By Ben Seal | July 6, 2020
For lawyers deferred or laid off during the Great Recession, a detour toward pro bono or public interest work was ultimately rewarding. With the U.S. economy again in tatters, a new generation of young lawyers may experience something similar.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Ben Seal | July 6, 2020
The American Lawyer's annual report on the legal industry's pro bono commitment.
By Ben Seal | July 6, 2020
"As firms have gotten more sophisticated about pro bono, they have asked the question, 'How can we make the most impact?'" Legal Services Corp. president Ronald Flagg says.
By ALM Staff | July 6, 2020
Jenner & Block sits atop this year's Pro Bono Scorecard.
By ALM Staff | July 6, 2020
Dechert leads the way on pro bono among international lawyers.
By ALM Staff | July 6, 2020
Covington & Burling leads in average hours, while Shearman & Sterling has the most committed attorneys, based on the firm's percentage of lawyers who contributed at least 20 hours of pro bono last year.
By Patrick Smith | June 24, 2020
Big Law has made a big commitment to racial equality in the form of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance. With tackling such big issues, as well as cynicism from some about the firms' own diversity efforts, will they be able to shift the tide on institutional racism?
By ALM Staff | June 18, 2020
In the days after George Floyd's death, some firms have pledged donations to racial justice groups or have committed to take up other actions. We have compiled excerpts of statements here.
By Victoria Hudgins | June 9, 2020
From a sudden burst in social media engagement to derogatory messages, lawyers say leveraging social media to announce a willingness to represent arrested peaceful protesters is a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges.
By Dan Packel | June 8, 2020
Despite a $5 million commitment from Kirkland & Ellis, law firms are no match for corporate America when it comes to pledging dollars. But firms' pro bono capabilities can amplify their impact.
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