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Unsung Heroes: Firms Should Make It Easy to do Pro Bono Work, Says Legal Aid's Mindy Jones

"We want our clients to feel like they are getting the same service as someone who is paying for legal services," Mindy Jones said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

GC Impact: From the Department of 'No' to Equal Partner, Broward Health's Brett Bauman Helped Transform a Legal Team

"I believe that selfless and altruistic passion makes the greatest impact on the legal profession and community," Brett Bauman said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

GC Impact: Richard Lara Steered Miami Broadcasting Company Through a Hostile Takeover Attempt—During a Pandemic

"You are the best ambassador for your company and for your profession when you reach out to your community and share what you have experienced and what you have learned on your professional journey," Richard Lara said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

GC Impact: Alex J. Tolston Led Spanish-Language Media Company Through $124 Million Acquisition Deal

"Acting strategically and becoming a trusted adviser to the board—as many have done during the pandemic—shows how general counsel can add value. In a climate where there will be increased pressure to do more with less, this was a valuable skill for senior lawyers to develop," Alex Tolston said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Manny Crespo's Father Continues to Inspire the Greenspoon Partner's Career of Service

The late Judge Manuel Crespo impressed a duty of service upon his son, Greenspoon Marder real estate partner Manuel L. Crespo, that still drives Crespo's pro bono work in the community and contributions to local bar associations.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Social Impact: Ken Cutler Highlighted Historical Injustice in Broward County

"We should try more forcefully to see each other as one team moving in a direction toward a more united state and use our legal positions as both legislators, spokespersons and thought leaders to provoke a more accepting and inclusive paradigm," Ken Cutler said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Social Impact: Matt Morgan Championed Bail Reform, Homelessness Prevention

"Many of us, especially in the legal profession, take things like freedom and a place to live for granted," Matt Morgan said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Social Impact: After Hurricane Maria, Christine A. Concepcion Created a Makeshift Airline Company to Rescue People, Deliver Food

"It's easy to get caught up in the rat race of chasing 2,000-plus billable hours a year, but at what cost?" Christine Concepcion said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Social Impact: Victoria Sexton Created 'One-Stop' Legal Service for Human Trafficking Survivors

"I encourage lawyers and firms to reach out to their local legal aids and bar associations to take on pro bono cases and help close the gap," Victoria Sexton said.
2 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Overhauls Johannesburg Management Structure

Since the firm's previous Johannesburg senior partner departed following a bullying scandal in September, the base has been without a senior partner or managing partner.
2 minute read

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