Each year, Auburn University holds the Tiger Cage Competition, which allows students to pitch their early innovations to a panel of judges for a chance to win $54,000 in startup capital. The competition kicked off last August, and semifinalists were narrowed down to the final four on February 24th. On March 31st, Ben Finley, along with the rest of the…
The Finley Firm’s Nick Jackson and Britnee Gray celebrated this holiday season by participating in the 3rd Annual Phenix City Toy Drive! While serving on the Phenix Initiative Board of Directors, they led the drive to success, as it was able to give over one hundred gifts. The community empowering organization also partnered with Phenix City Police Department and had…
The 9th Annual Phenix City Mayor’s Ball, an event aimed at raising funds for local scholarships and non-profits, took place at the end of June. Attorney Nick Jackson and Marketing Director Brittnee Gray helped put on this event and served as Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Chair of the Marketing Committee alongside Mayor Eddie Lowe, First Lady Deborah Lowe,…
Recently, attorney Nick Jackson and Marketing Director Brittnee Gray helped host the Second Annual Phenix City Mayor’s Education and Charity Golf Tournament. The event helps raise funds supporting both college and dual-enrollment scholarships for local students and local nonprofits. Nick Jackson served as the Chair of the Golf Tournament, while Brittnee Gray served as the Marketing Chair, and their work…
The Phoenix Initiative hosted its second annual Tommie “Keyman” Robinson Youth Football Camp on July 9th. The camp took place at Central High School in Phenix City. It was an opportunity for young athletes, ages 6 – 12, to receive free football and cheerleading instruction. The number of campers doubled from the year prior. Tommie Robinson, current Texas A&M running…
The Finley Firm is sponsoring The Phoenix Initiative’s Tommie “Keyman” Robinson Youth Football Camp on July 9, 2022. The Camp will be offered free for children 6-12, featuring instruction on football and cheerleading. The Camp will feature special guests including the Mayor of Phenix City, Alabama, and Alabama great, Eddie Lowe, Kansas City Chief Justyn Ross, University of Georgia and…
Attorney Nick Jackson was recently appointed to Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business Young Alumni Council. Nick graduated from Auburn with honors in 2017 with a degree in Finance. Nick will serve in this role for a three-year term concluding in May 2025. Congratulations, Nick!
Attorney Ben Finley recently spoke with Greenberg Traurig Partner Jeff Smith, on the importance of intellectual property at The New Venture Accelerator Program at Auburn University, a place for students to test new ideas, evaluate those ideas, and potentially turn them into successful businesses. Jeff has represented clients such as Future, Justin Timberlake, George Strait, and Jimmy Buffett, and spoke…
On Saturday, March 26th, The Finley Firm, P.C. partnered with the LaToya King Farmer’s Insurance Agency to present the “Securing Your Legacy” Community Event. Free wills and life insurance quotes were available to residents of Georgia and Alabama. Attorneys Ben Finley and Nick Jackson created personalized wills for residents. The event was a great way for the community to plan…
Marketing Director Brittnee Gray has joined the Board of Directors of the SaMarc Dream to Achieve Foundation. The SaMarc Foundation was founded by former NBA player and head coach, Sam Mitchell, and Atlanta area businessman, Marc Upshaw. The SaMarc Foundation focuses on improving the lives of impoverished youth in Columbus, Georgia, through involvement in sports and by taking the children…