In service to our
Community
The firm is passionate about giving back to the community it serves.
The firm's attorneys have a long history of, and continue to actively participate in, community organizations, particularly non-profit organizations that make Central Texas and Austin a special place to live and work.
Tradition of
Service
The firm's tradition of service began with founding partner Becky Beaver. Ms. Beaver's commitment to community service was instilled by her father and mother, Everett and Muriel Beaver. They believed that all who have been fortunate in their lives and professions must recognize the need to give and serve as a way of giving back to the community, and that one's gift of time, talent, and skill is equally important in furthering the mission of community efforts and organizations as are monetary donations.
Community Involvement
The firm supports and has been actively involved in a number of community organizations over the years, including the following:
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Board of Directors, Governor's Council Member, Gala Committee Member
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a public, all-girls college preparatory school serving grades six through 12 in the Austin Independent School District. Its mission is to empower young women and prepare them to attend and graduate from college.
Austin Theatre Alliance (The Paramount and Stateside Theatres)
Paramount Theatre Centennial Committee, Advisory Council
The Paramount and Stateside Theatres comprise one of Austin's largest arts organizations. These theatres operate under the Austin Theatre Alliance, a nonprofit that provides live performances and films, youth education programs, and preserves the historic theatres.
Ballet Austin
Board of Directors; Former Member, Nominating Committee; Management Committee; Outstanding New Board Member
Ballet Austin is a nonprofit organization that creates and brings dance and fitness experiences to all Austin and Central Texas community members, regardless of financial capacity.
KUT FM Radio Station
Leadership Council
KUT is a public radio station serving the Austin community. KUT 90.5 is Austin's NPR station, committed to providing in-depth news coverage through a local lens.
People's Community Clinic Foundation
Board of Directors; Event Committee; Nominating Committee
People's Community Clinic provides dignified and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured individuals and families in Central Texas.
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Former Board Member; Former Chair, Clinic Committee; Executive Committee; Personnel Committee
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas is a reproductive healthcare provider serving Texas families since 1935. Its mission is to provide trusted and evidence-based reproductive healthcare and health education while advocating for reproductive justice, care without judgment, and access to healthcare for all.
Texas Democracy Foundation
Events Committee Chair
The Texas Democracy Foundation is the nonprofit publisher of the Texas Observer. The Texas Observer is an independent and progressive news outlet committed to fact-based investigative reporting, narrative storytelling, and political and cultural coverage and commentary.
University of Texas Women's Athletics
Texas Women's Basketball Ambassador; Women's Athletics Hall of Honor Nominating Committee, Texas One Foundation
Texas Athletics is dedicated to developing student-athletes by offering elite athletic programs in an environment of academic excellence. Its mission is to assist student-athletes in becoming competitors, academic successes, and leaders in their community.
University United Methodist Church Foundation
Former Board Member
University United Methodist Church is a progressive community of faith located in Austin. Its mission is to provide an environment of traditional worship, social justice, inclusiveness, and reconciliation.
Women & Their Work
Art Diva, Presenter, Collectors Forum
Women & Their Work is a nonprofit visual and performing arts organization in Central Austin. It is focused on contemporary art created by women. Its mission is to enrich, engage, and educate the community about contemporary art and assist women artists with financial and technical support.
Community Awards
Ms. Beaver has been honored on several occasions for her service and dedication to her community. A few of the community awards Ms. Beaver has received include the following.
- Alzheimer’s Texas, Caregiver of the Year
- People’s Community Clinic Neal Kocrek Award
- Mexic-Arte Museum, Arts Patron of the Year
- Center for Child Protection, Dancing with the Stars "Celebrity Dancer"
- Austin American Statesman, Fortunate 500 All Star; Out and About All Star
- Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Woman of Distinction
- Hospice Austin, "Beauty of Life" Glossy 8 Honoree
- Austin Visual Arts Association, Art Patron of the Year
- Austin Business Journal, Profiles in Power Award, Recipient
- Austin Business Journal, Profiles in Power Award, Nominee
- Ballet Austin Board of Directors, Outstanding New Board Member