Insights on Pro Bono

Georgetown University Law Center, Arent Fox LLP, and DLA Piper LLP announced the launch of the DC Affordable Law Firm.

Arent Fox filed an important amicus brief with the US Supreme Court.

Arent Fox filed an amicus brief for the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence in the 9th Circuit matter Teixeira v. County of Alameda.

Arent Fox LLP announced the recipients of the firm’s Marc L. Fleischaker and Albert E. Arent Pro Bono Awards.

Arent Fox LLP filed amicus briefs on behalf of LGBT law enforcement groups in three separate cases.

The court issued a precedent-setting decision that granted class certification to thousands of Washington, DC residents with disabilities.

On March 17, 2014, The National Law Journal (NLJ) reported that “twenty legal services projects across the District of Columbia will receive more than $3.4 million this year in publicly funded grants.”

Arent Fox partner Jon S. Bouker, co-leader of the Government Relations practice, began serving as chair of DC Appleseed’s Board & Advisory Council.

Arent Fox LLP announced the recipients of the firm’s Albert E. Arent and Marc L. Fleischaker Pro Bono Publico Awards.

Former President Bill Clinton announced a new wind power initiative.

Arent Fox LLP received the Education Outstanding Achievement Award at the Washington Lawyers’ Committee’s 45th Anniversary Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon.

Capital pro bono Honor Roll recognizes 62 Arent Fox lawyers.

Arent Fox pro bono client Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) was featured on NBC’s The Today Show for its work in teaching technology to senior citizens.

Arent Fox worked pro bono with local organizations DC Vote and DC Appleseed to develop the innovative legal theory.

Partner Hunter Carter appeared in one of Chile’s largest circulation print publications, The Clinic, to discuss his fight against the Chilean government for not recognizing same-sex marriage.

Partner Hunter Carter appeared on CNN Chile to discuss the debate over gay marriage in Chile and the complaint brought against the State of Chile in the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights by the Gay Liberation Movement.

Arent Fox LLP announced that Michael S. Blass has been elected chairman of the board of the National Executive Service Corps.