Taft attorney Robert W. McDonald received the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver award from the Greater Cincinnati Dan Beard Council. The award recognizes a registered Scouter of exceptional character who has provided distinguished service within his local council.

McDonald is an associate in Taft's Business & Finance group. He is also a co-founder The Brandery, a top 10 business accelerator. McDonald serves on the board of directors of the Dan Beard Council (Boy Scouts of America), Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO).