ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that Founder and Chairman John Simmons has been selected as an honoree at the Precious Dreams Foundation’s 15th Annual Laughter & Lullabies Gala.
Precious Dreams Foundation provides sleep support and teaches healthy coping mechanisms to youth entering, exiting, and transitioning through foster care and temporary housing. Its programs include care packages filled with comfort items, wellness workshops, and initiatives designed to help young people build confidence and pursue educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
“John Simmons is the kind of supporter every organization dreams of,” said Nicole Russell-Wharton, co-founder and executive director of Precious Dreams Foundation. “He saw our young people, believed in their futures, and committed to standing with us to guide them through their biggest dreams.”
Founded in 1999 by John Simmons, Simmons Hanly Conroy has grown from a seven-person team into a national litigation firm with more than 300 employees, including over 100 attorneys across multiple offices nationwide.
Built on a mission to provide individuals and families facing life-changing diagnoses with dedicated, personal legal representation, the firm has recovered more than $60 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of clients harmed by corporate wrongdoing.
“We are incredibly proud to see John receive this recognition, which reflects the values he has championed throughout his career,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Managing Partner Laurence V. Nassif. “His leadership continues to inspire our team to look beyond our work in the courtroom and find ways to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”
Simmons Hanly Conroy has sponsored the Precious Dreams Foundation’s annual gala every year since 2020, reflecting a sustained commitment to helping young people access the resources and support they need to thrive. The foundation provides comfort items, wellness programming, and healthy coping tools to youth entering, exiting, and transitioning through foster care and temporary housing. Its programs also help young adults pursue educational and entrepreneurial opportunities as they work toward greater independence.
The 15th Annual Laughter & Lullabies Gala took place Tuesday, October 27th in New York City and raised more than $400,000.
