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Pro Bono

At GT, Pro Bono means impact.

Greenberg Traurig’s Global Pro Bono Program is built on the intersection of our collective passion for making our world a better place with the broad legal capabilities that we possess as a large international law firm.

We are committed to the principle that all persons are entitled to equal access to justice. That’s why our people, who are deeply embedded in their communities, are empowered to take on pro bono projects they believe make the biggest impact for those with the greatest need. It is at the core of who we are.

Another measure of our impact is the firm’s significant philanthropic support for a variety of groups and causes, and whenever possible we collaborate with our clients to maximize the impact of our efforts.

Our long-time support of the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program is an excellent example of this. Greenberg Traurig has invested over $15.5 million in EJW Fellows since 1999 resulting in more than 680,000 attorney hours on behalf of underrepresented populations.

Our Commitment: A Snapshot of GT’s Pro Bono Work

Below are some of the most common types of Pro Bono work GT handles, though it is not a comprehensive list of everything we do.

Pro Bono Children Families
Children / Families
GT represents children and families in a variety of legal areas. This work includes representing: parents of children with disabilities to help them to obtain appropriate educational services; parents in custody, visitation, and child support proceedings; victims of domestic violence seeking orders of protection; children as guardians ad litem. GT has also lobbied for legislation and policy changes that support children and families, including legislation banning child marriage.
Pro Bono Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
GT represents individuals navigating the criminal justice system. This work includes representing: individuals facing life sentences for crimes they committed as juveniles in resentencing proceedings; individuals facing the death penalty; incarcerated individuals with innocence claims; and organizations as amicus counsel in a variety of criminal justice issues.
Pro Bono Immigration
Immigrants, Human Rights, and Refugees
GT represents adults, children, and families in all manner of immigration proceedings. This includes individuals and families seeking asylum or temporary protected status, unaccompanied children in special immigrant juvenile and asylum proceedings; LGBTQ+ individuals in asylum proceedings, and victims of domestic violence. We frequently host clinics and trainings on these areas of law.
Pro Bono LGBTQ
LGBTQ+
GT proudly stands with the LGBTQ+ community through its pro bono work and other initiatives such as our LGTBQ+ Affinity Group and various philanthropic support. GT attorneys globally have represented LGBTQ+ individuals in asylum cases and name change petitions, have assisted non-profits dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, and have litigated cases that have directly improved policies improving the lives of the LGBTQ+ community.
Pro Bono Nonprofit
Nonprofit
GT provides a variety of services to nonprofits around the globe, including advice and representation related to real estate, leasing, and facility matters; tax; corporate; intellectual property, copyright, and trademark; labor and employment; insolvency, and; trusts and estates.
Pro Bono Veterans
Veterans / Active Military
GT represents veterans and active military in a variety of ways, including matters related to veterans benefits, discharge upgrades, family law matters, criminal defense, home purchases, and business advice. The Veterans@GT Affinity Group works to recognize and expand GT’s engagement with veterans in our firm and in our networks and communities.
GT Pro Bono In Action
Every day, GT lawyers and staff work to help those in underserved and underrepresented communities. See some of our most recent successes to the right, or visit our Awards & Accolades page at the link below.
Awards
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