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By Pete McIntyre

Founder recognized

Law firm donates $50,000 to celebrate 50 years

Sep 19, 2023 | 2:57 PM

A Vernon law firm is celebrating a milestone with a significant gift to a community organization.

Nixon Wenger LLP is marking its 50th anniversary by donating $50,000 to the Community Foundation North Okanagan’s (CFNO) smart and caring community grants program.

Allyson Edwards, partner with Nixon Wenger, said the firm felt it was important to recognize the support of the community, which has been an integral part of their success over the last 50 years.

“We also could not overlook the unique fact that we share a founder with CFNO. The late Paul Nixon established and grew both organizations through his strong passion and commitment to enriching our local community. We feel fortunate to be able to mark our 50th anniversary by supporting the CFNO and the North Okanagan community,” Edwards said.

(Nixon Wenger staff and family members (submitted photo/Nixon Wenger)

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CFNO executive director Leanne Hammond said it is inspiring to see the Nixon Wenger team carrying on that culture of generosity with a donation to the smart and caring community grants program.

“This program is our most responsive way of addressing issues that change over time,” Hammond said. “Grant applications arrive each March from a variety of organizations working on our most pressing social, cultural, educational, and environmental needs right here in the North Okanagan. In any typical year this grant program gives out $120,000 to $150,000 – the addition of $50,000 will greatly leverage the amount available for granting.”

Hammond also recognized the contributions of Paul Nixon who played a key role in establishing CFNO in 1975 and stayed involved with the group until he retired from practice.

Nixon passed away in 2020.

“He was truly a champion for community causes. It is heartening to see the team at Nixon Wenger demonstrating that same community leadership,” Hammond remarked.

The foundation ended its news release with a historical quote from Paul Nixon himself.

“We have strived to earn and retain the respect, confidence, and support of our clients, our community, and our fellow lawyers and to do so in a law firm environment based upon respect, loyalty, friendship, goodwill, and generosity,” Nixon said.