Law Practice
Mar. 28, 2014
Lawyers lead the way to combat poverty
The modern pro bono movement has done more to combat poverty in this country than has any other effort or program. By David A. Lash
David A. Lash
Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
The opinions expressed here are his own.
Within a few months of each other, two historic events occurred 50 years ago that today frame the underpinnings of the American legal community. Today's attorneys bring together these moments-in-time by marshaling the finest aspects of our profession.
The modern pro bono movement has done more to combat poverty in this country than has any other effort or program. While few have noticed, and fewer still have acknowledged it, events ...
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