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The American Lawyer

Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation

"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner."
3 minute read

International Edition

Is the UK's Pro Bono Scene Underdeveloped?

The U.K.'s pro bono culture is younger than those in America and Australia, owing to various factors around culture, politics, mentality and even insurance—but is the U.K. making up ground?
6 minute read

International Edition

Mayer Brown's Pro Bono Head To Stand Against Keir Starmer in General Election

Sir Keir Starmer has been the Labour MP for the constituency since May 2015.
2 minute read

International Edition

UK Election: Hogan Lovells Goes Pro Bono to Help Improve Voter Registration

As the UK heads towards a general election on July 4, the firm is highlighting a lack of voter engagement particularly among young people.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Legal Aid Needs Family Law Attorneys

While my expertise is in bankruptcy law, the demand for pro bono legal assistance extends into all areas of the legal world. And unfortunately, the need is far greater than the supply of attorneys willing to help.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

'For Love & Life': Touching Base with Skadden Associate and ALS Advocate Brian Wallach

The work that Wallach and his wife Sandra Abrevaya have done establishing the I AM ALS foundation since his 2017 diagnosis is featured in a new documentary recently released on Amazon Prime.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Power of Pro Bono: Why Junior Lawyers Should Embrace This Work Early and Often

More junior lawyers should embrace the nearly endless opportunities to engage in pro bono work, as they would benefit not only from providing legal counsel to those who desperately need it, but also by gaining valuable legal experience (often in a new area of the law) and expanding their professional networks.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Everlaw Offers Free Gen AI Access Through 'Everlaw for Good' Program

The program provides unlimited access for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to the Everlaw platform, including, now, its generative AI beta program Everlaw AI Assistant, free of charge up to "a monthly cap" with discounted rates for larger matters.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence

The new center, designed to bring impact litigation to combat hate-driven violence, is looking to leverage the firm's litigation power while partnering with civil rights groups.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Freshfields Partner, NFL Players Union Attorney Named Legal Aid's Servants of Justice

The awards dinner, held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, attracted about 600 attendees.
2 minute read

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