Neal Gerber Eisenberg Makes $40,000 Donation to All Stars Project of Chicago in Honor of Firm’s 40th Anniversary

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce it has made a $40,000 donation to All Stars Project of Chicago.

The All Stars Project (ASP) is a national nonprofit organization that provides innovative, performance-based afterschool development opportunities to inner-city youth in partnership with caring adults. In Chicago, the program focuses on uplifting young people from the city’s south and west sides by providing robust afterschool programs, including internships, mentoring, resume-building, mock interviews, and industry-specific workshops.

NGE has had a close connection with ASP of Chicago from the very start: the chapter was founded in 2007 by former NGE employee, David Cherry. And last March, NGE COO Sonia Menon was appointed chair of the ASP of Chicago Board and she also serves on the ASP’s national board.

“Our legacy as a law firm is not defined solely by cases won or deals closed, but by the difference we’ve made in Chicago,” said Robert G. Gerber, Managing Partner of NGE. “As NGE turns 40 in the city we have long called home, we couldn’t be more proud to support an organization that opens doors for the next generation of Chicagoans in such engaging and impactful ways. This gift reflects our belief in the young people of this city: their potential, their brilliance, and their futures. It reflects our belief in the power of performance, mentorship, and opportunity. And it reflects our belief that our responsibility as a firm extends well beyond the walls we work in.”

Each year, NGE attorneys and staff spend time actively engaged with ASP programs, be it hosting the Leslie J. Raffel Development School for Youth workshops, providing mentorship, or offering paid internships to ASP participants. NGE also demonstrates its commitment to the Chicago community through its pro bono work, its near‑universal support of the Chicago Bar Association’s Investing in Justice Campaign, ongoing sustainability efforts, and long‑standing partnerships with community organizations that reflect the firm’s values.

“David Cherry, founder of ASP of Chicago and I want to express how honored we are to partner with Neal Gerber Eisenberg. For almost twenty years, they have stood by the All Stars Project, showing real commitment to what we do,” said Lauren Horn, Vice President and Director of the All Stars Project of Chicago. “Their attorneys and staff are a great example of how Chicago’s business community can make a real difference by investing in the growth, talent, and leadership of young people from our city’s most underserved neighborhoods.”

Since its inception, ASP of Chicago has touched the lives of over 45,000 young people. Recently, the organization completed an $11 million campaign to establish the Hub for Afterschool Development in the historic Printer’s Row Neighborhood in downtown Chicago.

The firm presented a check to Cherry and Horn at a reception celebrating the firm’s anniversary on Feb. 3.

About NGE

Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is a leading law firm trusted by entrepreneurs, public companies, private businesses, and their owners to handle sophisticated legal matters. For forty years, NGE has built enduring partnerships with clients across the globe, delivering personalized counsel and practical solutions tailored to each unique need. More than one-third of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the latest Best Lawyers in America listing. NGE represents numerous Fortune 100 companies, as well as many of the nation’s most respected private enterprises. The firm is also a valued advisor to startups and growth-stage companies, offering strategic counsel that evolves with their business.

About The All Stars Project

The All Stars Project is a national nonprofit organization with over 40 years of grassroots organizing and community building. Using the power of performance, the All Stars Project transforms the lives of youth from poor and underserved communities in partnership with caring adults, giving everyone the opportunity to grow. The All Stars Project’s award-winning programs bring people from all racial, economic and social walks of life together to create something positive, new and transformative for all involved. The All Stars Project operates nationally in Dallas, TX; Newark and Jersey City, NJ; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond—thanks to a virtual expansion—with volunteers, programming and partnerships in over 20 states.

For more information about the All Stars Project, visit www.allstars.org.