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July 06, 2020 | news
Facing Down a Crisis, Big Law's Pro Bono Departments Prepare to Do Their Part
The Pro Bono Scorecard shows Big Law contributed more than 5 million hours of pro bono last year. Now, as the pandemic pushes millions of Americans to the brink, pro bono leaders are ready for a surge of clients in need.
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July 06, 2020 | news
Slideshow: The Many Faces of Big Law's Pro Bono Fight for Justice
By Gina Passarella Cipriani | Ben Seal
Our Pro Bono Scorecard recorded more than 5 million hours of pro bono among the Am Law 200 in 2019. Where did all those hours go? This slideshow explores a sampling of the causes that captured Big Law's attention.
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July 06, 2020 | news
Law Firms Are Collaborating With the Competition to Maximize Pro Bono Impact
By Ben Seal
“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.
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July 06, 2020 | news
The Great Recession Diverted Lawyers to Public Interest Work. Will the Pandemic Do the Same?
By Ben Seal
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.
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July 06, 2020 | news
The 2020 Pro Bono Scorecard: The National Rankings
By ALM Staff
Jenner & Block sits atop this year's Pro Bono Scorecard.
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July 06, 2020 | news
The 2020 Pro Bono Scorecard: The International Rankings
By ALM Staff
Dechert leads the way on pro bono among international lawyers.
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July 06, 2020 | news
The 2020 Pro Bono Scorecard: Average Hours and Commitment
By ALM Staff
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.
