Pro Bono & Community Service

Every day, Latham colleagues around the world take on an array of pro bono matters in nearly every area of public interest law, providing free legal services and volunteer time to low-income individuals and families, underserved communities, nonprofit and charitable organizations, emerging entrepreneurs, and veterans.

Our efforts span the globe, involving all of our offices across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Giving back is emblematic of who we are and reflects the values of our firm.

Robert M. Dell Prize for Extraordinary Pro Bono Service

Commercial Client Collaborations

We collaborate with in-house legal departments on a variety of pro bono matters, from legal clinics to cross-border research projects.

Affinity Group Collaborations

Our firmwide affinity groups have spearheaded significant pro bono engagements.

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Environmental Sustainability

We provide free legal services to an array of individuals and organizations around the world acting to protect the environment.

Droits D’urgence: Providing Free Legal Advice in Paris

For many years, lawyers in our Paris office have staffed a biweekly legal clinic with French humanitarian organization Droits d’urgence, helping individuals in need navigate complex government bureaucracies.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 02: A sign marking where Emmet Till’s body was recovered is displayed in the entryway of the Smithsonian Museum of American History on September 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. The marker that is damaged with bullet holes is one of three markers that have been replaced at the site where police recovered the body of 14 -year-old Emmett Till, who was tortured and murdered by two white men in 1955. The marker is a new addition to the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum of American History and will stay in the entryway for one month, before being moved to another location in the museum. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Commemorating Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley in National Parks

We work with the Mississippi Center for Justice and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center to advocate for national recognition and protection of historical sites connected to the lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 and to provide future generations a place to learn about this critical part of US civil rights history.

Global Pro Bono Survey

Co-produced with the Pro Bono Institute, this survey aims to make information about global pro bono legal services more accessible, and is part of an ongoing effort to promote and stimulate the growth of pro bono representation globally.

Why I Do Pro Bono

Our lawyers from across the firm take on a wide variety of pro bono matters with a clear sense of purpose and motivation. In this video, hear about what drives their dedication.

Latham partner Christopher Turner (left) accepted the award on the firm’s behalf. Photo courtesy of Volunteer Legal Advocates

May 14, 2025 Recognition

Firm Receives Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award

D.C. colleagues help support individuals acting as guardians ad litem for kids in need.

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May 6, 2025 Recognition

Latham Recognized as 2024 Champion for Children

Firm honored for the 10th time for its outstanding efforts to raise funds for Washington, D.C. children.

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May 2, 2025 Recognition

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs — Pro Bono Trial Win and Atlantic Coast Conference

Two Latham litigation teams were recognized for winning a US$2.3 million jury verdict for a victim of revenge porn in a pro bono case, as well as a victory for the Atlantic Coast Conference in a case involving major athletic conferences and Name, Image, and Likeness claims.