Giving back has been one of Union Bank’s key commitments practically since its founding—in fact, it’s federally mandated as part of the Community Reinvestment Act. But Julius Robinson, corporate social responsibility chairman, says “it’s not about simply writing a check”—he wants volunteerism to be “infectious.”
So the bank allows its lawyers to devote the equivalent of four work days annually to pro bono projects. It’s left to employees to decide just what projects to pursue – they are encouraged to nurture their passions and apply expertise in new ways. For some, that means representing low-income families facing eviction; to others, it may mean taking a stroll with the legal division’s Heart Walk team.
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