As an active member of this community for over 12 years, and
recent past council member, I have enjoyed every aspect of living
in San Benito County including the wonderful community
organizations that I have had the opportunity to be a part of.
By Monica Marshall
As an active member of this community for over 12 years, and recent past council member, I have enjoyed every aspect of living in San Benito County including the wonderful community organizations that I have had the opportunity to be a part of.
I can honestly say that when I read the recent articles regarding the law firm of Lombardo & Gilles and the editor’s comments over the firm’s political relationships, I was somewhat surprised that the editor did not mention the firm’s community involvement.
My first interaction with Lombardo & Gilles was an invitation from their support staff to participate in a mentorship program for local Latina youth. I have also personally witnessed the dedication the firm has had for the newly formed Culinary and Hospitality Foundation of San Benito County. I also recall, Lombardo & Gilles was the biggest sponsor for the kick-off event last year for one of our newest nonprofits and advocates for our local youth, CASA of San Benito County.
I have become a professional contact for one of their local attorneys who I believe sits on the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a current board member for the local YMCA, and has been on other local boards.
I hope the next article that is published by the Free Lance will also pay recognition to this local law firm who has been very generous and involved in our community and continues to do so, having made Hollister its home.
Monica Marshall (formerly Monica Johnson), Hollister
