Our broad and diverse client base speaks for our reputation, and our dedication spills over to the community we serve through charitable giving and pro bono projects. To ensure a healthy, productive and content environment, we urge staff to participate in community organizations and other opportunities for personal growth. The individuality and personal interests of our staff raise an awareness among the firm of the growing needs of organizations throughout the community.

We at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P. realize our responsibility to the surrounding communities and are committed to better serve them. We have adopted a school, donated our time and services, and even designated a week to raising money for the United Way. We continue to serve the community by participating in special fundraising events, serving on nonprofit organization boards and speaking to groups about important issues such as the advancement of women and minorities in industry. We have participated in numerous civic organizations, committees and calls to action.

WWL WEATHERLINK PROJECT

Recently, Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn L.L.P., took the initiative to further its community service efforts in New Orleans by sponsoring a television public service announcement on WWL-TV for the WWL Channel 4 WeatherLink Project.

The attorneys of SPS&R have partnered with WWL Channel 4 as members of an award winning educational program called WeatherLink. This project brings the power of real-time weather into the classroom, and links area schools with the WWL Channel 4 Weather Center. SPS&R has joined with Eleanor McMain Magnet High School to bring this project to the school.

AWS, a company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, developed the WeatherLink program, which includes AWS's WeatherNet Weather Station, Webcamera System, educational software and sample curriculum. As part of the project, each school that has an AirWatch System is linked to the AWS Worldwide School Weather Network.

InstaCam, Hurricane Net and weather graphics that include forecasts, radar and satellite images are just a few of the features that the McMain students are enjoying and learning from.

SPS&R has made it possible for McMain students to have a customized Web site for the school that has live weather data, daily trivia questions, interesting weather facts, interactive curriculum and a weather encyclopedia.

The attorneys of SPS&R are proud to be a part of the WeatherLink project. As a New Orleans business, we believe that giving back to the community is an integral part of living and working in New Orleans. By participating in Weather Link, we can help the youth of our city enjoy learning the fundamentals of math and science while cultivating their understanding of the value of education.