Emory University School of Law's EmoryLaw@Work program seeks to strengthen relationships with our alumni by connecting with them through workplaces and law firms. We believe that partnerships with participating law firms help the law school remain relevant for alumni, keep pace with economic trends, and stay abreast of contemporary legal practice.
To further this mission, EmoryLaw@Work strives to
- Connect Emory Law with participating companies to raise funds for the Law School Fund for Excellence and other Law school scholarships through the EmoryLaw@Work challenge;
- Keep you informed of developments at Emory Law through events and regular communication and
- Provide legal education through Breakfast and Business Card events around town.
2023 Winners by Firm Size
Berman Fink Van Horn P.C. (less than 10 alumni)
Berman Fink Van Horn P.C. can also boast 100% participation during the 2023 challenge period.
Jones Day (10-29 alumni)
Alston & Bird LLP (30+ alumni)
This year’s campaign raised more than $100,000 from more than 140 gifts. Sincere thanks to our firm captains and everyone who participated.
EmoryLaw@Work Campaign
Dear Fellow Alumni,
As a proud graduate of both Emory College, and the School of Law, I’m so pleased to serve as this year’s EmoryLaw@Work chair. I highly encourage you to support the mission of the law school by participating in the EmoryLaw@Work challenge this year.
I’ve enjoyed participating in this program– not only because it allows me to connect with colleagues and fellow alums, but also because I understand the critical impact our gifts can make to Emory’s law students.
We were all beneficiaries of the gifts that alumni before us made, and we understand the importance of paying that forward. Alumni giving is always important, but this year perhaps more than ever.
Our gifts – and the gifts we encourage our colleagues to make – support students in a myriad of ways, including:
- Scholarships
- Academic programs and initiatives
- Faculty support and research
- Student organizations and activities
- Professional development and career services
- Public interest programs
Giving will also support Dean Bobinski’s efforts to continue and grow the law school’s tradition of excellence. Please consider joining the 2023 EmoryLaw@Work challenge to increase your firm’s impact on Emory Law.
Best wishes, good luck, and stay safe.
//Emily C. Baker 98C 01L
Chair, EmoryLaw@Work
Program Details
Alumni volunteers serve as firm/company captains for each of the participating companies contacting their colleagues to offer the opportunity to support this annual giving campaign. We encourage attorneys to consider giving at least the equivalent of one billable hour to the Law School Fund for Excellence.
Firms are divided into groups based on the number of Emory Law alumni at that firm.
EmoryLaw@Work challenge group category:
- Small - Organizations with 10 or less law graduates
- Medium - Organizations with 11 - 24 law graduates
- Large - Organizations with 25 or more law graduates
This year’s challenge kicks off March 20, 2023 and concludes on April 30, 2023.
All gifts made during this period will count towards your company’s participation rate. At the end of the challenge, firms in each group are recognized for achieving the highest percentage of alumni participation, as well as, for largest average gift. Challenge results will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony during Emory Law Alumni Weekend.
EmoryLaw@Work FAQs
What is the EmoryLaw@Work annual giving challenge?
The program seeks to strengthen alumni relationships by connecting with them through their workplace. We believe that partnerships with participating companies help the law school remain relevant for alumni, keep pace with economic trends, and stay abreast of contemporary legal practice.
The goal of the challenge is for each participating company to achieve the highest participation rate for their size category. This friendly competition among companies across the nation promotes support of the Law School Fund for Excellence, raising annual unrestricted resources that allow the law school to fund its most pressing needs. Donations to the Law School Fund for Excellence are the foundation that supports all of the initiatives of Emory Law, including, but not limited to scholarships, academic programs and initiatives, faculty support and research, student organizations and activities, professional development and career services, and public interest programs.
In addition, the EmoryLaw@Work challenge also benefits participating companies by assisting with recruiting efforts and highlighting each company’s commitment to philanthropy. Further, the challenge benefits alumni at these companies by building camaraderie within and vitalizing alumni networks in the larger community.
Do other law schools have an EmoryLaw@Work challenge?
Yes. In fact, a majority of law schools have a version of the EmoryLaw@Work. There are probably non-Emory colleagues of yours who have a similar initiative going on right now with their law school.
Is this a one-year effort?
No. As with many of our peer institutions, the EmoryLaw@Work challenge has become an annual part of our advancement programming. The program has been in place for over 20 years!
What is the duration of the EmoryLaw@Work challenge?
This year’s challenge kicks off Jan. 1, 2023 and concludes on April 30, 2023. All gifts made during this period will count towards your company’s participation rate. The final results of the challenge will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony during Emory Law Alumni Weekend (ELAW).
If I've already made a gift to the law school during the current fiscal year, will it count toward the challenge?
Any gift of any amount made to the law school between Sept. 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023 will be counted toward the challenge. The gift may be made to the Law School Fund for Excellence or any other Law School gift designation.
If I made a gift to another school or unit at Emory University, but not to the law school, will it count toward the challenge?
No. While we encourage giving to all schools and units of Emory University, to count for this challenge gifts must be designated toward the law school.
Does the size of the gift impact the challenge results?
Yes and No. The primary goal of the challenge is participation. Companies with 100% participation will receive recognition. No dollar amounts will be listed or shared, only participation percentages. The final winners will be determined based on participation by company size category, with the largest average gift used as a tie-breaker. However, we encourage attorneys to consider giving at least the equivalent of one billable hour to the Law School Fund for Excellence.
EmoryLaw@Work challenge group category:
Small - Organizations with 10 or less law graduates
Medium - Organizations with 11 - 24 law graduates
Large - Organizations with 25 or more law graduates
What companies are participating in the challenge?
A full list of companies is posted on the EmoryLaw@Work website.
How will I know how my team is doing?
Participation results will be updated monthly on the EmoryLaw@Work website.
What are some of the incentives for winning the challenge and how are the winners determined?
The company within each category to achieve the highest participation rate will be declared the winner. Incentives include an engraved trophy cup for each category winner, plaques for all companies with 100% participation, and a variety of print and online recognition. In addition, there will be on-campus interviewing upgrades, increasing the winning company’s visibility among our students.
What is the role of team captain?
Team captains serve as ambassadors of the law school by encouraging giving among fellow alumni at their respective companies and circulating information about exciting developments at the law school. As well as, keeping their colleagues apprised of the team’s standing in the challenge to help inspire 100% participation.
Where does the money go?
Gifts to the law school are critical to maintaining the educational excellence of our institution. The challenge is an important component of the Law School’s Fund for Excellence, which provides vital resources and support for Emory’s students, faculty, and programs.
How can I get involved in the EmoryLaw@Work challenge?
To enroll your company in this year's challenge, learn more about becoming a team captain, or inquire about hosting a breakfast or lunch event, please contact Jen Crabb Ktyles at 404.727.5582 or jcrabb@emory.edu. 