Impacting Lives and Communities

Since the firm’s founding in 1931, our pro bono work has been central to our culture. We have focused on helping underserved and vulnerable communities tackle social problems and solve complex legal issues. Through our pro bono efforts, we fight in court to ensure laws are evenly applied. We provide our experience—both as lawyers and as members of our communities—to social service organizations working to create positive change for marginalized groups. We forge alliances with global corporations who share our dedication to increasing equality and opportunity for all. And we come to the aid of individuals who need legal assistance to overcome hurdles and start new lives. We are deeply committed to continuing the tangible progress our pro bono work has made in strengthening our communities.

To learn more about our commitment, download our pro bono brochure.

Firm Recognition

Others have taken note of our deep and longstanding commitment to pro bono legal service.

• Debevoise Honored by The Legal Aid Society as Recipient of the 2019 Honorable Jonathan Lippman New York Pro Bono Publico and Public Service Law Firm Award
• Debevoise Honored at 2019 James Beard Foundation Gala

Our Pro Bono Work in Focus

• Debevoise Secures Historic Release of Death Row Inmate after Victory before the International Court of Justice
• Debevoise Represents Human Dignity Trust, International Committee of Jurists and Commonwealth Lawyers Association in Landmark Belizean Court of Appeal Ruling
• Debevoise Video Highlights Work with the Center for Reproductive Rights at the UN