Our firm already has signed a statement of principles for pro bono work. Why isn’t our commitment to pro bono enough?
A firm’s commitment to pro bono work by its lawyers is clearly one of its most important contributions to ensuring equal access to justice. But it would be virtually impossible for any firm to have an effective pro bono program without partnering with one or more of the many outstanding legal aid organizations serving the Chicago area, and there are many ways that law firms can and should support the critical work of these organizations. This Statement of Principles builds on the commitment that many law firms and corporations previously made through the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) “Statement of Principles Regarding Pro Bono Legal Services” adopted in 2002.
