WilmerHale has announced new multi‑year partnerships with Fenway High School in Boston and the Colorado LiftED Foundation in Denver, expanding the firm’s innovative, community‑focused philanthropy model. 

Through this model, WilmerHale selects a small number of local organizations to receive holistic, multi‑year support, including charitable contributions, in‑kind resources, pro bono legal services and volunteer engagement. These partnerships are designed to foster long‑term relationships and meaningful impact in the communities where the firm has a presence. 

Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation join a group of existing community partners supported by the firm, reflecting WilmerHale’s ongoing commitment to access, equity and opportunity. 

Fenway High School is a Boston Public Pilot School serving a diverse student population in the Mission Hill and Roxbury neighborhoods. Fenway’s focus on social justice and inclusive education closely aligns with WilmerHale’s values. As part of the partnership, the firm’s Boston office will support ongoing volunteer initiatives, including opportunities to engage directly with students. 

Colorado LiftED Foundation partners with youth and families to support academic, social and emotional development from elementary school through college. The organization provides free, holistic programming that includes tutoring, college readiness support, project‑based learning and access to mental health services. Each year, nearly 400 young people participate in LiftED’s after‑school and summer programs. WilmerHale’s Denver office will support the organization through volunteer engagement, including career days and in‑office programming. 

The new partnerships were identified through an extensive due‑diligence process led by the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility team, in collaboration with partner and associate committees in Boston and Denver. The process included conversations with community leaders, reviews of financial and annual reports, site visits and additional research. 

WilmerHale has already begun engaging with both organizations. In March, the Denver office hosted a meet‑and‑greet with Colorado LiftED students to learn more about the foundation’s youth programming and community impact, and the firm will host Fenway students in late May in Boston for a career workshop. WilmerHale looks forward to continuing its work with Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation through long‑term collaboration, volunteer engagement and a shared commitment to expanding educational access and opportunity. 

To learn more about WilmerHale’s community partnerships, visit our Public Service and Pro Bono page.