DALLAS – JULY 11, 2012
Wick Phillips, associate, Rob Wills, has been named to the 2012-2013 Young Friends of Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors. The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) provides a temporary and affordable home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving treatment for a serious illness or injury at a Dallas area hospital.
As a member of the Young Friends of Ronald McDonald House board, Wills will be among a group of young professionals dedicated to giving back to the community by supporting the RMHD. Young Friends participate in a number of fundraising and social activities benefiting RMHD, with all proceeds from the Membership Drive and Annual Fundraiser directly supporting its operations.
“I’m honored to be able to serve on the board of an organization that does such wonderful work for children and families plagued by unfortunate circumstances,” said Wills. “Young Friends of Ronald McDonald House lets me connect with the community on a different level than my everyday responsibilities typically allow. I’m very grateful for this opportunity.”
Wills is an associate in the litigation section of , where he focuses on commercial litigation and providing legal counsel to clients in a diverse range of civil disputes. He received his B.A. from Yale University, and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
“We continuously stress the importance of community involvement among our employees,” said Bryan Wick, partner and co-founder of . “There is an intrinsic value in giving back to the community, and by volunteering his time, energy and resources, Rob is making a lasting impact in the lives of these kids and their families. We couldn’t be prouder of Rob and this achievement.”
About Wick Phillips: Wick Phillips is a full service business law firm with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth. Its transactional section handles multiple M&A, financing, real estate, private equity and other commercial matters for a variety of clients. For more information visit www.wickphillips.com.
