Pictured from left: Michael Boyd, Affinius Capital; Michael Kiolbassa, CEO of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats and 2026 United Way Community Campaign Chair; Bob Johnson, USAA.
The legal community came together in September to raise a record-setting $345,000 for United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. More than 30 law firms supported and attended the 2026 General Counsel Breakfast at the San Antonio Country Club, helping advance United Way’s work to create lasting change for children, students and families.
The event’s success was made possible by co-chairs Bob Johnson, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for USAA, and Michael Boyd, General Counsel for Affinius Capital. Their leadership, along with the generosity of participating firms and sponsors, brought the legal community together around a shared commitment to uplifting our neighbors across San Antonio.
Attendees heard firsthand what that support can mean for a family through Tasha, a local mother who advanced her education and career with help from United Way’s Child Care Scholarship Program.
“I can still remember looking out that bus window at San Antonio College and thinking there is no way I can go back to school right now, I will have to wait until my child is older,” Tasha told the audience.
Access to child care helped turn that uncertainty into opportunity.
“That is why the United Way Child Care Scholarship means so much more to me than just the assistance it gives me with child care financially. It gave me something I desperately needed: peace of mind, comfort and support I never had,” she added.
Tasha’s story illustrates how support for United Way helps parents pursue education and career opportunities while their children receive the care they need. The funds raised through the breakfast will help United Way continue creating opportunities for families across the community.
United Way extends its sincere appreciation to the event sponsors: DLA Piper; Haynes Boone; Irell & Manella LLP; Norton Rose Fulbright; Ashurst; Perkins Coie; Barack Ferrazzano; Dykema; Golden Steves & Gordon LLP; Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Akin; Baker Botts L.L.P.; Goodwin Procter LLP; Jackson Walker LLP; King & Spalding LLP; Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP; and Valkenaar O’Donnell PLLC.
To help create more opportunities for local children and families, please give today. If your firm is interested in joining this effort, please email Victoria Garcia at vgarcia@unitedwaysatx.org.
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