In hopes of taking on more high-profile pro bono cases, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has moved a partner into a full-time pro bono role.

The firm has named Washington, D.C.-based Susan Baker Manning as its first senior pro bono trial lawyer, adding to a team of five other full-time legal positions in Morgan Lewis’ pro bono group. Senior pro bono counsel Rachel Strong will continue to lead the firm’s pro bono efforts, while Manning will be more focused on managing certain litigation and handling the client work.