b'HB Communities for Change is the firms effort to harness the energy throughout its offices nationally to make positive change with respect to racial justice.Through HB Communities for Change, the firm actively pursues opportunities to contribute our resources and talents to promote equity, inclusion and justicecontinuing and expanding on our pro bono commitments; exploring new relationships with organizations that are on the front lines; partnering with our clients and community members; and financially supporting initiatives that seek to end racial inequality in America.Walking the WalkHusch Blackwell is aligned by industry for one purpose: to lead our clients from whereThe opportunity to provide a strong, supportive and steady hand to the minority companies they are to where they want to be. This is especially true with our HB Communities forthat already add such immeasurable value to the many communities in Husch Blackwells Change initiative which is focused on supporting minority-owned small businesses.national footprint is truly unique. With the help of this firms terrific and dedicated Through this program, our goal is to help increase the value the minority-owned smallprofessionals, we are going to do something very special.business is already providing to its neighbors and neighborhoods through our legal efforts and create a ripple effect in our communities. Quinncy McNealPro Bono Counsel, Husch BlackwellQuinncy seeks creative solutions for minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs to foster their greater economic success, and hopefully making a difference that compounds over time, Margaret Richards, Husch Blackwells Director of Pro BonoI N 2 0 2 1Services. McNeal earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University. Before focusing his legal practice on pro bono232 78 30 172matters, he worked on extensive complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, dispute resolution, compliance , and transactional matters. minority-businessminority-businessestraining sessionsattorneys legal consultations assisted conducted participating23'