We are proud to celebrate the fourth anniversary of our Communities for Change (C4C) program, which empowers #TeamHB to make a positive impact in their communities. In this spotlight, we introduce Quinncy McNeal, Pro Bono Counsel and a C4C leader. Quinncy shares information about his role, his passion for the C4C program, and some fun facts about himself.
🔷Describe your role as Pro Bono Counsel at Husch Blackwell and the responsibilities it entails?
My job is varied and active: I lead our effort to represent under-represented businesses in under-resourced communities. This means I speak with entrepreneurs every day; I encourage them to keep going. I work with our attorneys and firm leadership to put the right attorneys in place to help their businesses grow, and in turn, to help our communities grow. And I use every bit of charm and persuasion I possess to keep our mission alive and active.
🔷Was there a particular moment or experience that motivated you to focus on #probono work?
I was in a court room representing an innocent man in his quest to get off death row. While questioning one of my witnesses, I caught a glimpse of my client’s shackles and instantly knew pro bono work was for me.
🔷How has the C4C initiative grown or changed since its inception?
It has grown in so many ways – in our own internal engagement with businesses; in our impact on companies and communities; and in the name recognition of the initiative, among other ways. Each year, we have seen more clients, more matters opened, more hours billed and greater dollar value in those hours. Last year, working with one client, we made it all the way to the White House, where our attorneys discussed the initiative with members of the Executive Branch on behalf of the client. How exciting!
🔷What do you enjoy doing outside the office?
I spend time with my little girl, Charley. She is the light of my life. I lost my wife in December 2020, when Charley was only two years old. I hit such a valley of despair but have begun to come back from that dark place. My little girl is the reason why. I am beyond grateful she is in my life.
🔷If you had to sing karaoke right now, which song would you pick?
Mandy by Barry Manilow. Go listen to it.
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