DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE

2023 Pro Bono & Social Impact Report

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DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE

2023 Pro Bono & Social Impact Report

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Scott W. MacCormack
Joanna Plichta Boisen
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This report is more than just an annual document highlighting our achievements in pro bono and social impact.

It celebrates the communities and causes we’ve had the great privilege to represent in 2023. It recognizes the invaluable partnerships we’ve forged with nonprofits and in-house legal departments to optimize the good done in the world. It allows us to express our gratitude for the attorneys and staff who selflessly give of their time and talent to help those who need it the most. And perhaps most importantly, it underscores the tremendous difference this work makes for underrepresented and marginalized communities that lack meaningful access to legal information, representation, and counseling.

In 2023, we devoted over 28,595 hours to helping underrepresented communities across the nation access justice and equity. This annual report unpacks the stories behind the numbers. It also allows us to express our gratitude for the numerous in-house teams that partner with us to help clients access justice, and allows us to spotlight the outstanding legal-service organizations that make this work possible. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.

We hope these pages lift your spirits, fill your hearts, and inspire you to continue making justice accessible for all, and not just those who can afford it. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership in doing good. We couldn’t do this important work without you.

With deep gratitude,

Scott W. MacCormack
Joanna Plichta Boisen
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This report is more than just an annual document highlighting our achievements in pro bono and social impact.

It celebrates the communities and causes we’ve had the great privilege to represent in 2023. It recognizes the invaluable partnerships we’ve forged with nonprofits and in-house legal departments to optimize the good done in the world. It allows us to express our gratitude for the attorneys and staff who selflessly give of their time and talent to help those who need it the most. And perhaps most importantly, it underscores the tremendous difference this work makes for underrepresented and marginalized communities that lack meaningful access to legal information, representation, and counseling.

In 2023, we devoted over 28,595 hours to helping underrepresented communities across the nation access justice and equity. This annual report unpacks the stories behind the numbers. It also allows us to express our gratitude for the numerous in-house teams that partner with us to help clients access justice, and allows us to spotlight the outstanding legal-service organizations that make this work possible. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.

We hope these pages lift your spirits, fill your hearts, and inspire you to continue making justice accessible for all, and not just those who can afford it. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership in doing good. We couldn’t do this important work without you.

With deep gratitude,

Signature by Joanna Plichta Boisen

Joanna Plichta Boisen | Chief Pro Bono & Social Impact Officer

Signature by Scott W. MacCormack

Scott W. MacCormack | Firmwide Managing Partner

Signature by Joanna Plichta Boisen

Joanna Plichta Boisen | Chief Pro Bono & Social Impact Officer

Signature by Scott W. MacCormack

Scott W. MacCormack | Firmwide Managing Partner

How We Partner

To mobilize more advocates to help in-need communities, DWT regularly invites our in-house clients to join us in doing good. This work supports the interests of in-house lawyers and staff, aligns with their company’s corporate social responsibility priorities, and increases access to justice for pro bono clients, communities, and causes worldwide.

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How We Partner

To mobilize more advocates to help in-need communities, DWT regularly invites our in-house clients to join us in doing good. This work supports the interests of in-house lawyers and staff, aligns with their company’s corporate social responsibility priorities, and increases access to justice for pro bono clients, communities, and causes worldwide.

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Corporate Partnerships

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Media Advocacy

Free Speech Defense

Corporate Partnerships

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Media Advocacy

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Free Speech Defense

Criminal Justice Reform

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Immigrants becoming naturalized United States citizens.

Immigration Aid

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Domestic Violence Response

Children’s Wellbeing Assistance

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Addressing Homelessness

Immigrants becoming naturalized United States citizens.

Immigration Aid

Woman suffering emotional distress.

Domestic Violence Response

Children’s Wellbeing Assistance

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Addressing Homelessness

Supporting Small Businesses

Supporting Small Businesses

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Voting Rights Protection

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LGBTQIA+ Rights Defense

ALS Focus

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Voting Rights Protection

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LGBTQIA+ Rights Defense

ALS Focus

[Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis]

Awards & Recognition

Meet the Pro Bono & Social Impact Team

DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

Ability, integrity, and service to others – these are the three pillars on which Davis Wright Tremaine was built. As our founding partner once famously said, “…unless we are serving mankind to the top extent of our ability and putting our best talent into that service, what good is life?”

Learn More at DWT.COM/PRO-BONO

DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

Ability, integrity, and service to others – these are the three pillars on which Davis Wright Tremaine was built. As our founding partner once famously said, “…unless we are serving mankind to the top extent of our ability and putting our best talent into that service, what good is life?”

Learn More at DWT.COM/PRO-BONO

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