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  • ‘Catches for College’ Initiative Adds $35K to Education Fund 

    ‘Catches for College’ Initiative Adds $35K to Education Fund 

    Keches Law Group committed $100 per catch throughout NFL season 

    A picture of the video-board at Gillette Stadium with Keches Law Group featured in one corner.

    Keches Law is always looking for ways to connect and give back. Whether by supporting good causes like Habit for Humanity and Dinner for Champions, by organizing Thanksgiving dinner home deliveries or by partnering with teams like the Patriots, Bruins and Free Jacks, Keches has deep roots in our community. 

    During this regular season, Keches made a major commitment through the “Catches for College” sponsorship promotion with 98.5 The Sports Hub radio network. For every catch made by a Patriots player, Keches committed $100 to its education fund. By the end of the Patriots’ last game, Keches had contributed $35,100 for 351 completions. 

    “We’re proud to be the official law firm of the New England Patriots and are thrilled to be able to raise such a sizable amount of money to put towards our scholarship fund,” says Keches Law Managing Partner Sean Flaherty. 

    Catching Up on the Season 

    The season started off hot with 66 catches through two weeks, but as the team skidded and the quarterback position bounced between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, the receptions slowed. The lowest total of the season came in the final game on the schedule against the New York Jets played in the snow on Jan. 7 where the team completed just 12 passes. 

    The Patriots were bit by the injury bug in a major way this year and it hurt their ability to bring in receptions. Top target Kendrick Bourne tore his right ACL during week 8 and missed the rest of the season. Starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson was shut down because of injury and tight end Hunter Henry missed multiple games as well. 

    When it was all said and done, the team leader in receptions was running back Ezekiel Elliot with 51, with rookie standout Demario “Pop” Douglas coming in second with 49. 

    Chart showing how many receptions Patriots players made this year. The team has 351 total catches and Ezekiel Elliot has the most individually with 51.

    Patriots Partners 

    The initiative came in tandem with Keches Law being named the official Law Firm of the New England Patriots this year. As part of the partnership, during games Keches Law advertised on Gillette Stadium’s brand new 22,200 square-foot video board, which is the largest curved outdoor video board in the United States.   

    Keches Cares 

    Keches Law has a long history of community involvement and charitable causes in Massachusetts and beyond. Keches Cares, the non-profit charity founded by Keches Law Group, raises funds throughout the year. For the past five years, Keches Law has awarded a college scholarship. North Reading resident Molly Harrington was the 2023 recipient. 

    Chart showing that the 2024 scholarship fund is at roughly $35,000 compared to the 2023 fund at about $2,500.
  • Keches Law Named Official Injury Law Firm of The Boston Bruins

    Keches Law Named Official Injury Law Firm of The Boston Bruins

    BOSTON – The Boston Bruins and Keches Law Group announced today, October 10, a partnership naming Keches Law Group as the “Official Injury Law Firm of the Boston Bruins.” 

    In addition to their partnership and designation as “Official Injury Law Firm of the Boston Bruins,” Keches Law Group will now have the ability to use Boston Bruins marks and logos for sales and marketing purposes. During the upcoming Bruins seasons, Keches Law will also have marketing assets during all Bruins home games, including advertising on the TD Garden dasherboards along the ice, virtual marketing inventory on the dasherboards during NESN television broadcasts, LED advertising on the LED rings in the TD Garden arena bowl, and exclusive branding of one of the two TD Garden ice resurfacers.

    As one of the team’s official partners, Keches Law will also offer fan engagement opportunities for multiple children 12 and under to be able to sit on the Bruins bench during pre-game warmups, providing life experiences for kids each season.

    “The Boston Bruins look forward to strengthening our partnership with Keches Law Group,” said Boston Bruins President Cam Neely. “Keches Law has a demonstrated history of protecting the rights of those facing difficulties after an injury, and we’re proud to have them as our Official Injury Law Firm.” 

    “We’re thrilled to be an official partner of such a historic hockey team. As one of the original six teams in the National Hockey League, the Boston Bruins encapsulate the spirit of the New England region,” said Sean Flaherty, Managing Partner of Keches. “This partnership embodies our commitment to excellence and our passion for the community. We look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for fans, supporting the Bruins’ mission on and off the ice, and waving the flag with the team’s loyal following.”

    About Keches Law Group

    Since opening in 1986, Keches Law Group has recovered more than $2 billion for their clients and has supported unions and fights for the rights of people injured on the job throughout the greater Boston area, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Other practice areas include social security disability, employment law, class action, medical malpractice, and more. Keches Law Group also prioritizes community involvement and charitable causes through their non-profit organization, Keches Cares. For more information, visit the Keches Law website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.