At Munck Wilson Mandala, we dedicate our time, resources, and expertise to initiatives that create measurable change. From supporting educational institutions and advancing access to opportunity to partnering with organizations that strengthen the fabric of our communities, our involvement is intentional. Many of our attorneys and professionals serve as board members, advisors, and advocates—helping guide organizations through complex challenges with the same strategic insight we bring to our clients. Our attorneys and professionals are encouraged to pursue the causes they care about most, creating a culture where engagement is personal, not prescribed. The result is a broad and diverse impact across the markets we serve.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross of North Texas serves a population of over 9 million people. MWM’s Matt Anderson is a member of the board and served as chairman of the board for the North Texas chapter previously. MWM’s Allison Johns and Marco Robertson are members of the American Red Cross Young Professional Advisory Board and Marco is an avid blood donor. The Red Cross in North Texas works with the American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and the international Red Cross and Red Crescent network. The mission at the Red Cross empowers people to become survivors. Through training and reinforcing preparedness steps, knowledge becomes action and action saves lives.
Black Tie Dinner
Considered the largest LGBTQ+ fundraising dinner for 44 years, Black Tie Dinner is the nation’s largest nonprofit fundraising dinner for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community. BTD annually supports up to 20 North Texas beneficiaries and a national beneficiary, The Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Since 1982, BTD has distributed more than $32M. MWM’s Randy Ray is the general counsel and has served in this role since 2009, in addition to serving in various other board and leadership positions.
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers is dedicated to the needs of young lawyers and the community service projects they are passionate about. DAYL projects allow members to select community service opportunities that are most important to them. MWM members of DAYL include Chase Cobern, Tracy Carson, Michele Himstedt, Keith Harden, and Daniel Withers, who is the current chair of the IP Section. DAYL has two primary goals: to improve the quality of life for all young lawyers and serve the Dallas community.
Dallas Theater Center
Dallas Theater Center is a major regional theater that engages, entertains, and inspires a diverse community by creating experiences that stimulate new ways of thinking and living, by consistently producing plays, education programs and other initiatives that are of the highest quality and reach the broadest possible constituency. MWM has supported DTC over the years and Larry Mandala is a past board member.
Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
The mission of Genesis Women’s Shelter is to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact. Genesis served nearly 1300 women and children last year and relies on the generous support of the Dallas community to continue providing these services at no cost to clients. MWM’s Jordan Strauss is a member of the Genesis Women’s Shelter Alliance Board of Directors.
Hispanic National Bar Association
The Hispanic National Bar Association is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership association that represents the interests of over 78,000+ Hispanic attorneys, 18,000+ law students, and thousands of other legal professionals, including judges, law professors, and legal assistants in the United States and its territories. Since 1972, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession by creating opportunities for Hispanic lawyers and by helping generations of lawyers to succeed. MWM’s Rocio Palomo is a member of the HNBA and supports various events throughout the year.
Houston Bar Association
As an active member of the Houston Bar Association, MWM partner Teresa Hudson is involved in various committees, including her role as co-chair of the Advancing Belonging and Cultures committee and she is a member of the Interview Readiness/Meet & Greet Committee. Teresa is also on the Editorial Board of The Houston Lawyer Magazine.
Klyde Warren Park’s Corporate Council
Klyde Warren Park is a 501(c)(3) owned by the City of Dallas and privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. Klyde Warren Park’s Corporate Council comprises a group of Dallas-area executives who care about free programming and community engagement, the importance of varied perspectives and experiences, physical health and mental wellness, and serving as an example for cities around the world. Members meet periodically to socialize and serve as ambassadors for the business community at large. MWM global managing partner William A. Munck has been a KWP Corporate Council member and supporter of the park since 2025.
Military Child Education Coalition
The Military Child Education Coalition helps children growing up in military families by providing them, their parents, and professionals with programs, resources, and guidance–helping the child stay on course academically, socially, and emotionally. MWM’s David G. Henry has served on the board of directors for MCEC for several years and served as vice-chair for four years. As a board member, David meets with the Joint Chiefs of Staff for briefings on DODEA issues, gives White House briefings, and coordinates with numerous sponsoring business leaders.
Orange County Bar Association Mentoring Committee
The OCBA Mentoring Program is designed for attorneys who are admitted to practice five years or less. Participants accepted into the Program are matched with an experienced, active OCBA member available to provide guidance to the participant in such areas as ethics and professionalism, practice and law office management, general lawyering skills, and business/client development. MWM’s Eve Brackmann is co-chair of the Mentoring Committee and she is also Director at Large on the OCBA Board of Directors. The committee meets to review and develop criteria for the Mentoring Program, and to evaluate and screen proteges and mentors.
Pro Bono
Another component of our community service is the provision of pro bono legal services. We recognize that lawyers have a responsibility to help those who cannot afford legal representation. Through various volunteer programs, our attorneys have provided pro bono service in family law and adoption matters, and other regional causes in Texas and Los Angeles.
The Artist Outreach
In 2012, Joseph Vincelli founded The Artist Outreach, a program focused on using music, art, and writing to teach subjects such as science, mathematics, and history. Joseph converted his passion for music into an organization that provides programs to enhance education for children and encourages them to be creative and learn about the world around them through unconventional ways. MWM partner Shain Khoshbin has been a member of the board for The Artist Outreach for several years and supports them with school visits and other efforts.
Women in Bio
A dedicated advocate for the advancement of women in science and technology, MWM partner Denise Mayfield actively mentors and supports initiatives that promote gender equity in STEM fields. She is the founding chair of Women in Bio, a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity and leadership in STEM.