Support of the Special Olympics has been a priority of Hulsey Law Group’s charitable giving program for many years now. Recently, the firm increased its level of contribution and support of this worthy cause by individually sponsoring 100 athletes for 2008 as well as assuming the entire sponsorship for the Special Olympics Golf Team. Hulsey Law Group founding partner Paul H. Hulsey said, “The Special Olympians have a special place in our hearts and, through our increased participation and support, we give thanks for the blessings of our health and success.”

In addition to these commitments, Hulsey Law Group has created a unique opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to display their extraordinary artistic talents. On December 7, 2007, Hulsey Law Group sponsored “Special Art by Special People.” Firm property at 68 Queen Street was transformed into an art gallery to display the creative artwork of artists with intellectual disabilities from the Lowcountry. The display was timed to coincide with the Charleston “Art Walk” and provided an opportunity for these extraordinary artists to display their work in an environment in the heart of the Charleston Art District on a level commensurate with other artists in the city. Paul Hulsey first became acquainted with these artists as a result of artist Eddie Gregory’s work at the Special Olympics Annual Fund Raiser in 2006. The firm purchased Mr. Gregory’s featured painting, “Fish and Boat,” and proudly displays it in their conference room. Thereafter, Hulsey and managing partner, Cherie Durand, acquired several other paintings by artists they met through Eddie. They were so taken by the expressive beauty of the paintings that they sponsored a special showing of these paintings at the MUSC Health and Wellness Center in July of this year in order to provide an opportunity for the general public to become exposed to the artistic talents of these creative individuals.

“Christmas is a time of giving, celebration and renewed appreciation of the blessings we have received in our lives and law practice. The warm smiles filled with pride of accomplishment I received from the artists were the best present I could have imagined,” Paul remarked.