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Gertrude’sLand of Kush CateringThe Anthony McCarthy ShowNew System BakeryRadebaugh FloristRed Brick StationThe Wine Source

Briefcase artists

Virginia ByrnesSarah K. FitzgeraldJennifer LackeyLynne Civiletti Mallon

sponsors

Kramon & Graham, PAVenable, LLCBallard Spahr Andrews &

Ingersoll, LLP

in-Kind donors

An Elegant Affair CateringKetel OneVodka—

Reliable Churchill LLPRoyal FarmsVince Tardy, Glossy Box DesignBaltimore PhoThe Daily RecordEarth Alley

Jenny PerkinsCornel RubinoBetty SchrollMelissa SmithAnn WikerElizabeth WilsonPatrick Zemarel

Guests/donors/ auction Winners

Russell AshtonClinton & Katharine BambergerBud BeehlerJoseph M. BellewMargaret B. BrewerKatherine E. BriddellBrown Goldstein Levy, LLPWilliam BurgeeJ. Norris ByrnesCarney, Kelehan LLPWilliam CoolahanAlvin E. Cordell

Joanna & David CoxDanielle DeckardKaren S. DeeleyPhillip DiamondDevon DodsonCarol EshelmanGeorge & Nancy GephartJohn GartlingJohn A. GephartW. Warren & E. Anne HamelJeannie HongDanielle & Michael HowarthAnne L. JohnsonJoseph H.H. KaplanAdam KelleyJames KingLaron Health, LLCWilliam & Gail LehmanRuth M. LouieWilliam W. MagruderKathleen McDermott

Honorary artists

Judge Richard D. BennettU.S. DiStrict coUrt for the DiStrict of MarylanD

Judge J. Frederick Motz, U.S. DiStrict coUrt for the DiStrict of MarylanD

Chief Judge Robert M. BellcoUrt of appealS of MarylanD

Judge Lynne A. BattagliacoUrt of appealS of MarylanD

Ret. Judge Joseph H.H. KaplancircUit coUrt for BaltiMore city

Judge Gale E. Rasin circUit coUrt for BaltiMore city

Judge Pamela J. WhitecircUit coUrt for BaltiMore city

Ret. Judge Norris ByrnescircUit coUrt for BaltiMore coUnty

Judge Jeannie Jinkyung HongDiStrict coUrt of MarylanD, BaltiMore city

Judge Jack I. LesserDiStrict coUrt of MarylanD, BaltiMore city

Benjamin R. Civiletti, EsqSenior partner, VenaBle llp, forMer U.S. attorney General

Anne Blumenberg, Esq.coMMUnity law center foUnDer anD coMMUnity actiViSt

LeGaL Briefs—Community Law Center’s annual fundraiser bash— raised funds, friends, and fame for Community Law Center in October 2009. Chief Judge Robert M. Bell and other prominent members of the legal community—with the help of local artists—decorated briefcases auctioned at the event. Food and beverages were generously donated by area restaurants and caterers.

LegaL briefs

Franklin M. McNeil, Jr.Michael MyersMudd, Harrison & Burch, LLPJoanne NathansJoshua E. NeimanMichael A. PretlTerry PrittApril RichardsonJason & Leslie RoseRudolf & Melinda RoseBarbara Ann SamuelsBrian SouthardDana M. SteinTimothy M. SullivanAndré R. WeitzmanDavid WhitmanDominic & Ann WikerKirsten WoelperJeff Zitelman

how we help communities

housing“ the amount of legal expertise needed was overwhelming … clc kept us alive.”MiChaeL Mazepink / exeCutive DiReCtOR / peOpLe’s hOMesteaDing gROup

In brIef: people’s homesteading group was helped by Community Law Center throughout the group’s rehabilitation and sale to low-income homeowners of historic houses in the greenmount community. “the Community Law Center has been with us every step of the way through the acquisition, redevelopment, and sale of houses in our community. … We could not have done it without them.”

nuisance abatement

“ without community law center we would not be able to afford legal assistance.”Jane BuCCheRi / pResiDent / hOLLins ROunDhOuse

In brIef: Community Law Center represented the hollins Roundhouse association, a southwest Baltimore neighborhood group, to close a bar that was a haven for drugs and violence after the licensees violated an earlier agreement with the community to move the license to a different location. this action has made their community safer and quieter. “Community Law Center provides an invaluable service for communities.”

nonprofit“ clc was a great help to us as we worked through the challenging time of getting started, providing support every step along the way.”aMie gavin gLasgOW / pResiDent / B-MORe DOg

In brIef: Community Law Center represented B-More Dog, inc., a small, committed group dedicated to helping Baltimore residents understand the importance of responsible dog ownership. CLC helped with incorporation and tax-exempt status, “CLC was a great help … not just with the technical legal paperwork, but offering suggestions of other resources that are available to nonprofit groups.”

environment“ community law center made an enormous difference in our quickly becoming an effective advocate for baltimore’s community gardens and open spaces.” MiRiaM avins / FOunDeR / BaLtiMORe gReen spaCe

In brIef: Community Law Center represented Baltimore green space, a land trust that obtains title to community-managed open spaces to protect them from future development and preserve them for community use. CLC helped the group to incorporate, obtain 501(c)(3) status, review land acquisitions, streamline the transfer City-owned land, and obtain property tax exemption for community-managed open spaces. “Community Law Center has been an indispensable partner.”

Howcanwehelpyourcommunity?helpfor communities

community lawcenter lawyers for neigHborHoods

(410)366-0922communitylaw.org

Nonprofit Formation & Reorganization — 38%

Nuisance Abatement — 22%

Vacant Property Acquisition & Rehabilitation — 17%

Research & Analysis — 13%

Environmental — 4%

Contracts — 2%

Other — 4%

ways we helptypes of cases HandLed in 2009

Arts — 13%

Neighborhood Association — 50%

Housing & Community Development — 18%

Education, Youth & Family — 15%

Other — 5%Environmental &

Animal Welfare — 4%Health & Substance

Abuse Treatment — 3%Consumer — 3%

who we helptypes of cLients represented in 2009

helping communities

community law center, a nonprofit law firm,

provides legal services to community and nonprofit organizations throughout

maryland to promote stronger and more

vibrant neighborhoods.

thank you for your generous gifts of funding and volunteer legal services that allowed the community law center to help revitalize more neighborhoods throughout maryland in 2009 despite the worst recession in generations. we greatly appreciate your support!

board of directors

John A. Gephart, JD, MBAchair

Danielle E. Howarth, Esq.Vice-chair

William (Bill) MagrudertreaSUrer

Brian S. Southard, Esq.Secretary

Kristine J. Dunkerton, Esq.preSiDent & execUtiVe Director

Shirl R. Byron Ann T. Cole, Esq. Devon L. Dodson Pauline M. Harris Franklin N. McNeil, Jr.Caroline G. Moore Joanne Nathans, Esq.

Joshua E. Neiman Marta J. Pola Michael A. Pretl, Esq. Jason C. Rose, Esq. André R. Weitzman, Esq. Dominic Wiker

at the Legal Briefs event, Community Law Center was privileged to induct the first members of a new honorary Board of Directors:Chief Judge Robert M. BellcoUrt of appealS of MarylanD

Anne L. Blumenberg, Esq.clc foUnDer anD coMMUnity actiViSt

W. Warren Hamel, Esq.VenaBle llp

staff / 2009

Kristine J. Dunkerton, Esq.preSiDent & execUtiVe Director

Danielle DeckardreSearch aSSociate

Dorcas Gilmore, Esq.Staff attorney

Alyson Harkinspro Bono oUtreach coorDinator

Ingrid HitchensreSoUrce ManaGer & Senior paraleGal

Mark HughescoMMUnity orGanizer

Susan Hughes, Esq.Staff attorney

Fatima JonesaDMiniStratiVe aSSiStant

Fran Gunther MingesDirector of DeVelopMent

Kelly Pfeifer, Esq.SUperViSinG attorney

Michelle Wirzberger, Esq.Staff attorney

Christina Schoppert, Esq.Staff attorney

Robert Strupp, Esq.Director of reSearch & policy

a Letter to our friends

allocation of funds / ’09

community LaW center is a unique and essentiaL

resource forstrengtheningmaryland’snonprofitsectorandneighborhood-basedrevitalizationefforts.ourattorneysteachpeopletocometogethertotakechargeoftheirneighborhoods,standupforwhattheyneed,andworktogethertoaccomplishtheirgoals.ourclientslearnthatthelawisforthepeopletousetoachievetheirgoals,protecttheirrights,andstrengthentheirneighborhoods.

community LaW center remainstheonlymarylandorganizationthatprovideslegalrepresentationsolelytocommunityassociationsandnonprofitorganizations.staffattorneysprovidetheselegalservicesinourcommunitylegalservicesProgramwhilevolunteerattorneysoffertheirlegalexpertiseinourProbonoProgram:

u staff attorneys in our community LeGaL services

proGram represent community organizations, community development corporations, and nonprofits in Baltimore City to bring neighborhood revitalization goals to fruition. Examples of the work include assisting Baltimore residents with issues ranging from securing vacant houses to closing nuisance bars, appealing a zoning exception to creating a community garden. Staff attorneys also assist community development corporations with the development of affordable housing, and residents with the creation of Community Benefits Agreements to give them a strong voice in the decision-making process for proposed development in their neighborhoods.

u voLunteer attorneys in our pro Bono proGram are matched with community and nonprofit organizations throughout

Maryland to provide the legal assistance these organizations need to achieve their missions. Pro Bono attorneys handle the complex legal matters faced by communities and nonprofits as they strive to provide essential services and improve the stability, health, safety, and attractiveness of neighborhoods.

in addition, our project to end predatory & deceptive

reaL estate practices worked to make Maryland and regional real estate markets function more honestly by encouraging enforcement of laws to prevent real estate fraud and deception, improving practices for sales of City-owned property, and educating communities how to avoid predatory, deceptive, and discriminatory real estate practices.

We couLd not BuiLd tHe sociaL and economic strenGtH of Maryland’s communities without your generous support. Thanks again to our financial contributors and volunteer lawyers for all that you have done over the past year to further our mission. We look forward to leveraging the law to help Maryland’s community and nonprofit organizations improve more neighborhoods in the years to come.

WitH many tHanKs,

KriStine DUnKerton, eSq. John Gephart, J.D., M.B.a.execUtiVe Director chair, BoarD of DirectorS

interns & Community VoLunteers

Community Law Center is grateful for the interns and community volunteers who provided over 4,700 hours to help us achieve our mission in 2009. several volunteers provided significant hours through programs with university of Maryland school of Law, university of Baltimore school of Law, Washington & Lee university, goucher College, Johns hopkins university, Coppin state university, and goodwill industries.

Chernise BookerRemington BronsonKathryn D’AdamoKevin DochertyChristina GubitosaJessica GuzikCharlene HallMichael HowarthAlex HugginsConrad Judy

Molly KnollTracy LewisCasey LyonLoraine MartinezNwora NwokoloJennifer O’ConnerEmily RohmRachel SimmonsonJennifer SmithNorman Williams

Management & General — 7%

Fundraising — 6%

Program — 87%

Revenues, gains and otheR suppoRtpuBLic support received directLy

Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 539,088

Contributed professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494,059

Contributed rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,081

1,038,228

Grants from governmental agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107,634

otHer revenue

Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,668

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

23,155 Total revenues, gains and other support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,169,017

expenses proGram services

Legal assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,062,538

supportinG services

Management and general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,316

Fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,629

Total supporting services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,945

Total expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230,483

Change in net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (61,466)

Change in net assets—beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . 257,545

Change in net assets—end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 196,079

audited finanCiaL statement / 2009

Edith H. FurstenbergMr.& Mrs.

George W. Gephart, Sr.John A. GephartCarol GilbertFrank T. GrayJane HarrisonSidney Hollander, Jr.Danielle & Michael HowarthReed HunterRobin JacobsKevin Jordan & Stefan StreinMary F. KeenanIngrid KershnerVirginia KnowltonBetsy Krieger & David KandelJames J. Kelly, Jr.Eileen F. LankfordWilliam W. MagruderDonald A. ManekinFranklin N. McNeil, Jr. &

Paul B. FowlerMr. & Mrs. Francis J. MeagherPearl MoultonJoanne G. NathansJoshua Neiman & Anita KassofRoann NicholsLori NicolleNancy Olah & Bill PaceJames C. OliverMarta J. PolaMichael A. PretlCharles A. ReesMae C. ReevesJason C. & Leslie RoseSheila K. SachsPaul S. Sarbanes

Brian S. SouthardJulia K. TannerChezia B. ThompsonSusan TippettAndré R. WeitzmanShirley WerthPamela J. WhiteDominic E. WikerLaurie S. ZabinJay Zukerman

cLients, corporations & LaW firms

Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP

Baltimore Pho RestaurantBenedictine Society of BaltimoreBlack & DeckerButcher’s Hill Association, Inc.Carroll Improvement

Association, Inc.Shawn W. Carter, LLCChurch of the RedeemerCiti GroupConcerned Citizens

for a Better Brooklyn, Inc.Constellation Energy Group

FoundationDLA Piper LLP USFederal Hill Neighborhood

Association, Inc.Good Ground Consulting LLCHarvey & Harvey PCHB Financial &

Management ServicesKramon & Graham, PALord Baltimore Capital Corporation

Board memBers & friends

Neilson P. AndrewsSandra Z. BerensonElizabeth Biliske & Patrick HolmesBrenda & John BlomAnne BlumenbergCarolyn BoitnottJohn P. BowmanKisha A. BrownArthur L. Buist, in honor

of Charles J. BuistJacquelyn D. ByrdJohn Carroll ByrnesShirley R. ByronCheryl A. CascianiAnn T. ColeAlvin E. CordellJevne DiazDevon DodsonMichael S. DopkinKristine Dunkerton & Elsa LankfordJuliet A. Eurich & Lois B. ThalheimerJudy & David Feigin in honor

of Matthew FeiginMatthew FeiginMaria F. FilardiConstance S. Fowler

Lockhart Vaughan FoundationMaryland Legal Services CorporationNational Community

Reinvestment CoalitionSkadden Fellowship FoundationSurdna Foundation, Inc.

reserve fund donors

Over the years, Community Law Center has sought to build a reserve fund to stabilize finances in difficult economic times. special thanks to the generous individuals who contributed to this fund in 2009:

Jason C. & Leslie RoseJohn A. Gephart

in-Kind donor

P J Bogert Graphic Design

Mount Vernon Belvedere AssociationNetwork Business Solutions, Inc.Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLCPNC BankSaint Andrews Christian

Community ChurchSandtown-Winchester

Condominium AssociationSelect Portfolio Servicing, Inc.Skadden, Arps, Slate,

Meagher & Flom, LLP in honor of Matthew Feigin

SunTrust FoundationRosenberg_Martin_GreenbergWarnken, LLC

foundations & Government

Baltimore Bar FoundationBaltimore Community FoundationBaltimore Neighborhood Collaborative

& Baltimore Homeownership Preservation Coalition

Lois & Irving Blum FoundationAnnie E. Casey FoundationClayton Baker TrustCollaborative Supervision and

Focused EnforcementCommunity Development

Block GrantThe Fund for ChangeGoldseker FoundationMarion I. & Henry J. Knott

FoundationZanvyl & Isabelle Krieger FundJohn J. Leidy Foundation

Donors

Abell Improvement AssociationAnne Arundel County Citizens

for Protection Against VLT Facilities, Inc.Avondale/North Woodridge

Citizens’ Association, IncorporatedBaltimore Algebra Project, Inc.Baltimore Area Al-Anon

Information Service, Inc.Baltimore Community Real Estate ServiceBaltimore Free Store, IncorporatedBaltimore Green Space: A Land Trust for

Community-Managed Open Space, Inc.Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network, Inc.Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc.Benedictine Society of Baltimore CityBillie Holiday House, Inc.B-More Dog, Inc.Bolton Park Neighbors, Inc.Brooklyn and Curtis Bay Coalition, Inc.C.A.R.E. Community Association, Inc.Carroll Park Restoration Foundation, Inc.Center for Urban Families, Inc.Charles North Community Association, Inc.Chinese American Doctors Association Inc.Chinquapin Park Improvement AssociationChurch of the Holy TrinityCitizens of PigtownC.L. Optical, LLCCoalition of Concerned Communities

of Southwest Baltimore, Inc.Community of Curtis Bay Association, Inc.Corporation of Concerned Citizens

for a Better BrooklynCouncil of Unit Owners

of Washington Square CondominiumsCovenant Community Association CorporationEcho House Multi Service Center, IncorporatedEdmondson Village Collaborative, Inc.Fairmount Neighborhood AssociationFederal Hill Neighborhood AssociationFells Point Community AssociationFells Prospect, Inc.Follow Your Dreams, Inc.Foundations Charter School, Inc.Frankford Improvement Association, Inc.Franklin Square Community Association, Inc.Franklintown Community AssociationFree State Legal Project, Inc.Friends of Canton Dog Park

Graystone Community Association, Inc.Greater Greenmount Community

Association, Inc.Greater Remington Improvement

Association, Inc.Greater St. John MinistriesGuilford on Greenmount Neighborhood

AssociationGwynns Falls Business & Homeowners

AssociationHampden Community Council, Inc.HEROHidden Circle Community AssociationHollins Roundhouse AssociationHoward Park Civic Association, Inc.I Will Restore Ministries, Inc.Incentive Mentoring ProgramInfrastructure 180, Inc.Institute for Family EducationIT Whiz Kids, Inc.J.Z. Williams Multi-Purpose Center, Inc.Johnston Square Community

Development CorporationJoshua’s Generation Outreach Ministries, Inc.Karing AngelsKatipunan Filipino-American Association

of Maryland, Inc.Kevin Hunter’s Youth Mentoring Program, Inc.Kids on the Hill IncorporatedLakeland CommunityLauraville Improvement Association, Inc.Leah’s House Inc.Linden Avenue Block ClubLinden Rialto Condominium AssociationMaranatha Apostolic TempleMaryland Housing Counselors Network, Inc.Maryland Opera Company, Inc.Maryland Ornithological SocietyMcElderry Park Community AssociationMeet Me After SchoolMill Hill Community AssociationMonument/McElderry/Fayette

Revitalization Plan Board of GovernorsMount Vernon-Belvedere Improvement

Association, Inc.Mt. Winans Civic Interest Group, Inc.New Southwest Mt. Clare Community

Association, Inc.Newborn Holistic Ministries, Inc.North Avenue and Hilton Street Business

and Community Task ForceNorth Shore at Canton, Inc.Oakwood Village Community Association, Inc.Oliver Community Association, Inc.Orchard Ridge Tenant CouncilPanway Neighborhood Improvement

Association, Inc.

Park Purchase III Homeowners Association, Inc.Partners in Education, Inc.Patterson Park Neighborhood Association, Inc.Peer to Peer PromotionsPennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment

Committee, Inc.People’s Homesteading Group, Inc.Prince George’s County Civic Federation, Inc.Prince George’s Feral Friends, SPCA,

IncorporatedProject T.O.O.U.R. Inc.Remington Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.Reservoir Hill Improvement CouncilRiverside Neighborhood Association, Inc.Safe Haven in the Junction

Supportive Housing Program, Inc.Sanaa Kundi Art FoundationSecure The CallSeton Hill Association, Inc.Sharon K. Harvey Foundation, Inc.Sharp-Leadenhall Planning Committee, Inc.Southeastern District Police Community

Relations Council, Inc.Southeastern Neighborhoods Development Inc.St. Joseph Community CenterSt. Paul Community Outreach Center, Inc.The Benedictine Society of Baltimore CityThe Charles Village Civic Association, Inc.The Chesapeake Rivers Association, Inc.The Fayette Street Outreach Organization, Inc.The Friends of Druid Hill Park Inc.The Jessup Improvement Association, Inc.The Keh-Guieh Deveopment

Association of America, Inc.The Kevin L. Cooper FoundationThe Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition, Inc.

The Medfield Community Association, Incorporated

The Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville, Inc.The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill

and Fells Point, Inc.The Solutions to LearningThe St. Helena Community Association, Inc.The T.I.P.P.E.R. Foundation, Inc.Tinker TotsTravis Winkey Youth Empowerment ProjectTuscany CanterburyUnchained Talent, Inc.United Community Access Media, Inc.United Workers Association, Inc.VC Learning ArcVirtue Training Institute & Empowerment CenterWaltherson Improvement Association

of Baltimore City, Inc.Washington Village/Pigtown Neighborhood

Planning CouncilWaverly Improvement AssociationWindsor Hills Neighbors, Inc.Words of Wisdom Fellowship Church, Inc.World Poetry AgencyYork Road PartnershipYouth Organizing Urban Revitalization Systems

clients

Jennifer AdamsKaisha AlabiStanley AlpertAdam BakerMayabanza BangudiMichael BeattieMaricruz BonfanteRaymond BurkeGlenn CampbellDane ChoeJustin CoonSebastian CurianTimothy DavisT. Michael DietzDenese DominguezRobert Fraley

Therese GoldsmithMatthew GorraAndrew GraySharon GuidaRonald JacksonLeeann Kelly-JuddChristina KelleyBarrett KingSebastian KurianRaymond KurzBrian LowingerLauren Lyon-CollisJoe MacriMichael McCannJohn J. MillerMargaret Mona

Colin MoorhouseDaniel MoylanCharles NolanMunachi NsofarChika OjiakuNancy O’NeillSylvia Ontaneda-BernalesAnn OxenhamLaura PacanowskyAlexandra ParadiseMichael PretlJoseph RaffettoSiobhan RauschSidney ReidGeorge Ritchie IVAlexis Rohde

Stephen RourkeMike RufkahrJane SantoniDana Sawyer

(paralegal)Anne SchrothRobert ScottJulian SeiguerHarry ShapiroMichael ShermanBrian SouthardJed Spencer

Chiarra StrattonDanielle TaylorPatrick TurleyAlison Velez -LaneMichelle WinbushJoseph (Hank) Young

VoLunteer attorneys

Community Law Center is grateful to have the following attorneys provide over 1,300 hours of legal representation for nonprofit organizations across the state, January 2009 - December 2009.

at the Legal Briefs event, Chief Judge Robert M. Bell (right)

was inducted among the first members of a new honorary

Board of Directors for Community Law Center.