When you’re deeply ingrained in the community, community service doesn’t feel like an obligation, it’s simply neighbors helping neighbors. Jackson Kelly has a long-standing practice of supporting the communities in which our employees live and work. The Firm supports and encourages our employees to participate in causes they are passionate about, whether through volunteering, serving on a board or committee, or sponsoring an event.
Jackson Kelly takes a great deal of pride in the Jackson Kelly Education Elevators Program (JKEEP), a program the Firm founded in 2008. JKEEP is a mentoring program the Firm developed in partnership with Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia, where mentors, known as “Elevators”, are matched with students from the school. The Elevators meet with their students once a week and let the students’ interests guide their interactions. The goal of the program is to provide one-on-one attention to students at an early age and inspire self-confidence. Jackson Kelly employees form close bonds with the students and often remark that the visits are the highlight of their week.
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Jackson Kelly attorneys Tony Faini, Brittany Alston, Kalyn Noechel, John McLane, and Thomas Motes were at Chestnut Mountain Ranch helping clear brush and mulching for Day of Caring 2024. |
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In Lexington, Associate Abigail Wearden ran in the “Girls on the Run 5K” with some of her running buddies from Bowen elementary school on April 20, 2024. |
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In Morgantown on April 20, 2024, Jackson Kelly Members participated in the annual Walk MS 2024. |
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Several Jackson Kelly attorneys laced up their sneakers for the inaugural Lawyers for LUCAS 5K on April 13, 2024. The event supported the WVU Cancer Institute's LUCAS mobile unit, bringing crucial lung cancer screenings to rural communities across West Virginia. |
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Jackson Kelly's Charleston office participated in "Bags of Blessings". The entire organization was able to donate 350 bags that included toys and more. JK was happy to help be a part of this wonderful drive. |
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Once again, our Attorneys and staff have stepped up! We are excited to announce that the total monetary contribution to the United Way of Central WV by the Jackson Kelly Charleston office is $45,700! Along with this donation, we collected more than 250 items including hats, gloves, scarves, coats, hoodies, hot hands, and earmuffs. A great job by everyone on our team. Thank you! |
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We are pleased to announce our "Socktober" drive was another success. Donating over 1000 pairs of socks, 1061 to be exact, to local charities spread out across our footprint. |
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and Attorneys and staff members in our Akron, OH office came together to support breast cancer awareness. The office shared stories about the people we know, or have known, affected by this awful disease. |
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Jackson Kelly Attorneys and staff, led by Associate, Isaiah Robinson, helping out their local United Way at the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home. |
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Jackson Kelly Attorneys Ashley Harman, Zachary Warder, and Dale Harrison playing in the WVU College of Law Student Bar Association Outing. |
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We were out and about, handing out water, talking about our 200 year old history, at the return of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. |
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Jackson Kelly Attorney Catherine Wright, and her son, helping with the Kentucky flood relief effort in the summer of 2022. |
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Attorneys, Staff, and families from our Morgantown office participating in the Morgantown Area Heart Walk for the American Heart Association. |
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The Jackson Kelly Charleston Workplace Campaign for the UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA raised an impressive $43,000! This money will help fund nearly 50 programs in Kanawha, Putnam, Logan, Boone and Clay Counties, and will positively impact literally thousands of individuals in our local communities. December 21, 2021 |
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Congratulations John Zakhem on receiving a Building Dignity Award from the Rose Andom Center. Your support in the planning for the establishment and fundraising for the center is well deserved! November 12, 2021 |
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The Charleston office participated in the United Way's Day of Caring by assisting Recovery Point with a painting project. Joining us was Mayor Amy Goodwin with the City of Charleston. It was a rewarding day of service for a wonderful organization in our community. September 15, 2021 |
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The Evansville office successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Red Cross Blood Drive. Kudos to everyone who donated or attempted to donate! These contributions saved 33 lives. September 1, 2021 |
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Jackson Kelly attorneys Jason Ott, Ron Jones, and Derrick L. Maultsby, Jr. with law clerk Corey Stanford enjoyed a round of golf at the Life'sWork of Western PA 30th Annual Golf Invitational where the legendary Franco Harris served as Honorary Chair. Life’sWork of Western PA helps individuals of all ages with disabilities or other employment barriers pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. June 21, 2021 |
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Jackson Kelly recently launched an initiative to offer pro bono consultations and services to Black businesses impacted by COVID-19, the recent protests, or racial discrimination. We want to help the businesses in our communities survive and thrive during these uncertain times. To learn more, visit our Pro Bono page. June 16, 2020 |
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Our Denver office has made the holidays a little brighter for a family in need, donating almost $1,000 in toys to Volunteers of America's Adopt-A-Family program. December 20, 2019 |
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This holiday season, the Jackson Kelly Martinsburg office not only collected gifts for Toys for Tots but also participated in the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s book drive, which collected books for local children. December 20, 2019 |
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Great job to our Jackson Kelly PLLC colleagues (Doug Baker, Lea Perkins, Nicole Reed, Alaina Crislip, Michael Victorson, Sean Thomas, Nick Presley, and Rob Aliff) who participated in today's United Way Day of Caring in Charleston, WV. The team helped to repair and paint the deck and handicap ramp of the YWCA Charleston Resolve Visitation and Exchange facility. September 18, 2019 |
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For the second year, the Evansville Office has donated and cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley. Representing Jackson Kelly during brunch was (pictured above L-R) Amy Satterfield, Carsen Robinson, Karen Maurer, Jenny Aliotta and Julie Fosnaugh. July 16, 2019 |
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The Lexington office participated in the Ironcology overnight triathlon relay. Team organizer Mary Beth Naumann, Jay Ingle, and Chacey Malhouitre completed the relay on the University of Kentucky's campus to raise funds for cancer patient support care. June 14-15, 2019 |
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The Denver office participated in the Fourth Annual Charity Sporting Clays Tournament benefiting Avista Adventist Hospital. Jackson Kelly sponsored breakfast at this event, hosted by Turner Construction Company Foundation, and the event raised over $40,000 to support their efforts to promote women's health in Colorado. Pictured: Beth Chambers, Victoria Edwards, & Nicole Grimmesey. June 13, 2019 |
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Our Charleston office was honored for outstanding contributions made by local businesses to the United Way. The Firm was presented with the Top Equal Footing Shoe Fund Collection Award in recognition of the 240 pairs of shoes collected by Charleston attorneys and staff late last year. May 31, 2019 |
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Morgantown had an exciting week last week with the United Way’s Annual Day of Caring taking place on Wednesday and then Saturday. We participated/sponsored the Heart Walk for the American Heart Association. Day of Caring – Group (from left to right): Brian Jett, Brittany Alston, Eric Durst, Colin Foster, Kalyn Noechel, Jessica Showman Heart Walk – Group (left to right – back row): Faith Berg, Andrea Berg, Brittany Alston, Wendy Adkins, Connie Onken, Kalyn Noechel; in front with the sign: Aubrey Adkins May 8, 2019 |
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Jay E. Ingle, member of Jackson Kelly PLLC, has been named the 2019 recipient of the YMCA’s Red Triangle Award by the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Jay began his involvement with the YMCA in 2018 as a member of the Board of Directors. Each year the YMCA hands out awards to individuals who go above and beyond in their volunteer efforts. The Red Triangle Award is given to a YMCA of Central Kentucky volunteer whose actions exemplify the YMCA triangle — spirit, mind and body — and whose length of service and devotion to the Y’s mission have made a lasting impact on the association. It is the highest honor given in recognition of outstanding personal leadership and service over many years. February 27, 2019 |
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Jackson Kelly is very proud of our volunteers who worked on Mickey’s Kingdom. This community-built playground in Evansville, Indiana, is being constructed in only nine days. Volunteers include Kevin Halter, Joe Langerak, Julie Fosnaugh, Cassee Layne and Karen Maurer (not-pictured). September 21, 2018 |
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Jackson Kelly won the People's Choice of the law firms competing at the 20th annual Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston on June 16. Fifty chili cooks from 7 states and Canada were in competition for a spot at the World Championships. Proceeds from the event benefit HospiceCare. June 16, 2018 |
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Brian Jett, Colin Foster, Brittany Alston, Andrea Berg, Sylvia Winston-Nichols, Rebecca Morton, Connie Onken and Matt Chase in the Morgantown Office participated in the Annual United Way "Day of Caring" event by policing the WVU Arboretum. May 2, 2018 |
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The Morgantown office wore red on Feb. 2 for the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. Pictured standing from left to right are Matthew Chase, Ashley Harman, Zane Mikesell, Linda Flowers, Megan Cummons, Connie Onken, Andrea Berg, Wendy Adkins, Seth Hayes, Mark Imbrogno and Kalyn Noechel. Kneeling in front is Brian Jett. February 2, 2018 |
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Brittany Alston, Heather Gentile, Wendy and Aubrey Adkins, Connie Onken and Kalyn Noechel from the Morgantown office attended the American Heart Association “Heart Walk” on Saturday, October 21, 2017 held at the Monongalia County Ballpark. In addition to raising a total of $521 (up from $337 raised last year), the participants walked the three-mile course in honor of or in memory of a special loved one affected by heart disease. October 22, 2017 |
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The holiday spirit is thriving in the Charleston office. Jill McIntyre delivered gifts to the Marines for their Annual Toys for Tots campaign on December 7. December 7, 2017 |
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Giving doesn’t always have to be attached to a monetary value. On this day, we gave our time (and a few treats and prizes) to some wonderful residents at a local nursing home. Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of singing songs with our own “Santa Ross and his guitar”, playing lots of Bingo games, and taking a few “selfies” with the residents in between. Be on the lookout for upcoming projects being organized by the Community Service Committee. We hope that you will participate in one of the events and help us make a difference in our community! December 14, 2017 |
Below are just some of the civic and charitable organizations we support:
For more information about the Firm’s community involvement, contact marketing@jacksonkelly.com.
