Signatory Showcase Archives - Pro Bono Institute

Comcast: Planning with Dignity

December 16, 2025

Each January around MLK Day, the Comcast** legal department joins with SeniorLAW Center and Blank Rome to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a hands-on “Day of Service” life-planning clinic for older Philadelphians. This event succeeds because of the close partnership and shared commitment of all three organizations: SeniorLAW Center, Blank Rome, and Comcast. The partners serve the clients of SeniorLAW Center, a nonprofit legal services organization founded in 1978 that champions justice for older people through the power of the law, education, and advocacy on local, state, and national levels, focusing on those in greatest economic and social

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe: Holding Power Accountable

October 22, 2025

Since 2021, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe*† has partnered with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to challenge the Baltimore Police Department’s unlawful seizure of property from gun violence survivors without a warrant or consent. In August 2024, Orrick reached a class action settlement resulting in major policy reforms, improved oversight, and a formal process for returning victims’ belongings. Their team also overcame qualified immunity defenses, which marked a rare but important step toward police accountability. This case reinforces the power of pro bono work to drive systemic change and protect civil rights. Alison Epperson, Senior Associate at Orrick, shares

Foster Garvey PC: Correcting the Record

September 23, 2025

Foster Garvey PC* has been a partner of the Seattle Clemency Project (SCP) since its founding in 2017, helping individuals seeking early release and those facing deportation due to old criminal convictions pursue clemency, resentencing, or other forms of release from sentences imposed under outdated or excessively harsh laws. Through this partnership, Foster Garvey has helped secure freedom for clients who have demonstrated transformation and rehabilitation, while contributing to SCP’s broader impact: 126 people released, more than 1,400 years of incarceration saved, and dozens of immigrants spared deportation. This work highlights the firm’s deep commitment to advancing justice, restoring dignity,

Empowering Veterans: KPMG LLP Aligns Business, Culture, and Community

June 27, 2025

KPMG LLP**’s Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Pro Bono & Community Impact Advisory Council’s (“PBCI”) vision is to enable a best-in-class team that aligns strategically with KPMG LLP’s business and culture goals in an environment that fosters engagement, empowerment, professional development, and innovation. The PBCI is committed to providing pro bono legal opportunities to KPMG LLP’s Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team (“KPMG”) to service individuals of limited means and charitable organizations. Additionally, the PBCI identifies, develops, and approve pro bono opportunities for professionals, promotes our pro bono commitment, and cultivates strategic relationships. Damon Dennis, Assistant General Counsel in KPMG LLP’s Office

Resilience and Representation: A Legal Path Forward for Asylum Seekers

May 28, 2025

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Stinson LLP* In the face of a growing humanitarian need, Stinson has stepped up with a powerful response. Through its Deinard Legal Clinic—the nation’s oldest firm-led medical legal partnership—Stinson launched a pro se asylum project to support newly arrived West African asylum seekers, primarily from Guinea and Liberia. For this Signatory Showcase, we spoke to Tim D. Sanders Szabo, Pro Bono Attorney at Stinson LLP, about this initiative. Please tell us about this project. Our firm runs the Deinard Legal Clinic, a legal clinic at the Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC). The Deinard Legal

The Transformative Impact of the Transgender Name Change Project

January 29, 2025

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Quarles & Brady LLP*† The Transgender Name Change Project, a partnership between Quarles & Brady LLP, the Milwaukee (MKE) LGBT Community Center, and Legal Action of Wisconsin, assists transgender and gender non-conforming individuals with legal name changes and updating gender markers on official documents. For this Signatory Showcase, we spoke with Jack Iwrey, General Corporate and Transactional Counsel at Quarles & Brady, about this partnership. Please tell us about this project. The Transgender Name Change Project is a collaborative project between the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and Quarles & Brady. The

Supporting Underserved Communities by Creating a Model for Success

November 20, 2024

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Allianz Life commits to pro bono through partnerships with nonprofits, such as Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, and LegalCORPS. They offer critical legal services to underserved communities, including estate-planning assistance for low-income seniors, preparing health care directives, and offering legal advice for small businesses and nonprofits. For our latest Signatory Showcase, we interviewed Jeff Mason, Associate General Counsel and Senior Counsel – Litigation and Regulatory, at Allianz Life about this program and how it not only provides essential support to vulnerable populations but

Beyond the Classroom: The Future of Academic Freedom in Florida

September 23, 2024

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Ballard Spahr Ballard Spahr attorneys Jason Leckerman, Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department and Jacqueline Mabatah, Associate in the firm’s Litigation Group, shed light on their pivotal role in challenging Florida’s controversial Stop W.O.K.E. Act through the high-stakes case of Pernell v. Lamb. Ballard Spahr’s team discusses their strategic approach to defending academic freedom and combating censorship in education. They delve into the legal and ethical implications of the act, highlighting their commitment to pro bono work and the broader impact on democratic values. This insightful dialogue reveals the complexities of their legal battle and

In-House Counsel in the Community: Advancing Justice Through Pro Bono in Domestic Violence and Immigration Matters

July 29, 2024

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Kimball Electronics, Inc.** Organized by the Orange County Public Law Center, Kimball Electronics has been actively involved in the Domestic Violence Assistance Program where they provide vital legal support, assisting clients in obtaining restraining orders to protect them from domestic violence. These efforts are crucial in empowering individuals to secure their safety and that of their loved ones. The department also collaborates with the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Indiana Legal Help walk-in clinics, both in-person and online. Both organizations work to improve legal assistance for people across the state of Indiana. And beyond direct client representation,

The Force Multiplier Effect: Combining Partnership, Mentorship, Technology and More to Serve Nonprofits and Impact Community

May 29, 2024

PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Koch Capabilities, LLC and Barnes & Thornburg LLP In February 2020, weeks before the pandemic began to ripple across the U.S., Koch Industries welcomed representatives from our panel of preferred law firms to Wichita. Koch General Counsel Ray Geoffroy felt strongly that Koch had a tremendous opportunity to accomplish so much good for society by leveraging our combined capabilities (internal lawyers and external panel firm lawyers) on a larger scale. He challenged the law firms to partner with our Pro Bono Initiative and become a “force multiplier” to Koch’s efforts. Further, he set the expectation

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