Community Involvement
Making Impactful Change on a Local Scale
At Hilliard Law, our unwavering commitment to justice has and continues to enrich the communities we call home. Through our comprehensive and solutions-oriented legal representation, we've been able to implement meaningful change, assist in safeguarding community interests, and protect the rights of our friends and neighbors.
Our firm and our families are deeply rooted in Corpus Christi, Texas, and we owe this coastal community a debt of gratitude for fostering our continued growth. As an organization, we are dedicated to doing our part as local leaders and giving generously of our time and resources in faithful support of the community we serve.
Our firm has tirelessly advocated for those in need, navigating complex legal challenges to achieve favorable outcomes. Our successes have not only brought peace of mind to our local clients but have also played a major role in establishing safer, more equitable conditions within our community.
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Activities/Community Partners
Coastal Bend Pride
HL Participation: 2024 Presenting Sponsor
Pride Corpus Christi is an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in South Texas since 2016.
We believe everyone deserves to live authentically, free from discrimination and harm. Our commitment to justice extends to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
During PRIDE month and beyond, we are here to lend a helping hand to those who have experienced any form of injury or injustice. Your story matters; we're dedicated to fighting for your rights and seeking the justice you deserve.
Hilliard Law is proud to support Pride Corpus Christi and the LGBTQ+ community. We stand together in the fight for equality and justice for all.
Metro Ministry
Loaves and Fishes: Loaves & Fishes is a free cafeteria that serves nutritious dine-in meals for the homeless, poor, working poor, disabled, and elderly. This program provides lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. For residents of Rustic House and Rainbow House, Loaves & Fishes provides all of their meals and bag lunches for those who have obtained gainful employment. The facility seats over 100 clients and offers ADA-compliant restrooms and seating. In a normal fiscal year, the program regularly serves over 8,300 meals per month.
TOKC - Triumph over Kid Cancer
The Mission of TOKC is improve the lives of children with cancer by raising their spirits, driving public awareness, and funding research to advance the treatment and survivability of pediatric cancer.
Pool Party : It was a tapestry of feelings wrapped in a cotton candy moment: poignant, melancholy, happy, sad, funny, light-hearted and heart-breaking. Those who have heard the knock at the door, when cancer unexpectedly comes calling, are more finely tuned into this truth. It was a beautiful day, and we are thankful for every moment. Catherine and Bob Hilliard were honored to host families at their home for a festive and fun pool party – filled with cotton candy and churros, snocones and more, the backyard was full, while kids and families enjoyed the pool.
We are proud to support the mission, started by Alex Hilliard’s dear friend, James, of the Triumph Over Kids Cancer Foundation and help provide an afternoon full of smiles for the precious families.
2023 CASA Superhero 5K
April 2023: One of our favorite things to do with the Corpus Christi #HMGFamily, is to participate in local events that give back to our community, and last weekend was no exception.
A group of HMG superheroes showed up and shined at the annual CASA of the Coastal Bend Superhero 5K! HMG was proud to not only be there with our feet on the ground but also to sponsor the event.
Purple Door
The Mission of the Purple Door is to empower the community and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to transition to a safe and healthy environment.
2022: Today, HMG had the privilege to provide over 65 meals to women and children at The Purple Door. The mission of The Purple Door is to empower the community and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to transition to a safe and healthy environment.
This Thanksgiving, HMG is grateful for the opportunity to support its mission in the Coastal Bend.
2024: Hilliard Law was proud to be a justice sponsor at the Inaugural The Purple Door Purple Pickleball fundraiser.
In addition to our sponsorship, we had our all-star Hilliard Law Pickleball team on the courts playing for the W!
Alex and Robbie Hilliard played an epic exhibition game, all teams won matches, and Aaron Palmer and John Duff took the gold in their division!
Thank you to The Purple Door for being a life-saving and life-giving resource to women in our community experiencing domestic violence. It is our privilege to support your mission.
Ready or Not Foundation
Promotes awareness of pediatric brain cancer and funds research into better treatments and a cure. Hilliard Law was a proud sponsor of The Ready or Not Foundation’s World of Pure Imagination Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser last night at La Palmera Mall. It was a lovely evening supporting a wonderful cause.
HL Participation: 2024 Sponsorship and event attendance
2024 81st Joe Salem Thanksgiving
Last week a group of Hilliard Heroes gave of their time on Thanksgiving to serve our local community at the 81st Annual Joe Salem Thanksgiving Giveaway. From packing food boxes, making plates, traffic control, and distribution, it was an honor and privilege to be a part of this special event.
2025 - Adopt-A-Beach: Beach Clean Up
Earlier today, the Hilliard Heroes community outreach team rolled up their sleeves and teamed up with Adopt-A-Beach to help clean up beautiful Mustang Island State Park. We’re proud to support efforts that protect and preserve our coastline—because giving back to the Coastal Bend means everything to us.
A huge thank you to Ranger Ben for guiding us through the day and sharing his passion for this incredible place. At Hilliard Law, we’re committed to making a difference—both in the courtroom and in our community.
2025 - TAMU-CC Pre-Law Society Panel
The Ronald McDonald House of South Texas
Continuing its long-standing tradition of community support, Hilliard Law is delighted to announce its holiday gift to the Ronald McDonald House of South Texas. This year, the firm’s contribution will fund the purchase of two new washing machines and a new dryer, ensuring that families staying at the House have access to essential amenities during their time of need.
The Ronald McDonald House of South Texas provides a home away from home for families with children undergoing medical treatment. For years, Hilliard Law has been proud to support this vital organization, recognizing the critical role it plays in the lives of countless families. This holiday gift reflects the firm’s continued commitment to uplifting the community and supporting those in need.
"The Ronald McDonald House was a true blessing for our family. When my grandson, Hudson, was born with Spina Bifida, our son and daughter-in-law faced unimaginable challenges. The RMH in Kansas City opened its doors to them, providing a place of comfort, support, and community during a time of uncertainty. Hudson is a miracle, and the Ronald McDonald House played a crucial role in their journey, offering not only a place to stay but a sense of hope and strength. We are deeply grateful for all the RMH does for families like ours, and we’re honored to support them in their mission to help others, " said Lynn Bradley, CFO of Hilliard Law.
“The Ronald McDonald House is a beacon of hope and comfort for families facing difficult times,” said Bob Hilliard, Owner, Founder, and Partner of Hilliard Law. “It is our pleasure to support this remarkable organization and help ease the burden for families by providing reliable laundry facilities. At Hilliard Law, we believe in the power of giving back and creating meaningful connections within our community.”
This gift is part of Hilliard Law’s broader mission to make a positive impact in the communities it serves. Through its charitable efforts, the firm aims to provide tangible support and foster lasting relationships with organizations dedicated to making a difference.
Holidays with Hilliard Law
Valentine’s Day: The Hilliard Heroes had a wonderful time at the Ronald McDonald House of South Texas, sharing a special meal, arts & crafts, cookie decorating, and heartfelt moments with these incredible families. Giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.
Halloween at the Hooks
A handful of Hilliard Heroes were out volunteering in our Corpus Christi community last night - serving THOUSANDS of local kids with Halloween fun! Big thanks to the @cchooks for hosting this incredible event each year - we had so much fun and absolutely delighted in seeing all the happy faces!
The RISE School of Corpus Christi
HMG is proud to be a sponsor of the 18th Annual Rise School of Corpus Christi Rise and Shine Run!
2023 - HMG Crawfish For A Cause
Texas State Aquarium & Wildlife Rescue Center
Catherine and Bob Hilliard are proud to have been an instrumental part of the new Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center.
The new center, set to become the largest in Texas and one of the largest in the country, will be the only Texas wildlife rescue facility permitted to treat marine mammals, raptors, shorebirds and sea turtles. The center will feature state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, an interpretive gallery, an emergency operations center and the only CAT scan used for wildlife in Texas.
The Hilliard Family is honored to present The Sea Turtle Hospital - where thousands of sea turtles will be cared for, rehabilitated, and returned to the sea. In addition, Catherine is a long-standing board member of the Aquarium, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board.
Sea Turtle Release:
Bob, Catherine, and Del Hilliard headed to the beach today as 465 sea turtles were returned back to the sea!!
The Hilliard Family is proud to support the @txstateaquarium and the Sea Turtle Hospital at the Rescue Center. We are grateful for all who nurse these creatures back to health so they can return home.
Coastal Bend Food Bank
The Coastal Bend Food Bank (CBFB) is a nonprofit organization that solicits and distributes food which might otherwise go to waste or be discarded by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Since 1982, CBFB has been fighting hunger in the Coastal Bend by providing food and personal care products to various charity and service agencies.
June 2023: Hilliard Law represented at the Coastal Bend Food Bank today! Over 15 interns and staff showed up to help serve the Coastal Bend community. We packed 1,115 lbs. of produce, which was bagged and will help them distribute 929 meals! In addition, we were super efficient (in true Hilliard Law fashion!) and completed the food packing task in under in hour. During our second hour we constructed 384 boxes for them to use to distribute. It was a great afternoon and we are proud to support the food bank and help take care of our community.
July 2024: Yesterday, a group of Hilliard Law staff and Interns volunteered at the Coastal Bend Food Bank at their new AMAZING facility. We sorted countless boxes of donations and packed up even more for distribution at a mobile food distribution event.
At Hilliard Law we are not only committed to seeking justice for our clients, but have an unwavering commitment to enriching and supporting the community that we call home.
Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
The mission of the Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center is to provide evidence-based academic intervention in reading and math for at-risk students, impart school readiness strategies, deliver health education classes to alleviate chronic disease among underserved populations, offer counseling services to vulnerable groups, and cultivate the arts through community awareness projects and cultural events that enhance creative thinking, problem solving and stewardship for all community members.
July 2023: It was a fabulous Friday for us today - giving over 60 summer sports bags to kiddos and teens at the Garcia Center! A cool cinch sack, new water bottle, and sweat towel to help these kiddos stay hydrated and cool this summer while they participate in the amazing activities the Garcia Center offers! We are proud to invest in our community and these kids.
School Supply Drive: We had an amazing afternoon volunteering at the Garcia Arts and Education Center in Corpus Christi. We are so grateful for the support they provide to our local community and are proud to give back not only through financial donations, but through service. The smiles from the children and families served this week were everything and we can’t wait to go back and visit again soon!
This week the @garciacenter gave out over 300 backpacks filled with school supplies, facilitated over 100 free haircuts, and, on Wednesday, the @coastalbendfoodbank was there and distributed food boxes to over 350 families.
FAST – Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics
FAST is the leading patient advocacy organization working to cure Angelman syndrome. As the largest non-governmental funder of Angelman syndrome research in the world, our goal is to drive forward transformative research and development programs as quickly as possible for those living with Angelman syndrome — regardless of age or genotype.
HL Participation: Sponsored ($1500) and attended Paddle for a Purpose.
NAACP – Springfield Branch
On Sunday, February 19th, the Springfield Branch NAACP hosted the 102nd Annual Lincoln Douglass Freedom Fund Banquet, with Ben Crump as the keynote speaker.
HMG was honored to sponsor a table at the event. HMG Attorney Jennifer Hightower attended, and shared the table with the family of Earl Moore, Jr., State's Attorney Dan Wright and his wife Emily. Also in attendance (and pictured), US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and State Senator Doris Turner, who are sponsoring the Earl Moore, Jr. Legislation.
Coastal Conservation Association
HMG is proud to support @ccanational in the Coastal Bend. We are grateful to help support the mission and be a part of the Texas grassroots tradition that works to ensure the health and conversation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them.
Community Gifting
Circus Tickets: This weekend, HMG had the privilege to share our Suite Level tickets for the Circus that was held at the @americanbankcenter!
Many families were able to utilize the tickets, including a local mom business owner and her family, and several families from @coastalbendcasa and @agaperanchtx. Check out our stories to see some additional fun footage from local mama @savraehallick!
Harlem Globetrotter Tickets: HMG has a heart and a passion for giving back to our community and tonight was no exception!
The @harlemglobetrotters visited Corpus Christi at the @americanbankcenter and HMG treated a local little league team, The TX Hustle, to a most special night out - tickets to the game and their very own Suite!
American Cancer Society
April 2023: HMG is proud and humbled to be a sponsor of the annual @cattle_barons_ball_cc benefiting the @americancancersociety It was an incredible night with incredible people supporting one of the best organizations.
Corpus Christi Hope House
We had the privilege to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal + boxes and boxes and boxes of diapers to the Corpus Christi Hope House today.
Hilliard Law is grateful to call Corpus Christi home. We love our community and are committed to giving back. Thank you to everyone at the firm for your donations and participation in this holiday gift.
The RITZ Theatre
The Ritz Theatre is an important historical landmark for Corpus Christi. Action is underway to restore this beautiful venue, closed since 1989, but more importantly, programming is being developed to support the entire community with The Ritz as a creative hub. Hilliard Law is proud to be a member of the Founder’s Circle, suppporting the renovation of this downtown icon.
Coastal Bend Woman’s Lawyer Association
March 2023: For over 25 years, the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association has held an annual spring luncheon in recognition of female leaders who have, through their leadership and community contributions, championed and inspired change.
HMG was proud to be a gold-level sponsor of this year's event, held earlier today, and was honored to attend the luncheon to celebrate this year's "Woman of Distinction", author and attorney, Helen Wan.
Nate’s Next Kid Up
Nate’s Next Kid up is committed to serving kids in foster care and within the community. Our Focus is to provide new and valuable resources in Sports, Education, Arts, Science, and a variety of Camps. Let’s be the change to help achieve their greatest potential in life through teamwork, leadership skills, integrity, social interaction and expanding their knowledge in arts.
HL Participation: HL donated $3K
Corpus Christi Bar Association
(Ongoing Firm Involvement)
WES – Women’s Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi
Sponsored & attended event.
