Pro Bono
Perspectives
Across the globe, Kirkland attorneys have a passion for pro bono. Our many relationships with legal aid and social justice organizations across the world empower us to identify and aid individuals and organizations that we can help with free legal services. - Marjorie Lindblom, Thomas Yannucci and Susan Davies, Co-Chairs, Firmwide Pro Bono Management Committee
Overview
164,000+ Hours Dedicated to Pro Bono
We aim to make a true impact through our pro bono work, drawing on the strength of attorneys across our global offices to achieve a record year in 2019
92% of Lawyers Contribute Pro Bono Work
The opportunity to do pro bono work is available to senior partners and the newest associates. Pro bono time is valued and evaluated the same as billable work.
41,642 Pro Bono Hours to Immigration- and Refugee-Related Work
More than 970 attorneys and staff engaged in immigration pro bono work in 2019
Video Highlight
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OUR WORK AT THE PORT ISABEL IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER: Washington D.C. international trade partner Sanjay Mullick and D.C. litigation associate Gavin Tisdale discuss their work in Port Isabel, Texas assisting separated families with preparing for their credible fear interviews.
Kirkland Immigration Network
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OUR WORK WITH THE ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: A public charter school striving to be a learning laboratory and incubator for the city of Chicago and the world.