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, including providing free legal services and volunteer time to low-income individuals and families, underserved communities, nonprofits and charities, emerging entrepreneurs, and veterans, among others.

Our efforts span the globe, involving all of our offices across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Pro bono is ingrained in our firm’s culture: Giving back is emblematic of who we are and reflects the values of our firm.

Recent Signature Initiatives

Commemorating Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

Since 2018, our lawyers have worked with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and its partners to preserve the legacies of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley.

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Defending the Rights of Students With Disabilities

Pro bono win makes it easier for students and their families to prove discrimination and receive relief.

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Expanding Eye Health With Peek Vision

Latham advises a nonprofit working to prevent avoidable vision loss by increasing access to eye health services.

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Increasing Access to Education with Bibliothèques Sans Frontières

For many years, lawyers in our Paris office have assisted Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (Libraries Without Borders) as they build libraries and support vulnerable communities around the globe.

Revitalizing the South Side of Chicago

Green Era turned a vacant brownfield site into a renewable energy facility and hub for urban agriculture.

Saving the Life of a Capital Defendant

Litigators successfully conclude a complex, multi-year representation.

Ongoing Initiatives

Aiding Asylum Seekers in Belgium

Based in Brussels, the Legal Helpdesk connects asylum seekers to much-needed legal and social services.

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Assisting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Latham colleagues advise survivors as well as frontline organizations working with survivors.

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Helping Incarcerated Mothers

Our lawyers participate in a legal clinic at the largest women’s prison in the UK and Europe.

Honoring Those Who Serve

We counsel veterans, active-duty service members, and the nonprofits working on their behalf.

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.

Programs & Collaborations

Commercial Client Collaborations: We partner 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.

Environmental Sustainability: We provide free legal services to an array of individuals and organizations acting to protect the environment.

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.

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.

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November 5, 2025 Recognition

Latham Receives Above & Beyond Award from Sanctuary for Families

The firm was honored for its efforts in securing an asylum grant for an individual from The Gambia with severe disabilities.

October 30, 2025 Recognition

San Diego Associate Honored for Pro Bono Work

Casa Cornelia Law Center gives its Pro Bono Publico Award to Kyle Pascucci.

City Bar Justice Center Award (pro bono)

October 27, 2025 Recognition

New York Team Honored by City Bar Justice Center

The City Bar Justice Center has recognized a Latham team with its Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award.

November 10, 2025 In the News

High Court Levels ADA Playing Field for Disabled Students

The US Supreme Court ruled students claiming disability discrimination in public schools should not face a higher standard of proof than plaintiffs in other Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act lawsuits.