In May of 2016, I retired from a long law career in private practice and as in-house counsel at JPMorgan Chase and began devoting my energies to something more local and values based. From 2016 to 2020, I served as co-founder and operating manager of "Pencils & Paper" a free school supplies store for teachers at schools in the Rochester community in which greater than 70% of students are eligible for free and reduced meals, including all Rochester City School District ("RCSD") schools. In the midst of covid, I turned my efforts to assisting with pro bono legal cases (mostly representing tenants) and reading with and mentoring several RCSD students. The reading and mentoring effort began remotely and then shifted to in person meetings in 2021. I am proud to have read and discussed over 150 books to date with one student and have gained a great appreciation for middle school and high school literature.I also assist with a high school group of young men called the "Talented Tenth" that meets weekly at School 58. The group was formed and is led by Dr. Rita Gaither, a retired long-time RCSD educator. It exposes young men of color to speakers from the community, discussions that encourage personal growth and travel and summer employment opportunities.I am most grateful for this encore career opportunity to help level the playing field for kids in need our community. It is a labor of love.