Next, Thank All the Lawyers
Published Sunday, November 30, 2008
Want to do more good? Check out our full charity package. Who says lawyers don’t have a heart? These five Washington-based firms are among the top 20 in the country when it comes to the amount of pro bono work they do, according to a 2007 American Lawyer ranking.
| Law Firm |
National Rank |
Average Pro Bono Hours per Lawyer |
Example of Recent Pro Bono Effort |
| Covington & Burling |
2 |
153 |
Working on about a dozen death-penalty cases; in the past two
years, two new trials were granted and one death sentence was
overturned. |
| Arnold & Porter |
5 |
132 |
Helps low-income DC residents organize to buy their buildings when
faced with displacement as older buildings are renovated. |
| WilmerHale* |
13 |
113 |
Has helped veterans appeal the denial of their applications for
disability benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration. |
| Hogan & Hartson |
14 |
87 |
Works with DC Appleseed to improve the District’s response to
HIV/AIDS—has helped to evaluate the city’s progress and to lobby for a
needle-exchange program. |
| Howrey |
18 |
116 |
Often represents victims of torture who have fled their country
and are seeking asylum. Every first-year associate takes on an asylum
case. |
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