Troy Rafferty of Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa to Headline…

Event summary

Troy Rafferty, a shareholder at Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, will serve as the featured speaker at Legal Services of North Florida’s 2026 Pro Bono Celebration on October 27, 2026.
The event recognizes attorneys and legal professionals in Northwest Florida for their volunteer work expanding access to legal representation.
Rafferty has spent 32 years in the legal profession, with a significant portion of his career dedicated to pro bono advocacy, including work on behalf of survivors of abuse at Florida’s former Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School for Boys.
Rafferty helped lead the effort that contributed to the state approving a $20 million appropriation for survivors of abuse at the former schools.
Legal Services of North Florida provides free legal assistance to nearly 20,000 individuals each year.

The big picture

Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa’s involvement in the Pro Bono Celebration underscores the growing importance of social impact in the legal profession. The firm’s strategic focus on pro bono work aligns with broader industry trends where firms are increasingly measured by their contributions to societal well-being. The $20 million appropriation for survivors of abuse at Florida’s former schools highlights the tangible outcomes of such advocacy, setting a precedent for future legal and governmental actions.

What we're watching

Pro Bono Impact: How Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa’s emphasis on pro bono work will affect its reputation and client acquisition in the legal sector.
Legal Advocacy Trends: Whether the recognition of pro bono efforts will spur other law firms to increase their commitment to social impact initiatives.
Government Accountability: The pace at which state governments will respond to similar advocacy efforts for other marginalized groups.