Our Community Involvement

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Jacoby & Meyers is proud to partner with New York Cares for the second year as both a Stand with Students Sponsor and the Brooklyn School Sponsor. As such, we’re privileged to sustain New York Cares programming that serves thousands of students across more than one hundred projects and schools in Brooklyn. Additionally, Jacoby & Meyers is supplying backpacks filled with school supplies to every school child that needs one in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

NYSTLA Law Day Gala Honors Leaders in Civil Justice

Andrew Finkelstein, Managing Partner of the firm and President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), welcomed hundreds of attorneys and legal professionals to NYSTLA’s annual Law Day Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, an event honoring Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Hon. Jenny Rivera, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and incoming NYSTLA President John Zaremba in celebration of leadership, advocacy, and equal access to justice; through his dual role as NYSTLA President and Managing Partner, Finkelstein continues to champion the rights of injured individuals and a fair, transparent legal system, reflecting the firm’s broader commitment to strengthening civil justice across New York.

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A crash can happen when you least expect them, and knowing what to do in the moments that follow can make a significant difference. Whether you’re a new driver or have been behind the wheel for years, understanding your rights and responsibilities after a crash is essential.

We’ve put together four important tips every driver should know, from what to do in the first five minutes after a crash to protecting yourself when speaking with insurance companies. Take a moment to review these helpful reminders and share them with a loved one who may benefit from them.

Download our driving safety pdf

New York Cares Soiree

This year, we were honored to attend New York Cares’ Spring Soirée at City Vineyard, an evening that celebrated the spirit of Give Where You Live and the energy, generosity, and resilience that define our city. As a proud primary sponsor of New York Cares and its Stand with Students initiative, our firm is committed to supporting programs that strengthen educational opportunities for students across New York City.

The event brought together passionate New Yorkers dedicated to giving back, building connections, and making a meaningful impact in their communities. We were especially inspired to join in recognizing Ally Walstad, New York Cares’ first woman honoree, whose more than 100 hours of volunteer service exemplify the power of leadership and dedication to others.

We are proud to stand alongside New York Cares in empowering students and strengthening our communities because giving back is at the heart of what we do.

Jacoby & Meyers and New York Cares Backpack Distribution

This past Tuesday, trial attorney Sharon Scanlan joined New York Cares volunteers to distribute 300 backpacks and school supplies to some of the children at PS 171M as part of the overall 20,000 students we are collectively supporting across New York City. Thanks to everyone who generously donated and helped out.

Young child smiling and wearing a backpack indoors at a school supply event, with tables of backpacks and a banner in the background while an adult stands behind them.

A young child wearing a new backpack stands in a classroom while a woman helps adjust the straps. Another child and an adult stand nearby, and tables behind them are covered with backpacks. A banner reading “New York Cares Stand With Students” hangs on the wall in the background.

Group of volunteers standing together inside a classroom, posing for a photo in front of banners that read “New York Cares” and “Stand with Students,” with tables, chairs, and school supplies visible around the room.

Woman handing a pink backpack to a young girl in a Snow White costume while another adult stands beside them in a classroom or community center setting with tables and chairs in the background.

Three volunteers smiling inside a classroom while organizing and packing colorful backpacks on tables, with boxes and school supplies in the background.

Four volunteers standing together in a classroom, smiling and holding colorful backpacks. Behind them are tables stacked with additional backpacks and a banner that reads “new york cares stand with students.”

A woman bending down and smiling while speaking to a young girl wearing a purple backpack in a classroom. Other children sit at a table behind them working on activities, and bookshelves and school supplies are visible in the background.

Collage of photos from a community event in New York showing volunteers in matching T-shirts posing in front of a “New York Cares” banner, families gathered in a schoolyard with tents and a bounce house, children and adults lining up near tables with backpacks, and a man standing near a school bus wearing a volunteer shirt.

New York Cares Backpack Distribution 2025

This past Wednesday, August 27th our amazing staff, Roberto, Stephanie, Christine & Rane alongside our partners, New York Cares, handed out backpacks at PS 1X in the Bronx, filled with school supplies to elementary school children. Thanks to everyone who generously donated and helped with the ‘Stand With Students’ initiative!

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On June 2, 2025 J&M attorney Sharon Scanlan talked with middle school students at four schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where she spoke to students about the legal profession: what it is, how to access it, and why it matters deeply in shaping a more just world. 

More Than a Gift: Walking Beside Brooklyn’s Students

Jacoby & Meyers Talks with Middle School Students in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Jacoby & Meyers: Encouraging and Inspiring the Next Generation

“It fills up our hearts and souls to give back to the community, and especially children, the future of our great country.”

~Andrew Finkelstein, Managing Partner

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Jacoby & Meyers and New York Cares ‘Stand with Students’ 2024

On Wednesday, September 4th Marketing Assistant Rane and Trial Attorney Xavier joined New York Cares in lower Manhattan to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary school children. Over 500 children will be receiving backpacks at that single school.

On Tuesday, September 10th Trial Attorney Sharon Scanlan and marketing director Danielle Mackey joined New York Cares volunteers to distribute 300 backpacks and school supplies to some of the children at PS/MS 31 X as part of the overall 20,000 students we are collectively supporting across New York City.

Thanks to everyone who generously donated and helped out.

A Day at West Point Supporting the Army Black Knights

This past Saturday, September 21st, 140 firm employees enjoyed an outing to Michie Stadium at West Point to cheer on the Army Black Knights as they faced the Rice Owls. The day began with a lively indoor tailgate at the West Point Club, where firm members and their families were treated to a brunch while enjoying the West Point cadet parade. It was a great day filled with camaraderie, team spirit, and an impressive victory by the Black Knights!

Collage of photos from a social outing that includes a large group dining in a restaurant with scenic river views, friends posing together at a football stadium, and people gathered at tables enjoying a meal indoors.

Empowering Future Women in Law: Bronx County Bar Association’s Women’s History Month Event

This past Friday, our attorney’s, Gustavo Alzugaray and Mike Zaransky, had the privilege of joining the Women’s History Month event hosted by the Bronx County Bar Association in collaboration with the 12th JD Gender Fairness Committee and the Board of Judges. The event was a wonderful opportunity to educate and inspire young women to pursue careers in law. We were also proud to contribute by distributing gift bags filled with firm swag to the attendees.

Large group photo inside a wood-paneled courtroom featuring students and adults gathered together beneath a “Women’s History Month” banner. Several people are seated in front while others stand behind them, and framed artwork is displayed on the floor in front of the group.

Woman speaking at a podium in a wood-paneled courtroom or civic chamber, with a panel of seated individuals beside her and an audience visible in the foreground.

People seated and mingling inside a large wood-paneled courtroom or civic chamber, with attendees in the audience chairs and small groups conversing near the front under chandeliers and tall windows.

Jacoby & Meyers lawyers in suits smiling for a photo inside a formal courtroom with wood-paneled walls and chandeliers. An American flag and a banner about women’s history are visible in the background near the judge’s bench.

Wide view of a formal courtroom with wood-paneled walls and chandeliers, where several people are setting up tables. An American flag stands near the judge’s bench, and a banner celebrating Women’s History Month hangs behind it.

A Fun NYC Harbor Cruise Aboard the Atlantis

Last week our firm management treated everyone to a NYC Harbor cruise aboard the Atlantis. The weather was perfect, and the views of the harbor and Lady Liberty were amazing! Can you tell we had fun?!

American flags flying along a waterfront promenade beside a docked boat, with modern high-rise buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

Group of four women standing together and smiling at an outdoor waterfront event, dressed in summer attire with name tags visible, city buildings and other attendees in the background.

Large banquet hall set up for an event with multiple round tables covered in white tablecloths, blue folded napkins, glassware at each place setting, gold upholstered chairs, a staircase along one wall, and staff preparing near a stage area at the back.

Smiling couple standing close together outdoors on a boat deck, both wearing sunglasses, with the man waving at the camera and city buildings visible in the background.

Four women seated together at an outdoor social gathering, smiling toward the camera, some holding drinks, with other guests relaxing on lounge seating in the background.

Two women sitting together on a boat during a social event, smiling at the camera and holding glasses of wine, with other guests and waterfront scenery visible in the background.

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Jacoby & Meyers Street Safety Coloring Books

A free and easy way to teach children about street safety, download and print today.

Road safety tips for bicyclists

Be sure to cross the road safely. Stop at the corner and get off your bike. Look left and right before crossing the street. When the way is clear,push your bicycle across the street. Do-not get back on your bicycle until safely on the other side of the street.

Car accident facts and safety tips

Most car crashes that seriously hurt people happen when the car is going 10 miles an hour faster than the speed limit.

Always buckle your seat belt and use both lap and shoulder belts.The safest place for a child is in the back seat.

Safety tips for bicycle riders

Whenever possible, ride on paths or bile lanes that are designed for bicycles.When riding on the road,ride with traffic on the right side of the road.Obey all traffic laws, signs and lights. When riding on the side walk be careful of intersections and driveways.

OUR PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN THE BRONX AND QUEENS

As personal injury attorneys, we see firsthand the devastations of distracted driving and distracted walking. That is why we launched our outdoor public safety campaign. The safety messages target pedestrians in the Bronx and Queens, reminding them that distracted driving is a real danger and to stay alert when walking across or driving on busy New York City streets. The campaign lists shocking facts about distracted driving and alerts pedestrians that people have been killed and seriously injured at busy intersections where they are standing at right now.

We’re committed to keeping New Yorkers safe and reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities in our community. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a careless driver, contact Jacoby & Meyers for a free consultation today.