Crain Caton & James brought holiday cheer this year through the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation’s Adopt-an-Angel Program. This year, Crain, Caton, and James adopted 74 angels, benefiting 74 underserved children from local elementary schools by delivering bags of requested gifts to these children.

Since 1992, HYLF’s Adopt-an-Angel initiative has connected the Houston legal community with children who might otherwise go without during the holidays. This year, our firm’s participation was led by HYLF Fellow Trey Gifford, an attorney in our Fiduciary Litigation practice, who coordinated the effort across the firm and ensured every angel’s wish list was covered. Firm members Jackie Krejci and Ana Rendon assisted enormously in the completion of this effort.

Attorneys and staff enthusiastically shopped for gifts, turning those lists into brightly wrapped surprises. The hot items were clear: Barbie, Hello Kitty, Frozen, and anything Bluey led the pack; play kitchens and skates were also big hits. For the builders and thrill-seekers, cars, Legos, Tonka trucks, Monster trucks, Sonic, and even Lightening McQueen topped the list. And the timeless classics—balls, slime, and playdough—remained staples for good reason.

After the shopping bags were filled and the gifts wrapped, Crain Caton & James volunteers prepared the gifts for distribution. Dedicated HYLF volunteers—along with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a merry group of elves—handled the final delivery to the children, ensuring each angel received a magical holiday surprise.

Our firm’s participation reflects not only a commitment to service and community, but also a shared belief in the joy of giving—especially when it brings holiday magic to Houston’s youngest residents. Crain Caton & James is proud to support HYLF’s Adopt-an-Angel Program and looks forward to continuing this meaningful and festive tradition.