Giving
We serve our communities by representing hundreds of pro bono clients annually.
We help our clients overcome obstacles that appear insurmountable without legal assistance. Through our pro bono work, we empower individuals to seek justice and opportunity, provide nonprofit organizations the tools they need to effect change, and support the economic development of underserved communities.
We collaborate with local and national legal services organizations and with corporate clients in our pro bono efforts.
All of our lawyers are encouraged to participate in our pro bono practice and pro bono work is given the same weight and credit as other matters.
We are committed to applying our skills, resources, and innovative approach to the law on behalf of pro bono clients locally and around the world.
Pro Bono Partner
2024 pro bono stats
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1,800+
hours
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1,300+
timekeepers
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1,400+
pro bono matters
Pro Bono Accolades
- Law360 Social Impact Leaders (#10)
- The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard (#9 – International)
- The Law Society of Hong Kong Silver Award
- Central California Legal Services Law Firm of the Year
- American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California Advocates for Justice Award
- Casa Cornelia Law Center La Mancha Award for Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
- Volare’s Linda Watts Pro Bono Award
Pro Bono Practice Areas
Cooley lawyers handle a wide variety of pro bono matters, including:
- Asylum
- Civil Rights
- Nonprofit Advising
- Micro-Enterprise Advising
- Advocacy for Children & Youth
Case Study
Cooley Partner Marty Schenker and Julia Harumi Mass ACLU Foundation of Northern California Foundation discuss working together on an immigration case involving ICE and immigrant children being arrested in Long Island New York.
Cooley Cares
Giving back to our local communities is one of our core firm values. In addition to our pro bono work, we also give back by supporting local causes and nonprofits with financial resources and with our time. Each office chooses organizations to support throughout the year. We also provide financial support to national and international charitable organizations.
Partnerships
Cooley’s New York office has a close partnership with Safe Horizon, a support agency serving more than 250,000 people affected by domestic crime and abuse.
PARTNERSHIPS
Cooley partnered with Together We Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of foster children in the US, to host a day at Disneyland that reunited 200 siblings in foster care.
Pro Bono Committee
