NGE COO Sonia Menon Appointed Chair of the ASP of Chicago Board

Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been appointed Chair of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Chicago Board. A dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and community involvement, Sonia has been an integral member of the ASP of Chicago Board since 2019 and the All Stars Project National Board of Directors since 2022. In this leadership role, she will help spearhead efforts to expand ASP's transformative programs, which equip youth from underserved and underinvested communities with critical career development opportunities.

ASP of Chicago focuses on uplifting young people from the city's south and west sides by providing robust afterschool programs, including internships, mentoring, resume-building, mock interviews, and industry-specific workshops. Sonia's leadership will help to drive ASP's mission forward, ensuring that ASP participants gain the skills and experiences to build upon for their futures.

"Sonia's unwavering dedication to the All Stars Project, coupled with her leadership at Neal Gerber Eisenberg, makes her the ideal choice to chair the Chicago Board," said Chris Street, CEO of the All Stars Project, Inc. "Her vision and commitment to youth development will strengthen our ability to bridge communities and create life-changing opportunities for young people in Chicago."

Neal Gerber Eisenberg has been a steadfast partner of ASP of Chicago since its founding in 2007 by former NGE employee and ASP of Chicago Founder David Cherry. Annually, NGE attorneys and staff spend time actively engaged with ASP programs. The firm consistently demonstrates its commitment by hosting the Leslie J. Raffel Development School for Youth workshops, providing mentorship, and offering paid internships to ASP participants.

Vice President and Director of the All Stars Project of Chicago Lauren Horn, emphasized the impact of Sonia's leadership, "We are thrilled to have Sonia take on this critical role. Her deep understanding of our mission, hands-on involvement, and strategic leadership have been invaluable. I look forward to collaborating with her to expand All Stars' reach and further empower Chicago's youth."

"Our firm is honored to continue championing the All Stars Project. Sonia's elevation to board leadership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful change in our communities," said NGE Managing Partner and fellow ASP of Chicago and national board member Bobby Gerber.

With Sonia Menon at the helm of ASP of Chicago's Board, Neal Gerber Eisenberg reinforced its dedication to driving impactful change and investing in the lives of Chicago's young people.

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ABOUT THE ALL STARS PROJECT

The All Stars Project is a national nonprofit organization with over 40 years of grassroots organizing and community building. Using the power of performance, the All Stars Project transforms the lives of youth from poor and underserved communities in partnership with caring adults, giving everyone the opportunity to grow. The All Stars Project's award-winning programs bring people from all racial, economic and social walks of life together to create something positive, new and transformative for all involved. The All Stars Project operates nationally in Dallas, TX; Newark, NJ; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond—thanks to a virtual expansion—with volunteers, programming and partnerships in over 20 states.

For more information about the All Stars Project, visit www.allstars.org.

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