Charity

RPNA gives back

At the core of RPNA’s philosophy is to give back to the community in ways that make a meaningful difference and the firm actively supports several civic and charitable organizations. We are deeply committed to this principle and approach community service with the same drive, integrity, and innovative thinking as we do our legal practice. . Several partners have served in leadership roles for various charities, including the City of Hope, Saban Research Institute (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles), and Casa De La Amistad (United Cerebral Palsy).

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Saban Research Institute

Richard Cordova, CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, appointed Drew Pomerance to the Board of Trustees of the Saban Research Institute. A division of Children’s Hospital, the mission of the Saban Research Institute is to conduct laboratory and clinical research that will facilitate the understanding, prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. Pomerance serves on a board comprised of community members and hospital personnel who are dedicated to ensuring continued funding and the implementation of long range strategic planning for research at Children’s Hospital.

Pomerance had previously represented Children’s Hospital in a dispute with the hospital’s insurance company, a case which resulted in a multi-million dollar arbitration award in favor of the hospital. As a result of that experience and establishing a relationship with several of the hospital’s administrators, Pomerance became convinced that he could make a meaningful difference by giving his time to help the hospital on a long term basis.

“We are very pleased to have Drew on our Board,” says Dr. Brent Polk, Director of the Saban Research Institute. “We are excited to have someone work with us who has already demonstrated such a commitment to CHLA.”

United Cerebral Palsy, Casa De La Amistad

Nicholas Roxborough serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors for Momentum (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) in Southern California. Prior to this position, Roxborough served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2009-2012. Nick (or Mr. Roxborough) also serves as Chairman of the Nomination Committee for Momentum in addition to other board obligations.

Nick Roxborough lends a hand at the grand opening of an affordable housing project for low income, developmentally disabled adults.

The $10.6 million Casa de la Amistad (Spanish for “house of friendship”) was built by United Cerebral Palsy (“UCP”) to support independent living for disabled adults. The building is equipped with key features that support independent living for developmentally disabled tenants. UCP will also be providing counselors from its Community Support Living Program.

To learn more about the UCP, please click here.

Giving a Voice at the Capital

Nick Roxborough recently spent time in Sacramento advocating for UCP programs. Being a private, nonprofit, direct care provider of services to the developmentally disabled community in Southern California, UCP relies heavily on state reimbursements.  With budget cuts and a reduction in the state reimbursement rate, it helps to have a voice at the capital.