For the second year in a row, 100 percent of Hunton & Williams’ full-time U.S. lawyers have worked on pro bono projects, donating more than 60,000 hours for the firm’s fiscal year ending March 31.
This is the 16th year in a row that the firm has met or exceeded the Pro Bono Institute’s Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge of donating at least 3 percent of its annual billable hours to pro bono service.
Wally Martinez, managing partner of Hunton & Williams was quoted as saying in a press release at the firm’s website: “I am very proud of the commitment to service again demonstrated by our lawyers. We all know that the weak economy has placed great burdens on many in our communities. I am happy to see that the lawyers at Hunton & Williams stepped up to meet the legal needs of our pro bono clients in a variety of matters, including those affecting their homes, benefits, children, and health care.”
Hunton has championed a wide variety of causes, including lobbying Congress for a legislative waiver to rebuild Haiti, helping immigrants seek asylum from persecution, and providing legal services for the poor and underserved in our country facing recession challenges. This year, the firm stepped up its assistance for older veterans seeking military benefits for themselves and their families.
With over 900 attorneys, Hunton & Williams serves clients in 100 countries in 18 offices around the world.
