BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Milestone Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting plaintiffs and their families during litigation, is thrilled to announce Rachel McCarthy as its executive director. McCarthy brings with her more than a decade of legal experience, including previously serving as the Foundation’s executive director from 2017-2020.
“The Milestone Foundation is pleased to announce that Rachel McCarthy is returning to the Foundation as executive director and president,” said John Bair, co-founder of the Foundation. “It’s an honor to have her lead our organization once again. The plaintiff bar has never needed an ethical solution more than they do today, and Rachel’s compassion and professionalism will ensure the organization’s continued success.”
McCarthy’s involvement in the legal space has evolved throughout her time away from the Foundation. Having served in recent years as the director of strategic partnerships at the Foundation’s sister company, Milestone, she now brings back with her a honed business development mindset and outlook.
Rachel graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Peace & Justice Studies. She has over 15 years’ experience managing and enhancing professional relationships and connecting key industry players. She has always had a passion for justice and enjoys finding creative ways companies and individuals can help each other grow.
Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. She is also an active volunteer with Make a Wish, the WNY Women’s Foundation, and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Rachel is a founding board member of The League of Women in Legal.
“I am thrilled to reprise my role as Executive Director of the Foundation,” says McCarthy. “I’m passionate about the work the Foundation does; I helped it get its start in 2017 and have seen firsthand how appreciated our services are by plaintiffs and trial lawyers alike. I’m excited to bring my expanded experience with me back to the Foundation, and I look forward to helping more plaintiffs receive ethical pre-settlement funding.”
For more information on The Milestone Foundation, visit themilestonefoundation.org.
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About The Milestone Foundation
The Milestone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to plaintiffs and their families to help cover basic living expenses during litigation. The only nonprofit of its kind, The Milestone Foundation’s mission involves providing low-cost funding to plaintiffs who need help making ends meet while they pursue justice in a personal injury lawsuit.
