How does Godwin Gruber incorporate and encourage pro bono work?
“Godwin and Gruber has a strong record of helping when and where needed. And, it starts with the leadership valuing pro bono work. Don Godwin and Mike Gruber are involved in pro bono work and allow the attorneys time to do it as well. As managing partner, I recognize and acknowledge publicly our lawyers’ pro bono contributions. We are pro-bono friendly — the firm’s policies support and encourage pro bono work. Godwin Gruber has a pro bono committee, and our lawyers are active in the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Pro bono work is not mandatory at the firm; people do it because they feel good about it.” Why do you do pro bono work? “Pro bono work is one of the responsibilities of our profession. And, it is certainly worthwhile. Without a doubt, helping people and seeing their looks of gratitude is worth more than any monetary reward.
