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New York Law Journal

Attorney's Pro Bono Immigration Work Lauded

Jones Day associate Bárbara Santisteban received the 2017 Champion for Justice Award from Her Justice, a legal organization that helps impoverished and abused women and children.
1 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Melissa Federico Joins Board of Lawyers for Children America

Melissa A. Federico of Hartford's Murtha Cullina has been elected to the board of directors of Lawyers for Children America.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

One Company's Pitch to Spur Pro Bono: Transcript Discounts

Esquire Deposition Solutions' general counsel, Avi Stadler, says the company is offering a 50 percent discount on originals and first copies of depositions in pro bono matters to assist lawyers who've taken on more complex pro bono cases. "We want to help people have equal access to justice," he said.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Courts Website Needs Updating for Pro Bono Appointments

While the website materials are helpful and welcome, we suggest that it may be time for an update. The Supreme Court should refer the matter to the appropriate committees and staff for the necessary changes.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

This Big Law Partner's Hobby Is Sew Cool

She's a Big Law litigator by profession, but in her personal time, Sidley Austin partner Paige Montgomery of Dallas pieces together a hobby that provides serenity for her and comfort for those in need.
18 minute read

Legaltech News

Veterans Get a Legal Checkup with New Online Tool

The “Veterans Legal Checkup” aims to help veterans diagnose potential legal issues, particularly in employment, family law and housing.
4 minute read

International Edition

Counting the hours: which law firms are most committed to pro bono?

The world's largest law firms spent millions of hours on pro bono in 2016, increasing the amount of time they spent for indigent clients around the globe
14 minute read

The American Lawyer

Q&A: With Legal Services in Trump's Crosshairs, Its President Speaks Out

James Sandman, president of Legal Services Corp., talks with The American Lawyer about how legal aid benefits the justice system, law firms and more than a million low-income clients.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Global Pro Bono, Firms Need a Local Guide

When law firms tackle pro bono projects abroad, collaboration with allies on the ground is crucial.
15 minute read

The American Lawyer

When Pro Bono Leads to Conflicts

Some pro bono matters come with too many strings attached.
13 minute read

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