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Conrad & Scherer's 'Book Buddies' Program Celebrates Literacy And Community At Hollywood Hills Elementary School

South Florida Sun Times

May 7, 2026

Conrad & Scherer’s Book Buddies Program Delivered Another Inspiring Day Of Literacy, Learning And Community Connection At Hollywood Hills Elementary School During A School Wide Super Reader Celebration, Marking Its Seventh Super Reader Celebration.

Attorneys, paralegals and staff joined students, faculty and local leaders to reinforce the firm’s commitment to empowering young readers across Broward County.

Every student received a superhero cape and a new book to take home, turning the joy of reading into something they can carry with pride. Fourth- and fifth-grade students also received signed copies of I Am Superman by New York Times bestselling Author Brad Meltzer; part of his Ordinary People Change the World series. To watch Meltzer’s personal video message, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=jv7u4Ayi3NImBy3B&v=2Weu7KoxLgw&feature=youtu.be

Special guest Josh Levy, Mayor of Hollywood joined the celebration alongside community partners including Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP, HandsOn South Florida, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood Women’s Club and Children's Services Council of Broward County.

“As a law firm, we know how powerful reading can be,” said Janine McGuire, Partner at Conrad & Scherer Trial Lawyers. “Strong literacy skills open doors, build confidence and give students the foundation to think critically, advocate for themselves and imagine bigger futures. Through Book Buddies, we hope to inspire students to see reading as a superpower they can carry with them for life.”

Conrad & Scherer launched Book Buddies to create meaningful educational experiences for local students by connecting them with positive role models from the community. The initiative continues to grow each year, supporting literacy efforts across Broward County schools and helping students build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

About Conrad & Scherer, LLP

Conrad & Scherer stands as a Preeminent Litigation Law Firm with a national and international reach. Our team of attorneys provide clients with a range of services that cover complex commercial litigation, bank fraud, Ponzi scheme litigation, construction litigation, government relations, land use and more. We have experience handling complex matters and high-stakes trials for global clients. For more information, visit: https://conradscherer.com. Or call: (954) 462-5500.


Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing, Conrad & Scherer with Hollywood Hills Elementary School students.
Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing, Conrad & Scherer with Hollywood Hills Elementary School students.


Conrad & Scherer volunteers: Matthew Mantro, CFO; Janine McGuire, Partner; Veronica Hazzard, Senior Associate Attorney; David Gunion, Associate Attorney; Deana Hramatulova, Paralegal and Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing.
Conrad & Scherer volunteers: Matthew Mantro, CFO; Janine McGuire, Partner; Veronica Hazzard, Senior Associate Attorney; David Gunion, Associate Attorney; Deana Hramatulova, Paralegal and Spencer Hall, Director of Marketing.


Conrad & Scherer team with Hollywood Hill Elementary School students and faculty.
Conrad & Scherer team with Hollywood Hill Elementary School students and faculty.


Students at Hollywood Hill Elementary School enjoying Book Buddies. - Photo credit: Conrad & Scherer
Students at Hollywood Hill Elementary School enjoying Book Buddies. - Photo credit: Conrad & Scherer

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