The corporate social responsibility program at the firm nominated two new leaders as it approaches its 10^thanniversary. It also announced the date for a major fundraising event for its current nonprofit partner.

The new leaders include Patrick Lowther, who is the new Chair of the Steering Committee. He takes over from former Chair Christina Graham, who has accepted a spot on the firm’s Executive Committee.

Lowther, who has served on the Steering Committee for several years, also chairs the Community Involvement Initiative, which encourages all firm attorneys and staff members to engage with as many nonprofits as possible.

“Patrick is not only a natural leader, but he is personally dedicated to giving back and making an impact in our communities,” said Graham, who remains an emeritus member of the Steering Committee. “It is in great hands.”

Since its inception 10 years ago, the program has secured hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for 262 nonprofit organizations. Donations from the firm itself plus its appeals to outside donors are expected to top a total of $2 million since its inception 10 years ago.

Its largest beneficiary is traditionally an organization that the Steering Committee chooses as its official nonprofit partner. The current partner is the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA), which offers free legal help to individuals and organizations in need. The firm will host its signature Cheers beer and wine-tasting fundraiser on May 13 of this year at Atlanta’s Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead to benefit PBPA. Tickets are available here. A new nonprofit partner will be chosen this summer.