By Karyn Brodsky Being in business for 40 years is no easy accomplishment. For the KoonsFuller law firm, determining how to celebrate their longevity was clear as day. KoonsFuller established the KoonsFuller Family Law Foundation, which granted a total of $200,000 to some of the charitable organizations with which they’ve…
By Karyn Brodsky Rebuilding a corporate culture as the first black woman to head an NBA franchise is a win-win situation. Rebuilding the life of a child is a slam dunk. Cynthia Marshall has done both and more. Not only did she survive domestic abuse, beat cancer and overcome racial…
BY KARYN BRODSKY Kaitlyn Wade is a force to be reckoned with. Twice during her childhood, the Arlington native suffered near-death experiences – leukemia and a serious car wreck – and twice, she bounced back. Today, at 24, she volunteers her time to help others afflicted by childhood leukemia as…
An epiphany that inspired leadership, lifelong learning and a commitment to literacy BY KARYN BRODSKY Raising oneself up from extreme poverty is a major challenge for anyone to conquer, but it was Jeff Willie’s revelation at age 19 that would forever change his life. The current Allen, TX resident was…