IICF 16th Annual Western Division Gala Dinner
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation seeks to help communities and enrich lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership. In honor of the western division dinner, IICF created a video to highlight the foundation’s charitable giving in the state of California.
The 2009 gala dinner honoree is IICF James R. Woods, Managing Partner, Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP.
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