescue organization helping animals that have been abused or simply abandoned at high-kill shelters, Breast Cancer research, and Unity House, a resource for families in crisis.

Individually, our attorneys and staff are also actively involved in community activities.  Yvonne Marciano is involved with the Northeastern New York Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, where she has served as the Walk Director and Co-Chair of the Corporate Sponsorship Committee.  Cindy Monaco is committed to animal rescue work, giving her time and resources to saving animals that have been abandoned or abused.  Vicki Schlierer, Paralegal, chairs an annual benefit concert for the Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia and fundraises for the Animal Protective Foundation.

Final planning for the family walk by our own Yvonne, the Walk Director for the Race for the Cure.

The 2007 Race for the Cure 5k Run.

Our 2007 Holiday Greeting E-Card.	Attorney Cindy Monaco with Lily, one of her foster puppies.
In 2008, in lieu of Christmas Cards, we made donations to the Komen Race for the Cure in Albany and to the Neil and Jane Golub Breast Cancer Center.	At its June 11, 2009 Installation Dinner, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association presented The West Firm, PLLC with its Carol S. Knox Family Friendly Award. Pictured at the dinner (L to R) are Cindy Monaco, Yvonne Marciano, Tom West, Liz McManus and Greg Mountain.
Our 2009 Holiday Greeting E-Card.

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