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.

The 2024 Robert M. Dell Prize: The Paris Office

Since its founding in 2001, the Paris office has donated over 110,000 hours of free legal services to nonprofits and those in need. For the past decade, the team has consistently surpassed the firm's pro bono goals, averaging 60+ hours per lawyer since 2014, with 100% lawyer participation for the last five years.

The 2023 Robert M. Dell Prize: The Jason Sissel Team

A cross-office team secured a precedent-setting victory that will have a widespread impact on veterans seeking disability ratings and medical retirements in the US.

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.