Perspectives on Pro Bono

ArentFox Schiff and the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice are proud to announce the publication of the “Guide on International & Regional Standards for LGBTQ Rights Applicable to Venezuela,” which aims to empower activists, guide policymakers, and support LGBTQ rights.

ArentFox Schiff successfully represented Chabad Lubavitch of Chestnut Hill (CCH), a synagogue in Brookline, Massachusetts, in a dispute among local synagogues and Jewish nonprofits concerning the distribution of the assets of two defunct nonprofit entities.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s (PILI) 2024 Pro Bono Recognition Roster, which recognizes law firms and corporations that have made significant pro bono commitments and contributions in Illinois.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Government Relations Practice Group Co-Leader Jon Bouker was honored with DC Appleseed’s 30th Anniversary award for his dedication to democracy and statehood for the District of Columbia.

Megan (Woodward) Daily was profiled by Washington Lawyer magazine on her ongoing dedication to pro bono work, specifically with the Nonprofit and Small Business Legal Assistance Programs at the DC Bar Pro Bono Center.

On October 5, an ArentFox Schiff team that included Elise Yu and Rob Boley, with assistance from Mariam Chamilova, obtained an order granting asylum to our pro bono clients, a young mother from El Salvador and her daughter.

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that Partner Justin Goldberg has been awarded a Certificate of Congressional Recognition by US Congresswoman Young Kim, a prestigious honor recognizing his outstanding performance, integrity, excellence, and dedication to serving the veteran community.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s (PILI) 2023 Pro Bono Recognition Roster, which recognizes law firms and corporations that have made significant pro bono commitments and contributions in Illinois.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Jon Bouker, Government Relations practice co-leader and AFS Pro Bono Committee co-chair, has been recognized with the DC Bar’s 2023 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for his tireless advocacy for access to justice.

In a pro bono partnership with Buried Alive Project, ArentFox Schiff helped secure the release of Tony Lewis, who was serving a life sentence for a drug offense in Washington, DC. After spending nearly 34 years in prison, Lewis will be released on March 20, 2023.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the firm is being recognized by Global Citizen Experience (GCE) Lab School in Chicago for donating more than $250,000 in pro bono legal services. 

AFS partnered with GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) to assist in and secure a favorable client outcome in Williams v. Kincaid, a suit alleging lack of reasonable accommodation for gender dysmorphia under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Partner David Tafuri is leading an effort at the firm to support US-based NGOs operating in Ukraine.

Schiff Hardin LLP is proud to announce that Partner Mir Ali has been recognized with the 2021 Pro Bono Attorney Award by the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of Chicago.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Mir Ali has been recognized among Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Military Veteran Executives in 2021.

South Asian Bar Association, Arab American Bar Association of Illinois, Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, Khanbabi Immigration Law, The Rapid Response Project

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Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce three pro bono client successes, resulting from the firm’s partnership with the Veterans Pro Bono Consortium.

Partner Eva Pulliam recently spoke with Above the Law’s The Jabot podcast about Arent Fox’s Center for Racial Equality.

The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the weaponization of race against Chris Cooper are heartbreaking reminders that many Americans, including colleagues at Arent Fox, have to carry with them every day the added burden of being a person of color in our country.

Meet our associates who manage the operations and scheduling for the Schiff-CVLS neighborhood clinic. Learn more about their rewarding experiences and the power of pro bono in this brief Q&A.

On October 24, the Los Angeles Immigration Court, a component of the US Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, granted a mother and her three minor children asylum in the United States.

Arent Fox Partner Hunter Carter is receiving special recognition for his dedicated efforts to secure marriage equality in Latin America.

Schiff Partner Paul Dengel reflects back on founding the first firm-adopted CVLS neighborhood clinic – from how it all began in the early years to the reason why it remains strong 40 years later.

Caitlin Ajax is an environmental lawyer with an active pro bono practice who was recently recognized with the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 2019 Distinguished Service Award for her generous pro bono contributions and extensive commitment to addressing injustices on behalf of CVLS clients.