Why does Exxon Mobil value pro bono work?
“Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting its employees involved in community service. The willingness and dedication of our lawyers to participate in pro bono activities has been an inspiration. It is part of being a good citizen of the community and a representative of a good corporate citizen. I have ensured that we maintain an internal structure and culture that complements their efforts.” What next? As the first corporate counsel member of the Access to Justice Commission, what do you hope to accomplish? “There is so much opportunity and need. We need to provide a more structured mechanism for in-house counsel to participate. This includes training. People who want to do pro bono work want training so that they can provide good representation. This will increase participation. If you get involved, you understand the needs and develop a higher sense of commitment, which leads to financial support. It follows that corporations who have a culture of supporting their employees wil
