Company: Rushton, Stakely, Johnston, & Garret
Headquarters: Montgomery, Alabama
Industry: Law Firm
Company Size: Small (annual revenues of less than $50 million)

"There is little that an adult can provide for young people and for his community that compares with the arts. The arts enrich the lives and the spirit of
the individual."
                – Charles A. Stakely, Senior Partner

Objectives
To heighten its visibility and reputation within the community, to enhance employee morale, and to build supportive audiences for the arts.

Process

• Rushton, Stakely, Johnston, & Garret provides general support to Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and established a cello scholarship as part of the orchestra’s Fellowship Program.
• The firm was also instrumental in developing a relationship between the orchestra’s Blount Young Artists Concerto Competition and the Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, Massachusetts. This relationship provides students from throughout the state with information about Tanglewood and its training and concert programs, and encourages talented youth to pursue their studies of music.
• Additionally, the firm offers its employees free tickets to theater performances and museum exhibitions to build an interest in the arts and to encourage them to serve as volunteers for arts organizations.

Results
As a result of its support of the arts, Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garret has enhanced its reputation as a business dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Montgomery area, and increased volunteerism among its employees. The firm’s support has also heightened awareness in the arts and helped the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra increase interest in its educational programming.

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