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Reporters Committee announces $1 million grant from Henry Luce Foundation for pro bono legal services
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced a $1 million gift from the Henry Luce Foundation for its mission to provide legal resources at no cost to journalists, to protect First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering rights across the country.
DivinaLaw first Asian member of Pro Bono Institute project
DivinaLaw has officially joined the Pro Bono Institute’s Law Firm Pro Bono Project, a global initiative dedicated to advancing access to justice through high quality pro bono legal work.
European Pro Bono Week 2025: A cross-continental movement uniting legal professionals and nonprofits to defend democracy and expand access to justice
European Pro Bono Week 2025 brought together hundreds of legal professionals, nonprofit organizations, and civil society advocates across multiple countries to address some of the most pressing challenges facing democratic institutions and vulnerable communities.
HiiL Launches New Report: AI in Access to Justice: A global snapshot of how justice providers are adopting and adapting to artificial intelligence
In the lead-up to the 2025 AI Summit, HiiL is pleased to release A Snapshot of Current Trends and Future Potential—a new report exploring how legal aid organisations around the world are using generative artificial intelligence to improve access to justice.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama champions free legal aid program city's urban poor
To bridge the gap between the law and the marginalized, newly-elected Cebu City Councilor Atty. Mikel F. Rama has filed a proposed ordinance institutionalizing a Free Legal Aid Program for the urban poor, aimed at providing accessible and reliable legal services to underserved communities across the city.
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts enhance access to justice with pro bono mediation scheme
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts announced the launch of its Pro Bono Mediators Panel, marking a significant step in expanding access to justice and further strengthening its Court-Annexed Mediation Scheme, which was established in 2019 as a first for the region.
A fourth judge has blocked a Trump executive order targeting elite law firms
A federal judge has dismissed President Trump's executive order targeting a prominent firm for taking on cases or hiring individuals perceived as adversaries by the President. This ruling marks the latest in a series of legal victories for law firms pushing back against the punitive campaign against Big Law.
Kirkland pro bono lawyer leaves for Jones Day following Trump deal
A senior pro bono lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis has left the firm, joining Jones Day to work on immigration issues.