The success of the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund depends on the participation of both longtime and new event sponsors. Last year, we were pleased to welcome the law firm Cozen O’Connor as an honored supporter of the LAFD Invitational golf tournament.
As a law firm involved with subrogation cases, Cozen O’Connor deals with the LAFD on a regular basis. “They’re a great law firm, very supportive of the fire department,” said Mike Camello, the LAFD Arson Inspector who was instrumental in bringing Cozen O’Connor on board for the event. He specifically cited Mark Roth, a leading subrogation attorney, as a key figure in connecting Cozen O’Connor with Widows & Orphans.
It’s clear the law firm has a great deal of respect for the members of the LAFD. “Cozen O’Connor believes that the firefighter community’s courage should serve as an inspiration to the rest of us,” the firm’s leaders said in a statement. The opportunity to give back to these real-life heroes is what convinced Cozen O’Connor to participate in the annual golf tournament for the first time. “The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund is perhaps the most worthy of charities because it honors those who protect us all.”
Not only did Cozen O’Connor become a “First Alarm Sponsor” of the 2013 LAFD Invitational golf tournament, they also contributed a selection of high-end golf balls to the silent auction. Their dedication to assisting families of injured and fallen firefighters is sure to inspire others to support the charity. As Cozen O’Connor’s leaders put it, “We must never forget those who sacrifice their health, well-being and lives… to keep the public safe.”
Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor delivers legal services on an integrated and global basis, with more than 575 attorneys in 22 cities on two continents. Their lawyers counsel clients on sophisticated legal matters in all areas of litigation, as well as corporate and regulatory law-and provide government relations support at the state and federal levels. They represent a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies in all major industries.
By Jody Houser