About Hanson Bridgett

Community Service

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Commitment to Community Service

There is a strong work ethic at Hanson Bridgett. Our attorneys and staff are never afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. This is as true of our work on behalf of clients as it is of our service efforts in the community.

Hanson Bridgett contributes labor and support to a wide range of organizations working to improve life in our local communities.

Partnerships on Key Issues

Our belief in the value of community service transcends any single effort. Hanson Bridgett has developed long-term partnerships with organizations working on important issues that impact our entire community.

Education

  • The San Francisco Education Fund helps businesses partner with local schools to improve the lives of at-risk children.
     
  • The San Francisco Law Academy encourages and increases career opportunities for underserved and ethnically diverse students from Balboa High School in San Francisco.
     

Economic & Social Advancement

  • The ARC of San Francisco serves and advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities.
     
  • Full Circle Fund is an engaged philanthropy organization cultivating the next generation of community leaders and driving social change in the Bay Area.
     

Hunger

Housing

  • Rebuilding Together San Francisco mobilizes teams of volunteers to revitalize neighborhoods by repairing homes and renovating nonprofit facilities and schools.
     
  • Sacramento Habitat for Humanity - Building affordable homes in partnership with families in need, supported by a host of volunteers, organizations, donors and corporations for the betterment of our community.
     

Community Facts

California legal aid organizations turn away 66% of eligible clients.

Our associates can receive credit for up to 150 hours of pro bono work.

70% of our legal staff was engaged in pro bono work last year.

18,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in the Bay Area.

Our legal staff can earn credit for 24 hours of hands-on service.

The ARC of San Francisco helps 500 clients every day.

We increased our charitable giving by 75% last year.

We reward staff members who bike to work or use public transit.