Marc Whitehead April 2019

Putting the ‘Fun’ in Run

In February, we had the pleasure of sponsoring and participating in the 34th annual Houston Bar Association John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run. True to its name, we had a lot of

fun, and it made our hearts full knowing we were part of a great cause. One hundred percent of each entry fee went to The Center in Houston, and we were proud to contribute to that. For over 30 years, the Houston Bar Association has been raising money for The Center, and they’ve raised over $1 million in total. The Center is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, dignified lives.The Center’s programming and services provide opportunities to these underserved individuals and give them the skills and tools to grow and be part of the community. Right now,The Center serves over 450 adults in the Houston area.They’re making a positive impact in our community, and we are happy to play our part in supporting them. ...continued from cover welcomed her back but also covered the wages she would have gotten while she was with her mother. “I feel very dedicated and loyal to Marc because he showed early on how understanding and caring he is,”Marilyn says. Because our work is demanding, Marilyn balances focused hours devoted to VA and mass torque cases with relaxing and fun activities with her family. She is an avid yogi, both teaching and practicing yoga in her spare time. Marilyn is also a very proud grandmother to her granddaughter, Farah Taina. “She’s the light of my life,”Marilyn says. “I spend a lot of time with her. She puts a smile on my face even on my worst days.” We are so grateful to have Marilyn at our firm helping veterans receive the benefits they have given up hope on. It’s our honor to serve our nation’s veterans and find justice for those who have more than earned it.

Our firm values education as a primary building block for growth through knowledge. It’s what led us to law school and our careers. It’s the reason we encourage our team members to follow their dreams through continuing education. Our paralegal, Patrick, is applying to law school, and our marketing director, Natalie, just started her MBA program. We also recognize that a college education is a privilege not accessible to everyone.Two years ago, this realization provided the impetus to start our scholarship program, which was inspired by three very important people: Frances and Earl Perry and Flora Marie Jenkins. The Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship awards $5,000 to veterans and the children of veterans to use toward their education at the college or university level. Our hope is to enable returning soldiers or their children to pursue their educational goals.We want to help position them for success in civilian professions.The scholarship is dedicated to Marc Whitehead’s uncle Earl and aunt Francis, who raised Marc while his mom was putting herself through law school. Uncle Earl served in the military and was discharged as a disabled veteran.Marc saw the challenges Earl faced when trying to get disability insurance, which motivated him to become a disability lawyer. The Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship awards $5,000 to aspiring individuals with disabilities to use toward their education at the college or university level. It honors Marc’s mother-in-law,Marie Jenkins.Marie died when Marc’s wife, Nina, was only 18.Though she passed away at a young age,Marie managed to have a positive impact on her friends, family, and anyone else she encountered in her lifetime.We remember her though this scholarship. We know how important higher education is in the pursuit of a rewarding career, and with these scholarships, we are honored to help deserving students enjoy the benefits of a postsecondary education. April 30, our scholarship deadline, is quickly approaching! If you or someone you know is a candidate, please encourage them to apply. You can find the applications and more information at DisabilityDenials.com/about-us/college-scholarships/ . We Want to Recognize 2 Deserving Individuals One Month Left to Submit Your Scholarship Applications!

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