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Pro Bono and Human Rights Annual Newsletter

In 2017 the Pro Bono and Human Rights Practice has taken great strides. In what has been an inspiring and rewarding year, we have assisted many of our clients resolve long, arduous legal battles, with great positive impact, made significant progress in furthering the causes of others, partnered in exciting and innovative human rights initiatives, hosted high profile guests, and assisted other Practice areas in carrying out important and meaningful pro bono work.

7 Dec 2017 1 min read Pro Bono and Human Rights Annual Newsletter Article

In recognition of our contribution and those of others in the Firm who have given generously of their time and expertise, we are proud to report that the Firm won three awards during the 2017 year for its pro bono contributions and in so doing has cemented its reputation as one of the leading contributors to pro bono amongst law firms across the country. In what follows we provide a more detailed overview of some of the highlights of ours and the Firm’s pro bono work over the year. 

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