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he Memphis Bar Foundation was established in 1982 by eighteen charter fellows to serve as the philanthropic arm of the Memphis Bar Association. The Memphis Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, which provides a platform for attorneys and others in the legal profession to give back to the community through tax-deductible contributions. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, whose members serve a two-year term. The Memphis Bar Foundation is housed at and receives staff support from the Memphis Bar Association.
Mission of the Memphis Bar Foundation: • Promote philanthropy among members of the legal profession • Advocate and support public awareness of the legal system • Promote social justice and legal education • Encourage and recognize professionalism among members of the Memphis Bar Association
CHARTER FELLOWS:
Richard H. Allen, Sr.
Herbert Glazer
George S. Petkoff
James T. Bland, Jr.
Eugene Greener
John S. Porter
Irvin Bogatin
J. Fraser Humphreys, Jr.
D. Beecher Smith
Lucius E. Burch, Jr.
W. Emmett Marston
Miles Standefer
James D. Causey
Charles L. Neely
S. Shepherd Tate
Ross B. Clark, II
J. Woodrow Norvell
James W. Watson
The Foundation fulfills its mission in several ways:
Grants:
The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations to support projects and programs. Over the years, the Foundation has awarded grants to:
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» Support legal services for the working poor
» Cover stipends for the Summer Legal Intern Program
» P rovide a safe, secure environment for children to visit with their non-custodial parent
» P ay the filing costs for expungement & restoration of citizenship rights for those unable to pay
» P ublish a manual outlining jurors’ rights and responsibilities
» P rovide information about the legal system to non-English speakers
» S upport Memphis Area Legal Services and Community Legal Center
» A ssist lawyers and others in the legal profession with problems such as stress, depression and substance abuse
