Dechert Tops International Pro Bono Rankings by The American Lawyer

"We're grateful to Dechert lawyers around the world for their efforts in providing excellent legal services to those who cannot otherwise afford counsel and helping," said Suzanne Turner, chair of the firm's pro bono practice. "We will continue to work alongside our partners in the public interest legal services community to ensure equal access to justice, using our skills to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

In 2023, Dechert logged a total of more than 105,000 pro bono hours globally. At any given moment, the firm's lawyers are actively engaged in more than 1,700 open pro bono matters across a wide range of causes, including civil rights, criminal justice reform, housing and homelessness, human trafficking, nonprofit work, veterans' rights, and more.

"The spirit of giving back is deeply ingrained in our firm's culture. We are incredibly proud of our team's unwavering commitment to pro bono work, which not only benefits those in need but also enriches our own professional lives," said firm co-chairs Mark Thierfelder and David Forti.

To highlight those in the Dechert community who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing pro bono legal services, the firm has its annual Samuel E. Klein Pro Bono Awards. This year, individuals and teams were honored for the following matters:

Dechert has a long-standing tradition of providing pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations who cannot otherwise afford legal counsel. Pro bono engagements are approached with the same energy, enthusiasm and resources as work for commercial clients. Dechert strives to find projects that make a difference in the firm's local office communities and match the interests and skillsets of its lawyers.

To learn more about Dechert's pro bono services, click here.

About Dechert

Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We answer questions that seem unsolvable, develop deal structures that are new to the market and protect clients' rights in extreme situations. Our nearly 1,000 lawyers across 20 offices globally focus on the financial services, private equity, private credit, real estate, life sciences and technology sectors.

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