
Pro Bono
We have a long history of giving back and helping those in need, building a more inclusive society, and providing equal access to justice.
It's More Than Just Hours—It’s a Commitment
We hold our pro bono work to the same high standards of quality, service, and care as any other client, and our efforts drive tangible outcomes that make a real difference.
Championed by our firmwide Pro Bono Committee and local committees in each office and supported by a dedicated team of pro bono professionals, we work for systemic change in our legal system and for meaningful change in the lives of individuals by helping our clients overcome obstacles that appear insurmountable.
Our pro bono program is highly regarded in the legal community for its dedication to providing legal assistance to people and organizations with limited resources in our local communities. We regularly tackle complex cases that affect the most vulnerable clients and address wider systemic issues.
Through our pro bono work, we continue to amplify our clients' stories, change lives, and transform communities.
2023 Pro Bono Highlights
- 68,500 Total pro bono hours
- 87% Of lawyers participated in pro bono work
- $58 Million invested in pro bono work
- 4.3% Of billable hours devoted to pro bono work
Awards & Recognition
- The Lawyers’ Campaign for Equal Justice 2024 Large Law Firm Award
- Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado 2024 Associates Campaign – First Place
- SOAR Immigration Legal Services 2024 Pro Bono Award
- 2023 Veteran Heroes Law Firm Award by Attorney General of Washington’s Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance:
- Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition 2023 Detained Adult Champion Award
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 2023 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona 2022 Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award (awarded in 2023)
Impact of Pro Bono at Perkins Coie
Changing Lives
We represent hundreds of pro bono clients annually. Every day, we partner with nonprofit and community-based organizations to advocate for asylum seekers; champion human and civil rights; and fight for housing, education, food, benefits, and economic justice for individuals in our communities. We actively encourage all lawyers to engage in pro bono work and provide the same level of value and support for pro bono clients as we do for all others.
Crucial Legal Support in High-Need Areas
Civil Rights
- Pro Bono Appellate Team Secured a Unanimous 9-0 Ruling From the US Supreme Court
- Child Custody Win for Mother Fleeing Saudi Arabia With Her Daughter
Immigration and Asylum
Military and Veterans Rights
Racial Justice
Reproductive Justice