May 21, 2025

On May 17, 2025, the Wright & Talisman, P.C. team participated in the 35th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5K Run, and Fun Walk, joining over 3,400 participants both virtual and in-person at West Potomac Park in raising about $900,000 to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA).

“Our team greatly enjoyed the opportunity to once again participate in the Lawyers Have Heart 5K Fun Walk this year,” said Elizabeth Trinkle, Wright & Talisman Shareholder.  The annual event brings together runners and walkers of all ages to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.  Every dollar donated contributes to vital research, training more people in lifesaving CPR, medical breakthroughs, and more champions for equitable health.  Lawyers Have Heart enables the legal community, friends and families to support a great cause while improving personal health and building positive relationships.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Lawyers Have Heart was created by D.C. lawyers Richard Frank and Alan Raul, who were inspired by their own connections to heart disease and a desire to challenge the negative perception of the legal community.  What began as a local 10K and Fun Walk has grown into the premier athletic philanthropic event led by the greater Washington D.C. legal community.  The event has since expanded to Boston and continues to send a clear message:  lawyers do have heart.

Lawyers Have Heart now brings together more than 300 organizations and over 4,000 runners and walkers each year in support of the AHA.  Since its founding, the event has raised over $20 million for the AHA and remains one of the largest 10K races in the Washington D.C. area.  Donations can still be made at www.lawyershaveheartdc.org.

For more information, please contact our Marketing Coordinator, Alexandria Gilner (gilner@wrightlaw.com).