In recognition of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s longstanding commitment to providing pro bono service for survivors of domestic violence, the firm has received the 2018 Law Firm Award from Her Justice, which provides free legal help to women living in poverty in New York City. As part of its work with Her Justice, last year alone, sixty lawyers and staff members at Debevoise provided legal services for the benefit of approximately two dozen women and their children.

“Her Justice is proud to recognize Debevoise & Plimpton LLP with the Law Firm award. A long standing partner since shortly after our inception 25 years ago, we are honoring Debevoise for its unwavering commitment, professional skill and ability to ‘leave no stone unturned’ in their quest to obtain justice for women and children living in poverty,” said Her Justice in announcing the award.

Debevoise lawyers have been dedicated to public service since the firm was founded in 1931. The firm is a charter signatory to the Pro Bono Institute’s Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge™, and has agreed to commit at least 5% of annual billed time to pro bono matters, as well as a signatory to the New York City Bar Statement of Pro Bono Principles. Debevoise takes on a large number of pro bono matters each year ranging from landmark international and national disputes to representing low-income individuals in the communities in which we live and practice. Debevoise is regularly among the top firms in The American Lawyer’s annual pro bono survey and The American Lawyer’s “A-List,” which is based in part on commitment to pro bono legal service.

Debevoise & Plimpton is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. We deliver effective solutions to our clients’ most important legal challenges, applying clear commercial judgment and a distinctively collaborative approach.