Elite News Highlights the Brewer Foundation’s 30 Years of Community Impact
Elite News recently profiled the Brewer Foundation in a prominent article recognizing the Foundation’s 30-year legacy of expanding educational opportunity and cultivating future leaders in Dallas and beyond.
The article underscores the Brewer Foundation’s roots as the philanthropic affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and its longstanding commitment to South Dallas communities. Central to the coverage is a statement from Brewer Foundation Founder William Brewer, who articulates the Foundation’s guiding philosophy and long-term vision:
“From the beginning, the Foundation’s mission—and commitment—has been to the idea that talent knows no boundaries,” Brewer says. “Our role is to support that talent, nurture it, and help young people build pathways toward glorious futures. Thirty years is not a conclusion; it is a beginning.”
The article devotes significant attention to the Foundation’s flagship Future Leaders Program (FLP), characterizing it as a nationally distinctive, year-round academic and leadership initiative serving more than 200 Dallas ISD students. FLP is the first public-private partnership of its kind, uniting Dallas ISD with leading independent schools to deliver rigorous instruction, leadership development, and expanded access to opportunity. Since 2009, FLP participants have earned more than $20 million in scholarship awards and consistently matriculated to prestigious colleges and universities.
The coverage also features perspectives from Foundation President Ian Shaw and key public stakeholders. Former Dallas ISD administrator and community advocate Shirley Ison-Newsome describes FLP as a transformative model that should be replicated nationwide, while students and alumni share firsthand accounts of how the program strengthened their confidence and opened doors to life-changing opportunities.
Further reinforcing this external validation, Elite News reports on a recent $50,000 grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, highlighting continued philanthropic confidence in the Brewer Foundation’s mission and impact.
Beyond its local work, the article also recognizes the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), now marking its 25th anniversary. IPPF is highlighted as a unique global platform that elevates student voices through written advocacy and live debate, with record participation and an ongoing partnership with New York University—demonstrating the Foundation’s growing national and international reach.
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New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Taps Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors for Amicus Brief
December 24, 2025 – Bearing Arms reports that Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors represents the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) in its advocacy in support of Ali Danial Hemani in United States v. Hemani. NYSRPA and the Brewer firm intend to submit an amicus brief in support of Hemani, joining the ACLU and others in this landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case centers on enforcement of the federal ban on gun possession by “unlawful” users of drugs. The Fifth Circuit held the statute unconstitutional in many circumstances, rejecting prohibitions absent active intoxication.The Solicitor General subsequently petitioned the Supreme Court for review, which was granted.
In a statement provided to Bearing Arms, firm partner William A. Brewer III said the amicus brief will “make the case for a straightforward, principled approach to the Constitution – one that protects freedom while ensuring fairness in the law.”
As reported by Bearing Arms, Brewer’s record of success in constitutional litigation includes its representation of the National Rifle Association of America in the unanimous Supreme Court victory in the First Amendment case against former New York financial regulator Maria T. Vullo, National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo.
NYSRPA President Tom King emphasized the significance of the Hemani case and the broader constitutional moment.
“The Hemani case is a defining moment – a reminder that constitutional freedom must never be weakened by vague or overreaching government power,” King said. “Our partnership with Brewer ensures that the Supreme Court will hear a powerful defense of individual liberty.”
Briefs in United States v. Hemani are due before the Court on January 20. Amicus briefs will follow one week later.
Brewer Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to Support Future Leaders Program
Dallas, Texas — December 15, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation today announced it received a $50,000 grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to its Future Leaders Program (FLP). The grant will support academic instruction, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities for FLP students – advancing the program’s mission to prepare young people for higher education and long-term success.
Founded in 2001, the Future Leaders Program is a flagship academic and leadership initiative of the Brewer Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. The FLP serves more than 200 students, ages 12–18, from urban communities within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) at no cost. Through year-round academic courses, leadership training, and exposure to a wide range of cultural programs, FLP helps prepare its “future leaders” for college and beyond.
FLP is the first public-private partnership of its kind in the country – drawing professionals, resources, and inspiration from DISD and four independent school partners: The Hockaday School, St. Mark’s School of Texas, the Episcopal School of Dallas, and Greenhill School.
“We are honored to receive this generous support from the King Foundation,” said William A. Brewer III, Chairman of the Brewer Foundation. “This grant strengthens our impact and sends an important message to FLP students: the community believes in them and the promise they hold to achieve great things.”
The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, a long-standing philanthropic leader in North Texas, West Texas, and Arkansas, supports charitable initiatives that strengthen communities and expand opportunity. Guided by the values of compassion, opportunity, integrity, and stewardship, the Foundation has awarded transformative grants for more than six decades to organizations creating meaningful and lasting community impact.
“We’re proud to partner with the Brewer Foundation and support the Future Leaders Program,” said Kim Davis, CEO of the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation. “FLP is creating real access and opportunity for young people, and that kind of long-term investment in students and their potential is exactly the work our Foundation exists to fuel.”
Since 2009, FLP seniors have received more than $20 million in scholarship offers. Alumni have graduated from elite colleges and universities, including New York University, Yale University, Northwestern University, Colby College, Pomona College, The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University. The most recent FLP graduating class received more than $2.5 million in scholarships and awards.
“Support from the King Foundation validates our mission and allows us to expand our impact,” said Ian Shaw, President of the Brewer Foundation. “This partnership helps us light a pathway to college for FLP students and deepen our service to the community.”
About the Brewer Foundation
Now celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the Brewer Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. The Foundation empowers students through education equity, mentorship, and global debate. It breaks barriers, amplifies voices, and champions the art of advocacy for lasting change. A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the Brewer Foundation supports a range of community initiatives, with a special emphasis on developing, overseeing, and funding education programs, including the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). For more information: www.brewerattorneys.com/foundation
About the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation started the Foundation that bears their names in 1966. Established through gifts from the Kings, as well as their daughter, Dorothy, the Foundation has grown to more than $115 million in assets. The Foundation distributes more than $3.5 million per year through grants and direct charitable activities to charities serving residents of four counties in North Texas, 15 counties in West Texas, and 19 counties in Arkansas. Foundation grants span multiple categories including the arts, education, and social services for the elderly, children and low-income people. For more information: www.kingfoundation.com
New York Post: Brewer Clients File Lawsuit Over Southampton Tragedy
December 15, 2025 – The New York Post reports that a prominent New York City and Southampton family — Craig and Jacqueline Huff, and their son, Garrett — face lawsuits over a catastrophic golf cart crash.
Brewer clients John Mascali and Heather Dailey recently filed lawsuits in Suffolk County Supreme Court – alleging they suffered serious, long-term injuries in a golf cart rollover near the Huff family’s Southampton residence. According to the complaint, Garrett Huff drove his parents’ golf cart at high speed toward a roundabout on the night of August 3, 2024, veering left without warning and attempting a dangerous stunt that caused the cart to flip. As passengers, Mascali and Dailey were reportedly ejected from the vehicle and knocked unconscious.
As reported by the Post on December 14, the vehicle overturned, “violently hurling” Mascali and Dailey to the pavement and knocking them unconscious, according to their Suffolk County Supreme Court lawsuits against Huff and his parents, Craig and Tracey Huff, seeking unspecified damages.
The plaintiffs allegedly sustained multiple traumatic injuries, including a concussion, spinal fractures, neurological impairment, chronic pain, and other long-term medical complications. According to the Post, the suit further alleges that Garrett had a history of prior golf cart accidents, including one that “previously injured a friend’s hand,” and that his parents were aware of this pattern yet continued to allow him unrestricted access to the vehicle.
According to the lawsuits, following the accident, Craig and Jacqueline Huff disposed of the golf cart, eliminating critical physical evidence. The lawsuit asserts claims of negligence, gross negligence, and negligent entrustment.
“This was not an accident – it was the predictable result of recklessness and a long-ignored pattern of dangerous behavior,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and counsel for plaintiffs.
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Star-Telegram Reports on Keller ISD Board Changes, Voting Rights Act Lawsuit
December 11, 2025 – The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Keller ISD board trustee Charles Randklev is resigning to run for City Council.
According to the report, "Randklev was the school board president when news broke in January that he and four other board members were planning to split the district along U.S. 377 in an effort to save money."
The reporting notes that the controversial plan sparked community outrage, criminal complaints, and legal action. Against this backdrop, the district also faces a Voting Rights Act lawsuit from Brewer Storefront client Claudio Vallejo. The Brewer Storefront, the pro-bono affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, sued the school district on behalf of Vallejo in February 2025, alleging the district’s at-large election system violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
In a statement provided to the Star-Telegram, William A. Brewer III, a partner at the Storefront, said there is “growing support” for its lawsuit — reflecting a community demanding fairness in its elections.
“Mr. Randklev’s resignation underscores the instability created by at-large voting and the urgent need to adopt cumulative voting. Keller ISD should see this moment as a wake-up call — an opportunity to embrace change and rebuild public trust,” said Brewer.
The Dallas Morning News Reports on Brewer Foundation, 30 Years of Partnership and Service
December 10, 2025 — The Dallas Morning News today published an in-depth feature celebrating the Brewer Foundation's 30th anniversary, focusing on the students whose lives have been transformed by its educational initiatives.
In the article, "How a Dallas Nonprofit Built Education Pathways from Oak Cliff to New York and Beyond," the publication traces the impact of the Brewer Foundation’s flagship programs: the Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF).
The story notes that the FLP now serves more than 200 Dallas ISD students, who attend rigorous, year-round Saturday classes. Those classes are taught by both public and private school educators and are held on the campuses of the program’s private-school partners: The Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark’s School of Texas, The Greenhill School, and The Hockaday School.
The article recounts how one former FLP student, Efraín Vera, received a full-ride scholarship to New York University, launching a career that led him to become a commercial litigator at a major law firm. Vera credited the FLP with altering the course of his life.
Vera stated, “If it wasn’t for FLP, I probably wouldn’t be where I am right now.”
The article includes remarks from David Baad, the Ann and Lee Hobson Family Head of School at the Episcopal School of Dallas. According to the article, for Baad, participating in the FLP "exemplifies the school’s religious identity: service to the community alongside academic excellence."
“We are strengthened as an institution when we engage in public-private partnerships,” Baad said. “Anytime our teachers can learn and partner with teachers in different environments, our teaching is strengthened, and our students benefit from that.”
Reflecting on the success of the Foundation's initiatives, Chairman Bill Brewer shared, “It’s been the best thing we’ve done in the last 25 years. We were in many ways lucky to have gotten involved in the community.”
Looking ahead, the Foundation remains focused on expanding opportunities for students nationwide. According to The Dallas Morning News, plans are underway for a potential new FLP program in New York City, extending the promise of educational access and upward mobility to even more students.
Law 360 Reports on Emerging Developments Involving Lake Law Firm, Brewer Client Sylvia Benito
December 5, 2025 – Law 360 reports today that following allegations by multiple creditors that the firm suffered from significant mismanagement — and just one week after creditors initiated involuntary Chapter 7 proceedings against it -- the Law Offices of Edward J. Lake (the Lake Law Firm) in New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In October, Brewer client Syliva Benito filed state court claims alleging Lake defrauded her out of more than $2.5 million by inducing her to loan the firm money under the guise of bridge financing and improperly mislabeling her investment in ERTC claims as loan.
In commenting on today’s developments, William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and counsel to petitioning creditor Benito, stated:
“Lake Law’s responsive December 3 bankruptcy filing—which seeks to use creditor-advanced funds for payroll and a $30,000 monthly salary to Ed Lake—underscores the purpose of the involuntary bankruptcy filing. As the bankruptcy court noted, Lake Law’s filing is ‘the functional equivalent of an admission that relief is warranted.’ We look forward to the appointment of a trustee to ensure an orderly and equitable distribution to creditors.”
The matter now proceeds toward a December 9 hearing, where the court will evaluate whether the Chapter 11 case should continue and whether an interim trustee will be appointed to oversee the firm’s assets.
The Independent Reports on Brewer Client Gregg Jarrett’s Lawsuit Against Vigliano Associates
November 26, 2025 – The Independent reports today on a new lawsuit filed by noted author Gregg Jarrett against his former literary agent, Vigliano Associates. Jarrett filed suit in New York State Court on November 25, 2025, against David Vigliano and Vigliano Associates Ltd., alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and contract in their handling of his literary earnings.
According to the report, the lawsuit – filed by Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors – claims the agency failed to provide a full accounting of royalties and later issued an unexplained payment into Jarrett’s account without documentation or justification.
As The Independent notes: “The complaint notes that, while previous payments from Vigliano Associates — run by founder David Vigliano — typically included details of any payments the agency had previously sent to Jarrett. This would generally accompany the deposit and document the title of the book or project associated with the payment, as well as the commission retained by Vigliano.”
The complaint further states: “Although Jarrett requested nothing more than a simple accounting, Defendants expressly refused the request. In response, Defendants sent a two-sentence letter stating that the Deposit represented unspecified ‘royalties’ for ‘prior matters’ and, if Jarrett sought further information, he would have to obtain it through formal legal discovery.”
The article also references an earlier, still-pending case in which Jarrett alleges that his agents conspired with Simon & Schuster to misappropriate a book concept he developed – claims that likewise center on breaches of loyalty and conflicts of interest within the publishing industry.
“Our client trusted his agents to act with loyalty, candor, and care,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel for Mr. Jarrett. “Instead, they have flatly refused to account for funds under their control. The refusal to provide any information regarding Mr. Jarrett’s accounts requires this filing.”
Brewer added, “Of course, literary agents occupy a position of trust that demands loyalty. If an agent acts as Mr. Vigliano allegedly acted here, it undermines the integrity of the industry.”
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