Giving Away the Secret Sauce
Posted by Megan Wilroy on Feb 3, 2015
Most lawyers are accustomed to the idea of providing free legal aid to the less fortunate as part of their commitment to the pro bono ethic. But in a growing trend, some law firms are extending their generosity beyond needy individuals to include...
From Generosity to Generativity
Posted by Megan Wilroy on Dec 22, 2014
If you’ve ever joined forces with your colleagues in the spirit of giving, whether it was taking on a pro bono client or organizing a food drive, you know the powerful effect collective generosity has on organizational culture. But there’s a...
Developing the Science of Pro Bono
Posted by Akina on Nov 25, 2014
Last month, we shared some insights from the nonprofit organization Taproot about the advantages of establishing a formal pro bono program. Taproot is one of the key organizers of Pro Bono Week, a worldwide, multi-industry celebration of the pro bono...
Pro Bono Week Highlights the Value of Generosity
Posted by Akina on Oct 22, 2014
Every year, the spirit of pro bono service is celebrated around the world during the third week of October. This year’s Pro Bono Week united professionals in the legal field and many others in the United States, Japan, China, France, Germany and...
The Power of Culture in Action
Posted by Akina on Sep 17, 2014
The traditional Big Law business model is fading in favor of Great Law. By focusing less on profits per partner and more on cultivating a high performance culture, law firms and legal departments are achieving success beyond the financial bottom line. In...
Pro Bono Culture is a Firm-Wide Affair
Posted by Akina on May 27, 2014
As the law firm model evolves, so do the professionals who work within it. Firms today are expanding their in-house roles for tech developers, marketers and client service specialists while adding new responsibilities for attorneys on every rung of the...
