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CONCEPT OF PRO BONO - DONATED SERVICES- ATTORNEY NETWORK

For Gender-Based Violence, Immigrant Women, Women in Poverty +

 

Example of Tahirih Justice Center - USA

 

Variations exist in other countries. In the USA, law firms can decide to give free or reduced fee legal services to an Official US NGO - 501.C3 Tax Exempt Status, and

file as a tax deduction, and as for community service.

 

http://www.tahirih.org/services/our-attorney-network/

Tahirih maintains an extensive network of pro bono attorneys from the nation’s top law firms who donate their time and expertise to provide representation in immigration law to women and girls fleeing gender-based violence. Tahirih’s Pro Bono Attorney Network includes more than 600 attorneys from over 65 law firms.

These donated professional services are a vital resource for Tahirih and allow us to maximize the number of women and girls for whom we can provide high-quality legal representation. In fact, outside attorneys, co-counseled by Tahirih staff attorneys, represent over 75% of incoming cases.

Reflections of a Pro Bono Attorney

Danielle Picozzi, Goodwin Procter LLP
I got involved with Tahirih as a “baby associate.” As soon as I started my first year, I requested a pro bono assignment, and I was referred to Tahirih. Representing Julia* in her asylum case was… Read More

Other Attorney Profiles

Tahirih has designed its Pro Bono Attorney Network to be “user friendly” for potential pro bono attorneys, regardless of his or her previous immigration law experience. Tahirih provides immigration law training and assigns each case to a Tahirih attorney who will “co-counsel” on the case and provide pro bono attorneys with on-going mentorship. Tahirih sends out a monthly E-LERT with cases available for representation and research projects on legal issues of interest. Tahirih also offers an E-Forum for network attorneys who are actively handling pro bono cases, which provides training and support materials. Finally, Tahirih provides case-management support along with in-house social and medical service referrals to ensure that client needs are met holistically and that the pro bono attorneys can spend their time on the legal aspects of a case.

Tahirih’s ability to leverage donated services was recognized as a management best-practice when Tahirih won the 2007 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.

Calling All Attorneys

We are always looking for attorneys willing to give their time and energy to help women and girls in need. Participating in our Pro Bono Attorney Network offers you an opportunity to transform the life of an immigrant woman or girl.

If you have questions about our Pro Bono Attorney Network, or are interested in providing pro bono help on family law cases, please email legal@tahirih.org.

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