Francisco E. Mundaca Appointed to Baltimore Civic Fund Board of Directors
For Immediate Release
Founding Partner of The Mundaca Law Firm brings legal, business, and civic leadership experience to nonprofit connecting government, philanthropy, and community initiatives across Baltimore.
WASHINGTON — September 25, 2026 — Francisco E. Mundaca, Founding Partner of The Mundaca Law Firm, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Civic Fund, an independent nonprofit organization that serves as a fiscal sponsor for the City of Baltimore and helps connect public priorities with philanthropic resources and community partnerships.
Mundaca’s nomination was approved by the Baltimore Civic Fund Board of Directors. In his new role, he will join civic, business, philanthropic, and government leaders in providing governance and strategic oversight to an organization that supports programs and initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Baltimore residents.
Key Takeaways
- Francisco E. Mundaca has been appointed to the Baltimore Civic Fund Board of Directors.
- The Baltimore Civic Fund works at the intersection of government, philanthropy, and community partnerships in Baltimore.
- Mundaca brings more than 17 years of experience spanning litigation, public service, business counseling, and law-firm leadership.
- His appointment expands his ongoing civic and professional service in Maryland and the Washington metropolitan region.
What Is the Baltimore Civic Fund?
Established in 1981, the Baltimore Civic Fund operates at the intersection of government and philanthropy. The organization provides financial management and administrative infrastructure that allows Baltimore City agencies to receive and manage philanthropic resources for public initiatives.
Today, the Civic Fund supports more than 100 City programs through fiscal sponsorship, grantmaking, capacity building, and public-private partnerships. Its work spans initiatives involving economic development, education, arts and culture, workforce development, public safety, health, and other priorities affecting Baltimore communities.
The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates independently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its governance structure brings together representatives from City government and leaders from Baltimore’s business, nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic communities.
What Will Francisco E. Mundaca Bring to the Board?
For Mundaca, the appointment represents an opportunity to apply his experience in law, business leadership, organizational growth, and community engagement to an institution focused on strengthening Baltimore through collaboration.
“I am honored to join the Baltimore Civic Fund Board of Directors and contribute to an organization whose work brings together government, philanthropy, businesses, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for Baltimore residents,” Mundaca said. “Some of the most important challenges facing our communities require collaboration across sectors, and I look forward to bringing my legal and business perspective to the Board while learning from the accomplished leaders already serving the organization.”
What Experience Does Francisco E. Mundaca Bring?
Mundaca brings more than 17 years of experience spanning litigation, public service, law-firm leadership, and business counseling to the Board. His current practice focuses on labor and employment law, business law, consulting, crisis management, and complex litigation. He represents clients across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Texas.
Before attending law school, Mundaca worked as a forensic analyst for a computer-forensics firm in New York City. After earning his law degree, he returned to New York and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, where he prosecuted serious criminal matters.
Following his service as a prosecutor, Mundaca entered private practice, focusing on civil litigation, criminal defense, and outside general counsel services for businesses, public figures, and international clients. He later served as a senior associate at two mid-sized Manhattan law firms, defending New York-area hospitals and physicians in medical-malpractice litigation.
Before founding The Mundaca Law Firm, Mundaca served as Managing Partner and lead trial attorney at a prominent Washington-area labor and employment firm. In that position, he contributed to the firm’s significant growth, developed its internal legal structure, selected and managed its legal personnel, and represented the firm in significant legal matters.
Throughout his career, Mundaca has maintained a strong commitment to mentorship, community service, and expanding access to legal and business opportunities. He currently serves as an attorney mentor for the Inclusive Ventures Program, an initiative that provides training and resources to small and mid-sized businesses.
His legal commentary has appeared in national and international broadcasts, including Reuters, Fox, NBC, Univision, and Telemundo. He has also been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Washington Lawyer, MSN, and other publications.
Through his service on the Baltimore Civic Fund Board of Directors, Mundaca looks forward to contributing his perspective as a law-firm founder, former prosecutor, trial attorney, business adviser, and organizational leader to the Fund’s governance and long-term mission.
The appointment further reflects Mundaca’s commitment to civic engagement and to building relationships among the legal, business, government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to help strengthen communities throughout Maryland.
About Francisco E. Mundaca
Francisco E. Mundaca is the Founding Partner of The Mundaca Law Firm and an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on labor and employment law, business law, consulting, crisis management, and complex litigation. His career includes service as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, private practice in New York and Washington, D.C., and leadership as Managing Partner and lead trial attorney of a Washington-area labor and employment firm.
Mundaca is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Texas, as well as numerous federal trial and appellate courts. He earned his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.
About The Mundaca Law Firm
The Mundaca Law Firm represents individuals and businesses in employment law, business and corporate law, consulting and crisis management, and litigation.
The firm was founded on a client-centered philosophy emphasizing direct attorney access, individualized legal strategies, practical counsel, and vigorous advocacy. Its attorneys are licensed across multiple jurisdictions, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Texas, and serve clients in the Washington metropolitan region and other major markets.
The Mundaca Law Firm’s guiding principle is “Advocacy Without Compromises.”
Learn More
Learn more about Francisco E. Mundaca and The Mundaca Law Firm. To discuss a legal matter with the firm, schedule a consultation.
Media Contact
Giovanni Delfino
Director of Marketing
The Mundaca Law Firm
(202) 738-9353
gdelfino@mundacalaw.com
mundacalaw.com