There was no shortage of opportunities for Am Law 200 firms to lend a hand last year, as a fraught political environment brought forth one issue after the next that required pro bono attention. So where did firms devote the bulk of their time? All over the place, it turns out. From the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, to pay equity for the U.S. women's hockey team, the country's biggest firms were ready to play their part. Whether it meant fighting against North Carolina's transgender bathroom bill or ensuring that victims of CIA torture had their day in court, the Am Law 200 delivered considerable legal muscle to the many causes that presented themselves. It was an impressive level of commitment to one of the most important aspects of the legal profession. Here's a closer look at the work that stood out in 2017.