Community

Graves Dougherty takes seriously its responsibility to give back to the community that has sustained the firm for so long.

Graves Dougherty is committed to working with organizations in the local community. We recognize the importance of giving back and the long lasting difference it makes in our neighborhood.

Throughout the year, members of the firm organize various events and drives to contribute to families in need, food banks and other organizations

Austin Industry Events

We gather a group and attend different industry events, CLE’s with the Austin Bar, speaking engagements, trainings, conferences, and more.

Lora Livingston Fellowship

The firm has been a continuous sponsor of the Lora Livingston Fellowship. Each year an L1 law student joins Graves Dougherty for a summer internship. They are set up with attorney mentors and provided with the opportunity to learn first hand from attorneys in different practice areas.

San Juan Diego Catholic High School Corporate Work Study Program

Graves Dougherty was one of the first businesses to sign on as a Corporate Partner for an innovative work-study program that gives students at Austin’s San Juan Diego Catholic High School an opportunity to receive real-world experience in a business setting. Graves Dougherty has employed students every year since 2002. The program complements the student’s education process and enables them to earn money towards their school tuition.

United Way Capital Area

Each year, the firm participates in the United Way giving. For several years, Graves Dougherty and its employees contributed more than any other area law firm to the United Way Capital Campaign. In 2006, Graves Dougherty was one of three Central Texas companies to be honored for an “Outstanding Leadership Giving Campaign.”

Individual Charitable Contributions

The firm has a matching program in place to match funds given by staff and lawyers to non-profit organizations of the employee’s choice.

Employees participate in event like the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 or the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

We serve as volunteers, members, board members and officers, and offer financial support for numerous organizations, including: