Pro Bono

Pro bono work is the epitome of the holiday spirit

It may a be little-known fact to those outside the legal community, but attorneys give a significant amount of time and energy over the course of a year doing pro bono work.

Dec 11, 2025 9:25 AM CST

Law firm deals with government have ethical implications, DC Bar ethics opinion says

Law firms that enter into agreements with the government that may limit or shape their law practices should consider the ethical implications, according to an October ethics opinion by the District of Columbia Bar.

Oct 29, 2025 10:22 AM CDT

Justice by Design: Can legal tech deliver on its promise?

Justice can be defined as the quality of being impartial or fair. In practice, fairness has never been evenly distributed. Access to justice has always been available to those who can afford it, while those without the necessary means were often left to their own devices. That unfortunate reality reflects inherent inequity; when only the wealthiest in a society can afford legal representation, injustice inevitably follows.

Oct 24, 2025 11:05 AM CDT

ABA 2025 Celebration of Pro Bono to focus on supporting communities

Lawyers and law firms across the country will participate in volunteer events Oct. 19-25 as part of the National Celebration of Pro Bono. This year’s theme is "Supporting Communities."

Oct 15, 2025 12:30 PM CDT

Illinois moves toward approving nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice

In an effort to increase access to justice, Illinois is moving toward developing a program to allow certified nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Oct 3, 2025 1:51 PM CDT

These law firms rank highest for midlevel associate satisfaction; Trump deals and AI are on their minds

The top law firm for midlevel associate satisfaction is O’Melveny & Myers, according to an American Lawyer survey published by Law.com.

Sep 16, 2025 8:57 AM CDT

After striking deal with Trump, this BigLaw firm worked with liberal groups to secure pro bono wins in 2 cases

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is one of nine law firms that reached deals with President Donald Trump to provide pro bono hours to causes they support. But that didn’t stop the firm from working with the American Civil Liberties Union and other liberal organizations to secure recent wins in two cases.

Aug 21, 2025 3:27 PM CDT

What pro bono is BigLaw providing under Trump deals? Trade deals get help but not some conservative causes

Some law firms that reached pro bono deals with President Donald Trump appear reluctant to take on some conservative causes, and in some instances, they are taking cases adverse to the administration, according to news reports.

Aug 18, 2025 4:09 PM CDT

Lawyers who quit BigLaw mostly jobless, but 2 work for opposition firm and another runs for Congress

Most lawyers remain unemployed after quitting their BigLaw firms in protest over pro bono deals reached with President Donald Trump to avoid punitive executive orders, according to a tally by Bloomberg Law.

Aug 12, 2025 11:34 AM CDT

BigLaw partner won’t charge his $3,250 hourly rate to defend New Jersey cities in Trump administration suits

Milbank partner Neal Katyal usually charges $3,250 per hour, but he is giving quite a break to two New Jersey cities that he will help defend in Trump administration lawsuits challenging their immigration policies.

Jul 31, 2025 10:50 AM CDT

‘Small and mighty in numbers,’ solo and small firm lawyers help challenge Trump administration agenda

Updated: Some BigLaw firms are reluctant to oppose administration policies after President Donald Trump pursued disfavored law firms with punitive executive orders. But others outside BigLaw are willing to litigate, the New York Times reports.

Jul 23, 2025 11:50 AM CDT

Legal aid is a lifeline for families and communities

Each year, our organization, Community Legal Services, provides legal assistance to thousands of individuals who otherwise could not afford counsel. Our work, and that of the volunteer attorneys who support us, is essential in helping people navigate matters as simple as signing a lease or as complex as obtaining an injunction against an abusive spouse.

Jun 30, 2025 2:33 PM CDT

ABA sues over Trump administration’s intimidation of law firms and lawyers

The ABA filed a federal lawsuit on Monday to stop the Trump administration’s ongoing intimidation of lawyers and law firms. “This is the time to stand up, speak out and seek relief from our courts,” ABA President Bill Bay said.

Jun 16, 2025 2:40 PM CDT

7 partners leave this BigLaw firm for new boutique after pro bono deal

More lawyers from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are joining a litigation boutique formed by four partners of the BigLaw firm.

Jun 12, 2025 9:34 AM CDT

ABA Commission on Immigration launches new program to respond to ICE’s courthouse arrests

The Immigration Court Observation and Awareness Project aims to identify trends and systemic issues by asking volunteers to observe short preliminary hearings and record their observations. The commission plans to use this data to better support noncitizens’ access to counsel and due process rights.

Jun 11, 2025 11:33 AM CDT