Public Service Counsel, Director of Global Pro Bono
Laura Atkinson-Hope directs the firm’s worldwide pro bono practice and guides Latham’s Pro Bono Committee across the firm’s offices, developing strategic engagements in support of global humanitarian causes.
Under her leadership, Latham practices in nearly every area of public interest law, and is one of the world’s largest providers of free legal services. Laura has overseen the expansion of Latham’s pro bono leadership team, and advises on ethics and compliance matters arising in the pro bono practice. She is also responsible for evaluating new pro bono engagements and works closely with legal services organizations and corporate legal departments to structure pro bono partnerships. Among her recent signature initiatives, Laura led the firm’s response to the Afghanistan evacuation and COVID-relief efforts.
Laura is a frequent speaker on access to justice issues and serves on the Advisory Board of the International Refugee Assistance Project and the National Pro Bono Strategic Advisory Group for KIND. Laura has completed a term on the Executive Committee of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel.
Laura joined the firm’s New York office as an associate in 2013 and has served in progressive roles in Latham’s administration since 2015. She is also the Executive Sponsor of Latham’s Disability and Neurodiversity Network.
For the fourth year in a row, Bloomberg Law has recognized the firm’s pro bono work, including our role in securing a precedent-setting victory for children with disabilities as well as advising Green Era on transformative renewable energy solutions in Chicago.
The City Bar Justice Center has recognized a Latham team with its Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award.
Arlene Chow was recognized for her pro bono work.