The firm’s commitment to client advocacy is equaled only by its commitment to the community. Our engagement takes the form of both The Brewer Storefront—the firm’s pro bono community service affiliate—and The Brewer Foundation, which supports a broad range of community initiatives and educational programs.
Founded in 1995, the Brewer Storefront allows our unique brand of advocacy to be available to those who often do not have the resources to access a high caliber of legal representation. More specifically, the Storefront handles individual matters that often establish legal precedent and make a long-term, positive impact on the community at large.
Our firm has long believed each of our professionals should have the opportunity to contribute to the community through pro bono legal service, and we strive to cultivate a culture of giving back. All professionals are encouraged to participate in the Storefront – in support of the clients and communities it serves.
As an example of its advocacy, Storefront attorneys have defeated unconstitutional “immigration ordinances” and successfully challenged election systems that were in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, across the State of Texas. The Storefront’s pro bono work has captured the attention of legal scholars, public policy advocates, and elected officials working to ensure that the Latino population is treated with justice, fairness, and equality.
The Storefront has been honored through several community service awards, including:
The national publication of the Pro Bono Institute, “What’s New in Law Firm Pro Bono”
“President’s Award” from the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association
Recognition at the Dallas Bar Association’s Annual Pro Bono Awards Celebration
On June 1, 2015, the Storefront was the subject of a Texas Lawyer profile story chronicling the successful eight-year campaign to challenge the unconstitutional immigration ordinances proposed in Farmers Branch, Texas.
The Brewer Foundation helped commission a special art project to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. The artwork is on display at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. A video interview with Foundation Chairman Bill Brewer provides insights into the project – and its vision to inspire reflection and hope for generations to come. Click here to watch the video.
Giving back to the communities we serve is a vital part of our mission. That’s why we created the Brewer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private foundation funded by the support of the Brewer Storefront; the generosity of the law firm; and donor contributions.
The Foundation supports a broad range of community initiatives, with a special emphasis on developing-, overseeing, and fundraising- for a growing array of educational programs. Among these are the Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF).
Over its history, the Foundation has contributed more than $20 million to more than 60 charities in areas such as medicine, the arts, and human rights. The Foundation has also partnered with leaders in numerous sectors to grow and support its mission.
