Describe your firm’s philosophy on pro bono service.
Dechert lawyers approach pro bono with the same energy, enthusiasm and resources as work for commercial clients. We strive to find projects that make a difference and that match our lawyers’ personal interests and the needs of the community. Headline initiatives focus on protecting the rights to vote, to freedom of speech and to live free from discrimination, violence and persecution. Globally, our lawyers performed over 90,000 pro bono hours last year, equivalent to 5.5% of billable hours.