Mother Nature Needs Pro Bono Lawyers
April 25, 2013
In the days between Earth Day and Arbor Day, our thoughts turn to spring, nature, and environmental sustainability. The increased attention given to environmental and climate change issues over the past few years has brought about local, national, and international concern for the health of our planet. In their annual reports, newsletters and on their websites, a number of companies and law firms emphasize their adoption and implementation of green business practices. Recycling programs, energy-efficient lighting, and the use of e-mail and technology instead of paper are just a few ways in which law firms and legal departments, and indeed