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An extraordinary need exists for provision of legal services to those unable to pay, and our lawyers are committed to fulfilling their professional obligation to provide pro bono legal services to the community.

Our Pro Bono Committee, led by co-chairs Michelle Olson and Patrick Spangler, oversees the Firm’s pro bono activities and works to develop relationships with pro bono agencies around the world.

We treat our pro bono clients with the same dedication and attention as our paying clients and the full resources of the Firm are available to serve their needs. Associates and paralegals may receive up to 100 hours of chargeable credit per calendar year for performing pro bono work. Shareholders will receive up to 75 hours of chargeable hours credit per calendar year for pro bono work.

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Katherine M. Devlin

Katherine M. Devlin

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Dallas

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Mark J. Ditto

Mark J. Ditto

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Joshua A. Dunn

Joshua A. Dunn

Shareholder

New York

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Rachel Easton

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Jonathan Edgelow

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 Arianna Goodman

Arianna Goodman

Shareholder

Dallas

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Nusra Ismail

Nusra Ismail

Associate

Chicago

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Jonathan C. Maude

Jonathan C. Maude

Partner

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London

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Taylor A. McCann

Taylor A. McCann

Associate

New York

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Michael R. Mulcahy

Michael R. Mulcahy

General Counsel

Chicago

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Michelle T. Olson

Michelle T. Olson

Shareholder

Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee

Chicago

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Shelby E. Parnes

Shelby E. Parnes

Shareholder

Chair, Associate Hiring Committee

Chicago

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Anand V. Ramana

Anand V. Ramana

Shareholder

Washington DC

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Simone M. Riley

Simone M. Riley

Shareholder

New York

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Cheryl A. Sabnis

Cheryl A. Sabnis

Shareholder

Regional Lead, Labor & Employment, California

San Francisco

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Patrick W. Spangler

Patrick W. Spangler

Shareholder

Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee

Chicago

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Michael A. Wahlander

Michael A. Wahlander

Shareholder

San Francisco

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Charlie Y. Wang

Charlie Y. Wang

Associate

Los Angeles

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