Law Practice
Feb. 14, 2015
Reports of pro bono's demise are greatly exaggerated
To focus on relatively minor fluctuations in recent years is to miss the forest for the trees. By David A. Lash, Scot Fishman and Katherine Marquart
David A. Lash
Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
The opinions expressed here are his own.
The state of pro bono in California is strong, and reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. Recent analyses suggesting that major law firms are placing a lower priority on pro bono work are overlooking other key indicators that illustrate an unwavering commitment by the legal profession to serve the needs of the poor and provide access to justice.
Since major law firms have climbed out...
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