Serving the Community

In recognition of Earth Day, the Firm participated in a community clean-up of Bear Creek Park and Shoreline on April 13, 2019.  The event was led by a local nonprofit, Clean Bread and Cheese Creek Community Cleanups, in conjunction with American Rivers, Trash Free Maryland, National Public Lands Day and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay as part of their annual Project Clean Stream. Chris McMahan and his two children, Alex Montanio, and Ashley Rosenblatt collected trash and recyclables along the shore of Bear Creek in a historic park where both British and American troops set up positions during the War of 1812.  

In April 2019, our attorneys and staff donated 11 boxes of clothing, 9 full suits, 55 shirts and 12 jackets to the Harambee Center, Dress for Success and Sharp Dressed Man. On April 10, 2019, Lauren Lake, an associate who helped coordinate the clothing drive, educated children at the Harambee Center about her job as an attorney and how to dress professionally. The Harambee Center is open year-round providing a supportive, safe environment where students can receive tutoring, trauma-informed programming, and exposure to arts and cultural enrichments. 

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a group of Gordon Feinblatt attorneys and staff, including (from left to right) Lauren Lake, Bob Gaumont, Alex Montanio, Kristin Ferraro, Ashley Rosenblatt and Danielle Zoller, participated in a day of service at Second Chance on January 21, 2019. Second Chance provides people, materials and the environment with a second chance.  They deconstruct buildings and homes, salvage usable materials and make those available to the public. With the revenue generated, Second Chance provides job training and workforce development for those with employment obstacles in the Baltimore region.

On December 1, 2018, Lauren Lake, Ashley Rosenblatt, Andrew Wichmann and Alex Montanio participated in a 5K run to benefit Santa Claus Anonymous. Santa Claus Anonymous provides anonymous assistance in the form of gift certificates redeemable at local merchants in the Baltimore area to aid families in the purchase of toys, clothing, or books for holiday presents to bring Christmas to over 30,000 children every year.

On November 12, 2018, the Firm hosted a USO Pack 4 Troops service project in honor of Veteran's Day and the 100^th anniversary of the end of WWI.  Attorneys and staff donated snacks and supplies, wrote notes of gratitude and encouragement, and worked together to assemble 113 care packages, which the USO will distribute to local service members. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gordon Feinblatt attorneys and staff participated in a "Wear Pink and Jeans Day" on October 19, 2018. The Firm raised money and showed its support for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Susan G. Komen Foundation helps to save lives by ensuring that all people receive the care they need and works to find breakthroughs to prevent and cure breast cancer.

On October 6, 2018, a group of volunteers from Gordon Feinblatt and the UMD and UB Chapters of the Black Law Student Association participated in the Civic Works Ricky Myers Day of Service. The Day of Service brought together hundreds of volunteers to work on a variety of projects from painting schools to creating community gardens and cleaning up parks. Among those pictured include Chris McMahan, Lauren Lake, Alex Montanio, Bob Gaumont and Donna Ferguson.

In June of 2018, the Firm hosted a book drive to benefit the Maryland Book Bank. Over two weeks, Firm personnel donated more than 772 books. Caroline Sweet led the drive. The Book Bank has provided over 1.8 million books to children, teachers, schools and other organizations saving those who received the books over $14 million and providing vital educational resources to those in need.

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, Ashley Rosenblatt (left) and Kristin Ferraro (right) volunteered at City of Refuge Baltimore (formerly Baltimore Dream Center). City of Refuge Baltimore hosts a variety of programs in five key impact areas, health & wellness, housing, human trafficking, vocational training and youth development, to support our community, regardless of color, class or circumstance.

The Firm is an annual sponsor of the Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees to raise funds for children with disabilities, and their families. Each year, staff of the Firm work together to create an annual theme, shop for supplies, and decorate the Gordon Feinblatt tree, including this "Simply Christmas" themed tree for the November 2017 Festival. The Festival continues to increase awareness of the Institute’s work by creating a spectacular event for the greater Baltimore community to enjoy.

On November 11, 2017, (from left to right) James Handley, Alex Montanio and Chris Rahl participated in the Paul's Place Huff & Puff 5K. Paul’s Place provides programs, services, and support that strengthen individuals and families, fostering hope, personal dignity and growth in the Washington Village/Pigtown neighborbood and the surrounding Southwest Baltimore communities.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Firm's Race for the Cure team, Gordon Feinblatt attorneys and staff participated in Pink Friday. On October 15, 2017 the Firm's Race for the Cure team ran in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Maryland Race for the Cure. The Susan G. Komen Maryland mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

On July 12, 2017, seven Gordon Feinblatt attorneys, (from left to right) Chris Rahl, Chastity Threadcraft, Alex Montanio, Peter Rosenwald, Michele Walsh, Bryan Mull and Leslie Cumber, helped sort and package food and supplies at Maryland Food Bank. Each day, Maryland Food Bank distributes more than 112,000 meals to local shelters, food pantries, faith-based organizations and schools.

On March 6, 2017, a team of attorneys and staff, including (from left to right) Ashley Rosenblatt, Chastity Threadcraft, Chris Rahl, Richard Topaz, Michele Walsh and Leslie Cumber, volunteered for lunch service at Helping Up Mission. Helping Up Mission is a community of hope, helping men fighting addiction and homelessness get their lives back.

As Secretary of the Board of Directors of Harford Family House, Laura Johnson, a Member of the Firm, (pictured on the left) played an active role in the organization's 8th Annual Hope in Handbags event on November 5, 2016, which featured a silent auction and retail sale for new and gently used designer handbags. The money raised at this event helps Harford Family House provide housing & support to homeless families with children in Harford County, MD.

As Chairman of the Board of Directors of Maryland Food Bank, Peter Rosenwald, a Member of the Firm, (pictured on the right, in orange) advocates the Firm's engagement with the organization. On September 20, 2016, Peter was invited on-field to receive donations from OriolesREACH and United Concordia Dental to benefit the organization. Maryland Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization, leading the movement to end hunger in Maryland.