AceShowbiz - David Worby, the acclaimed attorney and songwriter known for his advocacy on behalf of Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers, is turning to music to continue his mission of inspiring hope. This fall, Worby will release his debut collaborative EP, Worby & Friends, a collection of songs rooted in hope, perseverance, family, resilience, and the enduring power of community.

The project's lead single, "Hope", featuring The Bennett Hall Band, arrives Sept. 4. While music has long been a creative outlet throughout his life and career, the project marks the first time Worby has stepped forward to share his songwriting through a release bearing his own name.

"I've spent much of my life working behind the scenes, whether in the courtroom or the songwriting room," says Worby. "This project is different. It's an opportunity to bring together talented artists, tell meaningful stories, and hopefully encourage people while giving something back."

Serving as songwriter and co-executive producer alongside Michael August, Worby brings his original music to life on Worby & Friends. Produced by Simon Reid, the project features an all-star lineup of guest artists performing songs written by Worby and a range of collaborators, all of whom will be announced in the coming weeks.

Though best known professionally as one of New York's most accomplished trial attorneys, Worby's creative roots have always run deep. Raised in a blue-collar family, Worby worked as a truck driver at Newark Airport for years while helping to put himself through school, an experience that shaped his lifelong respect for hard work, perseverance, and the everyday people whose stories have inspired his songwriting. As a songwriter, he has earned more than 25 cuts in country music, drawn to a genre that reflects many of the same values that have shaped his life's work—authenticity, faith, resilience, patriotism, family, and hope. Those themes are woven throughout Worby & Friends, with songs including "Hope," "Blue Collar Boots," and "Hard Hats."

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For Worby, however, the music is only part of the story. Throughout his career, he has become widely recognized for landmark advocacy on behalf of more than 10,000 Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers exposed to toxic conditions following the September 11 attacks. His legal efforts helped secure nearly $1 billion in recoveries for affected workers and their families and contributed to the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which created lasting healthcare protections for first responders.

His commitment to serving others extends far beyond the courtroom. Worby has been a longtime supporter of arts organizations, educational institutions, literacy initiatives, healthcare programs, youth development, and community organizations, believing that lasting impact comes from investing in people and creating opportunities for future generations. That philosophy serves as the heartbeat of Worby & Friends.

Rather than simply creating an album, Worby envisioned a collaborative project that brings together exceptional artists around songs with a shared message of encouragement and connection. The music will be available to download for free, and each time a song from Worby & Friends is played, Worby will personally donate a dollar, with a total commitment of up to $100,000—$50,000 each to the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The Gary Sinise Foundation serves America's veterans, first responders, and their families through programs supporting wounded veterans, military families, and those who have sacrificed in service to our country. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the legacy of September 11 by providing mortgage-free homes to catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, supporting the families of fallen heroes, and assisting first responders facing 9/11-related and other service-connected health challenges.

Additional information, including featured artists, track listing, release dates, charitable partners, and streaming details, will be announced in the coming weeks.