The Texas Lawbook Foundation, a nonprofit that supports news coverage of pro bono, public service and diversity in the legal profession, announced Monday that longtime Texas legal media executive Mike Androvett is joining the foundation’s board of directors.
Derek Lipscombe, managing counsel at Toyota North America and co-chair of the Lawbook Foundation, said Androvett “brings much needed professional expertise that will help promote the extraordinary efforts of Lawbook Foundation and pro bono, public service and diversity reporter Krista Torralva.”
“Mike’s experience and knowledge in dealing with lawyers and the news media is unparalleled,” Lipscombe said. “He shares our passion for the need for great journalism in covering these issues that are critically important to the legal community in Texas.”
Lipscombe said Androvett is the first of several new members that the Lawbook Foundation plans to add to its board of directors over the next three months.
Androvett is the founder of Androvett Legal Media, which provides media and public relations services to lawyers, law firms and litigation clients.
“After three decades of working alongside lawyers and law firms, I can tell you that the vast majority entered this profession with a genuine desire to make a difference,” Androvett said. “That fundamental commitment to justice and service never goes away. The Texas Lawbook Foundation performs an invaluable service by shining a light on the countless ways attorneys use their skills to help those who need it most. Too often, this work goes unnoticed. I’m honored to join the Foundation’s board and help amplify these stories of genuine impact.”
The Lawbook Foundation’s primary mission is to provide support and resources for The Lawbook’s full-time coverage of pro bono, public service and diversity.
Torralva’s news coverage of pro bono, public service and diversity focuses on the specific successes law firms, corporate legal departments and individual lawyers achieve, but also highlights the challenges and shortcomings.
Lipscombe said the Lawbook Foundation is seeking to add a handful of new members to the nonprofit’s board who can contribute in three specific ways.
“We need new board members who can use social media and other means to promote the great work Krista is doing,” Lipscombe said. “We also need board members who can help with the critical aspect of fundraising. And finally, we need members who can help advise Krista on story ideas and connecting her with key sources.”
“If you have a passion for pro bono, public service and diversity, please step forward,” he said. “We can use your help.”
Please contact Texas Lawbook founder and Lawbook Foundation co-chair Mark Curriden at mark.curriden@texaslawbook.net if you have any questions.