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Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, A.C.

by Ivette Montero and Paulina Bojalil

Among other important features, ProBono.MX encourages pro bono work by defining a policy for each law firm, according to its areas of expertise, preferred social causes, and by filtrating cases through a scrupulous study in which they verify the vulnerability of the beneficiary and if pro bono work is needed.

How To Find A Pro Bono Lawyer

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers dives into the vital role pro bono lawyers play in ensuring access to justice for all and the transformative impact they have on communities.

Access to Justice: Pro Bono, Pro Client

by MaKenli Ladd-Sellars

Lawyers are encouraged to provide at least 50 hours of free representation a year. Doing so can help vastly increase access to justice for the underserved.

Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement

by Akerman

Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville

A 'Holy War' Harnessed to Benefit the Marginalized

by John Ettorre

How two Catholic high schools compete to provide pro bono services to the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland.

Giving Credit Where It’s Due

by John Ettorre

Ohio’s pro bono CLE credit rules mean young lawyers are learning, and more people are gaining access to the legal aid they deserve.

California Grad Student Strike Sparks Legal Free-Speech Battle

by Gregory Sirico

Graduate students in California strike over free speech rights amidst university crackdowns on Pro-Palestine protests, fueling an ongoing legal battle.

Helping Berkeley Law Train the Next Generation

by Best Lawyers

The attorneys at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen and Lucey

Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement

by Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.

In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding

by Best Lawyers

Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.

Andrew B. Yaffa - Miami 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Andrew B. Yaffa, 2021 Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Steve Yerrid: Four Decades of Landmark Verdicts

by Nicole Ortiz

With 250+ seven-figure verdicts, continuous Best Lawyers recognition since the 1980s, and landmark wins, Steve Yerrid’s career stands among the most influential in trial law.

Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman

by Best Lawyers

Akerman’s former chair shares insights on growth, innovation, and the firm’s commitment to community impact.

Pride Month: Going Beyond Corporate Rainbow Washing

by Gregory Sirico

Pride Month gives corporations an opportunity to showcase their support for inclusivity and acceptance, going beyond just logos and marketing campaigns.

Washington, D.C. Legal Community in the Spotlight

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A summary of newsworthy content from Washington D.C. lawyers and law firms.

A Home Saved, A New Lawyer Inspired

by Justin Smulison

Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. was a rising star in New York’s legal landscape in 2002 when he accepted Rivas v. McDonnell to support a colleague. The case began as a title dispute with a seemingly technical legal question that evolved into the sort of matter that forces young lawyers to undergo a baptism by fire. Despite its urgency, Rivas carried several emotional layers, with one in particular that