Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Brigid F. Cech Samole Appointed to Chapman Partnership Board of Trustees
MIAMI, Fla. (PRWEB) May 19, 2015 -- Brigid F. Cech Samole, a shareholder in the Miami Appellate Practice of international law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Chapman Partnership for the Homeless.
Chapman Partnership is a local charitable organization that provides emergency housing, meals, job training and various types of assistance to help homeless men, women and families reach independence.
Prior to joining the Board of Trustees, Cech Samole served for 4 years as a member of the Womenade Committee of Chapman Partnership, a group that focuses on raising funds to assist the homeless women and children living at Chapman Partnership. In this capacity, Cech Samole participated in hands-on volunteer projects designed to raise awareness and revenue for Chapman Partnership . Most recently, she was involved in the planning of the 6th Annual “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Fashion Show and Luncheon. Cech Samole has been an advocate for coordinating clothing and supply drives among her colleagues at Greenberg Traurig to benefit Chapman Partnership.
“I am honored to be able to expand my involvement with the Chapman Partnership and join the Board of Trustees,” Cech Samole said. “This is a worthy organization that has made a critical impact on many residents of our community, and I look forward to ensuring they can continue to further that mission and reach even more people in need.”
"We are thrilled with the addition of Brigid Cech Samole to Chapman Partnership's Board of Trustees,” said Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, Chairman of the Board. “This is a natural progression for Brigid as she expands her participation with Chapman Partnership to a leadership role as a Trustee. We look forward to her contributions as we continue our quest to end homelessness in our community."
At Greenberg Traurig, Cech Samole focuses her practice on appellate law and trial support. She is experienced in representing clients in both state and federal courts, and brings a practical and client-driven approach to her work.
Cech Samole is involved in a multitude of professional and community organizations including: Co-Liaison (Miami office), Greenberg Traurig’s Women’s Initiative; Co-Vice Chair, Business Law Section, Appellate Subcommittee for the American Bar Association; Member, Junior League, Chair All Aboard Literacy Program (2010), Chair Inn Transition North (2009); Member, United Way Young Leaders Program; Member, United Way Women’s Leadership Council; Member, Nextgen; Member, The Florida Bar; Member, The Illinois Bar; Committee Member, National Association of Women Judges Conference (2012); Volunteer, Girls Advocacy Project (2008-2010).
About Greenberg Traurig — Miami
The Greenberg Traurig Miami office was founded in 1967 by attorneys with a business-focused approach and a tradition of community service. Since that time, the Miami office has actively supported and helped drive South Florida’s growth as an international financial and cultural center, serving as a gateway between the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In the community, the office is well-known for its “Miami Roots, Global Reach.” The attorneys advise local, national, and international companies in numerous industries and sectors, including aviation, entertainment, financial institutions, health care, international trade and customs, labor and employment, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and technology. In Florida, Greenberg Traurig serves clients from across seven offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, multi-practice law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys serving clients from 37 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is among the “Power Elite” in the 2014 BTI Client Relationship Scorecard report, which assesses the nature and strength of law firms' client relationships. For additional information, please visit http://www.gtlaw.com.
Elaine Walker, Greenberg Traurig, http://www.gtlaw.com, +1 305.579.0832, [email protected]
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