Sowing Seeds
You cannot help communities only from behind a desk. Communities
need to be nurtured by people on the ground. At DLA Piper we
understand that it’s the time, commitment and enthusiasm of our
people in local offices that help develop and sustain vibrant
community relationships.
We canvass our partners, fee earners and others and listen to their
ideas for the optimal community projects. We give our offices the
autonomy to choose their areas of focus. We provide the structure
and framework and try to encourage a wide range of activities, from
fundraising and making donations to rolling up our sleeves and
getting directly involved.
Partnering with voluntary sector and nonprofit organizations
already working in our communities offers a great way to connect
and increase value. Experienced groups on the ground understand the
issues and challenges that communities face and help us direct our
efforts where they are most needed. We have long-standing community
partnerships in most jurisdictions in which we work.
Mobi 3
Facing a problem and creating a new way to address it. Leading a cross-sector consortium in the design and delivery of a ground-breaking initiative.
Keeping it Local
A central CSR effort and strategy is essential for a global legal services organization – and yet individual countries have their own unique problems.
Small is Beautiful
There is huge economic opportunity in China, but it is largely confined to a narrow band of society.
Prize-Winning Partnership
It has been four years since DLA Piper in Chicago, along with our client, Accenture, adopted Barry Elementary School on Chicago’s North Side, aiming to improve educational outcomes and raise expectations among students and their parents.