DWT Pro Bono & Social Impact

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is honored to leverage its resources to support in-house clients in their missions to give back and do good in the world through our corporate pro bono partnerships. As Kate Berry, a Human Rights Attorney at Microsoft, attests, "a partnership with a law firm…helps set the table…for in-house counsel who want to do good but don't know where to start and gives them the resources to get going." Hear more from Kate and other industry leaders as part of our In-House Insights series, where in-house counsel share and reflect on many topics involving pro bono and social impact. DWT is grateful to collaborate with Kate and her colleagues at Microsoft, and we invite you to partner with us as well. To learn more about our corporate pro bono offerings and other in-house collaborations, contact Kaitlyn Fallon. #DWTprobono #DWTinthecommunity #InHouseInsights

Last week, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP sponsored and took part in the inaugural DC Walk for Justice 5K. The walk raised $162,000, all of which will be going to the DC Bar Foundation’s transformative access to justice work benefiting District residents through grantmaking, network coordination, community engagement, and more. Thank you to Soraya Mohamed, Chip English, Kasey McGee, KellyAnne Brophy, and all of those who walked for this important cause.

Last week, we collaborated with the Appleseed Network to host a first-of-its-kind pro bono research project in honor of Pro Bono Week. Volunteers from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and eight companies joined forces to research access to SNAP benefits and Medicaid for individuals leaving incarceration. This research will be used by Appleseed centers in Alabama, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas to identify solutions to help formerly incarcerated individuals access crucial benefits.   As a result of these efforts, DWT was honored in Appleseed’s Pro Bono Week Spotlight. We are humbled by this recognition and are so appreciative of Appleseed’s partnership and the dedication of our DWT and in-house volunteers for making this work possible. Thank you to all who participated in Pro Bono Week by helping to ensure a brighter tomorrow for some of society’s most marginalized communities. 

We are proud to announce that Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has been named one of Law360’s 2024 Social Impact Leaders, marking the fourth consecutive year we’ve received this honor. Not only did DWT rank 14th in Social Impact Leaders among major legal firms, but we were the smallest firm to be included in the top 15. This recognition would not be possible without the collaboration of our nonprofit partners and the continued dedication of our attorneys and staff to whom we owe tremendous gratitude. Thank you to all who have given back and helped make a meaningful difference in our communities.

We're proud to partner with in-house teams who not only prioritize access to justice, but view it as a core element of their company’s philosophy. This commitment drives their efforts to #DoGood in our shared communities, and we at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP are proud to support them in this mission. As we recognize #ProBonoWeek, we reflect on the incredible causes to which our clients and community partners, as well as our own attorneys and staff, devoted their hearts and minds in 2023. Take a look at our 2023 Pro Bono Report here: https://lnkd.in/g_SwNUzG

For the third year in a row, we were honored to collaborate with Amazon on their annual Pro Bono Report. This year’s report highlights Amazon’s 65,000 volunteer hours dedicated over the past 10 years and celebrates the countless lives transformed through the power of pro bono. We invite you all to explore it further and learn more about the power of in-house teams doing good.

“Hopefully this lawsuit will make it easier for thousands of service members to receive some measure of recognition for how they were unfairly treated … and also allow the public to fully appreciate the scale of this injustice.” DWT attorney Joel Richert was quoted in a recent The War Horse News article about the disappointing response to President Biden's pardons for LGBTQ veterans. He, along with DWT partner Thomas R. Burke, represent The War Horse News in a lawsuit seeking transparency regarding court-martial records. Despite claims that "thousands" could benefit, only eight applications have been submitted, raising concerns about restrictive eligibility criteria and the burdensome application process. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3V4Py83

"Pro bono counsel and those who provide pro bono services…make it possible for people to feel like the playing field is leveled and that they have access to services and the ability to protect themselves," says Susan Brye, Senior Director of Legal Affairs for National Security at T-Mobile. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is grateful for the opportunity to partner with T-Mobile in meaningfully serving society's most marginalized communities. Hear more from Susan as part of our In-House Insights series, where in-house counsel share and reflect on many topics involving pro bono and social impact. #DWTprobono #DWTinthecommunity #InHouseInsights

No matter where you’re based or which communities and causes you’re looking to serve, the In-House Gateway to Good provides myriad opportunities for you to get involved and give back to others in a way that’s personalized to you. As Everyday Health Group’s George Wukoson attests, “DWT’s In-House Gateway to Good enables us to offer a diverse array of pro bono opportunities fitting the interests of our geographically-distributed team of in-house attorneys and legal professionals.” If you’re interested in making a difference and learning more about the In-House Gateway to Good, contact Kaitlyn Fallon.

In partnership with TrustLaw and PILnet, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP’s Filipp Kofman and K.C. Halm are hosting an interactive session for nonprofits and social enterprise organizations on the legal considerations of Generative AI. While Generative AI stands to greatly improve organizational efficiency and increase the reach of pro bono services, it can involve additional risks and implications. This presentation will dive into the legal landscape of Generative AI and discuss how organizations can successfully navigate this space to scale their impact. Please register below to learn more. Link: https://lnkd.in/gjbvzncb