Practicing With Purpose
From our earliest days, we’ve recognized a responsibility that extends beyond client work. Our pro bono program is grounded in service and driven by purpose — evolving alongside the needs of our communities to deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Lawyers across the firm help close the justice gap and support under-resourced communities and vulnerable populations.
Lawyers are required to bill at least 20 pro bono hours annually, with many choosing to do more.
We represent a wide range of pro bono clients, including nonprofit community organizations, minority-owned small businesses, low-income tenants, survivors of gender-based violence, refugees, veterans and leading reproductive and civil rights organizations. New initiatives are welcome — we support lawyers who bring forward causes they care about.
We engage in CSR initiatives, including organizing and participating in charitable events, food drives and neighborhood projects and supporting community causes through funding and lawyer participation on nonprofit boards.
We offer a number of signature programs which allow our associates to work directly with nonprofit organizations: The Fried Frank Civil Rights Fellowship, Her Justice Externship and Start Small Think Big Fellowship.