A recent report highlighted how major law firms allocated their pro bono hours in 2024, dedicating a significant 5.1 million hours of free legal services across 200 leading firms. On average, each firm contributed approximately 45,000 hours. This extensive effort comes at a time when big law firms are facing increased scrutiny over their pro bono contributions.
Rather than focusing on individual cases, several firms have shifted their attention to broader societal issues, such as working towards exoneration for the wrongly-convicted and assisting veterans in accessing essential resources. This approach underscores a growing trend within big law firms to address systemic issues through their pro bono commitments.
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