Silverman Thompson is a cornerstone in the Baltimore community, both in the legal sector and philanthropically.  

From bar foundation involvement to school supply drives, we work to enrich our city and support our attorneys in their charitable and professional initiatives.  

Partner Kerri Smith leads Silverman Thompson’s community outreach, holding leadership positions in the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Baltimore Bar Foundation, and the American Bar Association alongside her philanthropic efforts.  

If your organization is interested in working with Silverman Thompson on a local service project, please contact Ms. Smith directly at ksmith@silvermanthompson.com.  

Bar Association, Foundation, and Non-Profit Involvement 

Our attorneys are involved in bar associations and participate in their community-based projects: 

• Bar Association of Baltimore City 
• Baltimore County Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• American Bar Association 

Our attorneys are involved in and hold leadership roles in numerous legal non-profit boards such as: 

• Baltimore Bar Foundation
• Maryland Bar Foundation

Our attorneys are leaders in the following community programs: 

• One Love Foundation
• The League for People with Disabilities
• Athletes Serving Athletes
• CollegeBound Foundation

Our firm sponsors and attends events for the following charitable organizations and non-profits: 

• Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service “Below the Belt – Stride and Thrive 5k and 1-Mile Walk”  
• One Love Foundation
• HopeWell Cancer Support
• Pathfinders for Autism
• Empower4Life
• Sharp Dressed Man
• Dress for Success
• Women’s Law Center of Maryland
• Baltimore Bar Foundation’s “Spaghetti Opera” and “Trial by Jury”  

The MSBA Lawyer Assistance Program

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) is available to all lawyers in Maryland and provides free, confidential assistance to lawyers, judges, law school students, and support staff by offering virtual assessment, referral, short-term counseling, and continued support to ensure long term success. This service is particularly helpful to members of our legal community who suffer from a variety of disabilities, whether substance use disorders, mental health challenges, or physical disabilities that create additional stresses.  

Silverman Thompson has been at the forefront of implementing the objectives of the LAP into its continuing education programs, by providing lunch and learns, wellness talks, and informal resources to members of our firm who may need LAP’s help. Contact Silverman Thompson attorney Kathleen Hanlon Sinclair at ksinclair@silvermanthompson.com to learn more.  

Office Drives 

Every year, Silverman Thompson gives back to the community by participating in a toy drive for the Bar Association of Baltimore City Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters and a school supply drive for children experiencing homelessness.

, 2025’s Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters at the Science Center was one of the largest groups in recent memory. All of the kids in attendance were living at homeless or domestic violence shelters in Baltimore City and were invited to attend this Holiday Party during a season that is often difficult for their families. The room was filled with painted faces, ornaments and picture frames the kids decorated for the holidays, a dining room that served up hundreds of meals, and greetings with special guests throughout the night (the Oriole Bird, Candy Cane Patrol, the Grinch, several elves, of course, Santa).

One of the best parts of the night was that every child got to leave with a gift. Every toy and dollar you donated went toward those gifts for the children, and we were able to supply all of them thanks to our team.

If you’ve ever wondered what 265+ gifts look like, this is it!

The firm has also held a women’s and men’s professional clothing drive to support individuals in our community to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire to help them interview and obtain employment. Over 70% of attorneys and staff consistently engage with these efforts, proving a consistent commitment to community donations. 

Our attorneys and staff recently supported Empower4Life, an organization that strives to provide every homeless child in Baltimore and Harford County shelters with the supplies needed for confidence and academic success. Silverman Thompson attorneys and staff donated school supplies and sponsored eight children with a brand-new backpack and back-to-school outfit. 

In December 2024, the firm held its annual toy drive for the Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters. All of the kids in attendance live at homeless or domestic violence shelters in Baltimore City. At the end of the night, over 200 children left with a gift because of the generous donations from Silverman Thompson.  

Please contact Partner Kerri Smith at ksmith@silvermanthompson.com for more information on Silverman Thompson’s community initiatives.