As law firms continue to expand their services globally, so too have their pro bono programs, with lawyers volunteering in 2014 to help with immigration matters, natural disaster relief and human trafficking cases. Last year also brought plenty of pro bono opportunities stateside. Attorneys devoted their time to gun control cases, voter identification laws, free speech issues, abortion rights and same-sex marriage cases.
Arnold & Porter
A Firm Commitment to Voters’ Access
Two significant voter-identification wins in 2014 mark the firm’s commitment to voter access.
Chadbourne & Parke
Compelled to Help Immigrant Children
Since 2005, the firm has funded a fellowship at The Door, a youth advocacy nonprofit that helps them seek legal status.
Crowell & Moring
Clemency Victories Keep Adding Up
Every time partner Tim Means wins a clemency case, he feels he should quit while he’s ahead. But each time, he takes yet another case.
Farella Braun + Martel
Tough Opponents to Gun Rights Groups
San Francisco partner Rod Thompson’s support of gun control dates to law school, when a friend subletting his apartment was gunned down by the building caretaker.
Jenner & Block
Finance Partner Helps Rwandans
A recent project in Rwanda gave the firm and New York corporate finance partner Patrick Trostle a chance to break new ground with their deal-making skills.
