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‘We Are Far From Finished’: Amazon Pro Bono Program Raises Sights After Championing Justice From West Virginia to Ukraine
December 31, 2024
Law.com December 31, 2024 David Zapolsky said that when he became general counsel of Amazon in 2012, one of his top priorities was to build a pro bono program. It launched two years later, with a focus on using the company’s vast scale and deep legal expertise to improve access to justice for underserved people […]
Read MoreTwo Pro Bono Projects Expanding Legal Access
December 12, 2024
Accenture December 12, 2024 Accenture has been a leader in expanding legal access, with impactful projects like Disability:In and a name change pro bono initiative in Brazil with NGO Casa Florescer. These efforts highlight how in-house legal teams can structure and deliver different pro bono legal services, even within the same corporation. Listen to hear […]
Read MoreSupporting Underserved Communities by Creating a Model for Success
November 20, 2024
Allianz Life November 20, 2024 Allianz Life commits to pro bono through partnerships with nonprofits, such as Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, and LegalCORPS. They offer critical legal services to underserved communities, including estate-planning assistance for low-income seniors, preparing health care directives, and offering legal advice for small businesses and […]
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