Venable Foundation Annual Report | FY2023

“I have the honor of serving as vice president for the board of Disability Rights Maryland, and I am proud of the organization’s unwavering commitment to advancing and defending the civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the state.” Annual contributions from the firm’s equity partnership fund the Venable Foundation’s grants and demonstrate Venable’s collective dedication and commitment to supporting the work of the Foundation. Our attorneys and staff remain deeply engaged in community affairs through nonprofit leadership roles, volunteer work, and other civic initiatives. We are proud to announce that of our total grantee pool for 2023, over half of those awarded organizations have a Venable connection, and 15% of grantees include a board member from Venable. By helping individuals and organizations connect with opportunities, resources, and each other, the firm’s impact reaches far beyond day-to-day business operations. “For more than 20 years I have been on the board of The Public Theater, one of the great treasures in American theater and the birthplace of Hair , A Chorus Line , and Hamilton . Venable has advised The Public on a range of issues—such as labor matters, construction contracts, and sensitive governance issues.” Attorney Connections Gordon J. Davis Partner Board Member, The Public Theater JaMar S. Mancano Partner Vice President, Disability Rights Maryland PHOTOS (previous page, clockwise): GrowNYC; members of the Ailey company in Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’, photo by Paul Kolnik; Maryland Legal Aid; Five Acres; and YMCA of Central Maryland.