Category Archives: Pro Bono

A History of More than Fifty Years of Partnership, Commitment and Collaboration The partnership between Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (“LCCRSF”) begins with the organization’s birth. During the civil rights movement of the sixties, lawyers around the country in major metropolitan … Continue reading Pro Bono Spotlight: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLC →

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The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) and our partner the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) have been at the forefront of providing support to immigrant and refugee families seeking accountability and reparations by filing Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) administrative complaints for harm they suffered when torn apart … Continue reading Pro Bono Spotlight: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP →

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LCCR’s unique pro bono model enlists the power of the private bar in the fight for civil rights. But we couldn’t do it without our all-star pro bono team: Elica Vafaie, our new Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships, and Bréyon Austin, Clinic and Pro Bono Coordinator. Together, Elica and Bréyon manage our network … Continue reading Meet Our Pro Bono Team →

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A New Year’s Resolution: More Pro bono! Happy New Year!  If you are like many of us, you may have made a resolution or two for the New Year. Maybe that resolution targets your waistline or your wallet (just like mine does every year), but maybe, just maybe, one of your resolutions this year includes giving … Continue reading A New Year’s Resolution: MORE PRO BONO! →

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