Wiley Rein Honored by Washington Business Journal for Commitment to Community
Washington, DC—Wiley Rein LLP garnered a top spot on Washington Business Journal’s‘Corporate Philanthropists’ list for Midsize Companies for the second year in a row, in honor of the firm’s commitment to the community as measured by volunteer hours and charitable donations.
Wiley Rein was the only law firm to earn a top rating for corporate philanthropy in the “midsize” category, defined as companies in the DC metropolitan area with 100 to 999 employees. The firm ranked third among midsize companies for employee volunteer hours, and fourth for metro-area giving. The firm gave $1.1 million in donations to Washington, DC-area charities, and in total, contributed $1.5 million to more than 500 charitable organizations nationwide.
Wiley Rein prides itself on a strong tradition of service to the local and global community, and encourages its lawyers and legal assistants to participate in pro bono activities. Wiley Rein staff and attorneys also assist the local community in a number of other ways, including annual fundraisers and other community service events.
The Corporate Philanthropy Awards honors businesses in the Greater Washington area that are ranked in the Washington Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy lists based upon prior-year giving. Honorees are the companies from the lists compiled by the Journal and are organized by local giving (dollars) and volunteer hours, as well as law firms (pro bono hours).
