The law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is inviting the legal community to a special event Jan. 16 on behalf of United Way of Martin County.

Florida Rep. William D. Snyder will be the featured guest speaker during the event, which will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Piper’s Landing, 6160 SW Thistle Terr., Palm City. Rep. Snyder will discuss his past experiences as a United Way board member and his recently sponsored state legislation.

“Our effort plans to bring together the legal community, United Way representatives and community leaders to celebrate the United Way’s contribution to the community,” said Chad Hastings, a personal injury attorney with Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith.

Hastings is a member of the United Way of Martin County’s Campaign Cabinet for 2007-2008. The Campaign Cabinet is the group responsible for setting the local United Way’s annual campaign goal, which this year is $2.3 million. Each member of the Cabinet is responsible for leading efforts in particular market segments, and Hastings has vowed to increase awareness about United Way among his colleagues in the legal community.

“I decided to become involved with United Way of Martin County because I was impressed with the many programs conducted by the organization, such as the White Dove Holiday Project, the School Supplies for Students Drive, and the volunteer-driven resource investment process for allocating funds to agency programs,” Hastings said.

The Jan. 16 event, which is for attorneys practicing law in Martin County, will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. There is no fee to attend, but reservations should be made by Jan. 11. RSVP to Wendie Berardi at United Way of Martin County, (772) 283-4800, ext. 227.

For more information about United Way of Martin County, please visit www.unitedwaymartincounty.org.