Pro Bono
Our commitment to community spans more than a century.
We have a long history of giving back and helping those in need, building a more inclusive society, and providing equal access to justice.
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, 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.
Racial Justice Fellowship
Our Racial Justice Fellowship is a key component of our Commitment to Racial Equality, seeking to foster a more just and equal society. This fellowship offers current first- and second-year associates the opportunity to spend six months working with civil rights or criminal justice organizations that promote racial equity.
What Our Fellows Say
“The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Perkins Coie allowed me to immediately experience the reach and impact my law degree and license could bring. To help the communities that I care about on fundamental principles of education is an experience that I will cherish forever.”
- Former Racial Justice Fellow
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 practice and provide the same level of value and support for pro bono work as we do for any other client matter.
It's More Than Just Hours—It’s a Commitment
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.
2024 Pro Bono Highlights
Awards & Recognition
The following is a list of awards and recognition that the firm and firm lawyers have received for pro bono and community service efforts benefiting the legal community or the law. While the biggest rewards for our efforts in the community are the favorable results that we have achieved for our pro bono clients, we appreciate this additional recognition of our work.
- Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)’s Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award Recipient, 2025
- Idaho Military Legal Alliance Organizational Pro Bono Service Award Recipient, 2025
- Named to the National Women’s Law Center Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024-2025
- Named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s Pro Bono Recognition Roster, 2025
- Eastside Legal Assistance Program Pro Bono Award Recipient, 2024
- Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue Partner of the Year Award Recipient, 2024
- The Lawyers’ Campaign for Equal Justice Large Law Firm Award Recipient, 2024
- Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado Associates Campaign—First Place Recipient, 2024
- SOAR Immigration Legal Services Pro Bono Award Recipient, 2024
- Washington Attorney General's Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance Veteran Heroes Law Firm Award Recipient, 2023
- Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition's Detained Adult Champion Award Recipient, 2023
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate Recipient, 2022-2024
News & Insights
2025 Recipient of Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)’s Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
This award recognizes law firms that have supported L4GG’s mission through impactful pro bono work, advancing human rights, equity, and justice in communities nationwide. Since 2018, Perkins Coie lawyers have provided L4GG with more than 4,400 hours of pro bono work, supporting their efforts around LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive health, racial justice, and economic resilience for small businesses.
The National Women’s Law Center 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) named Perkins Coie to its 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll, which designates partners of NWLC who have made an outstanding contribution during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. For the past two years, the firm has partnered with NWLC, contributing more than 400 hours between July 2024 and June 2025.
我们的团队
- Senior Pro Bono Counsel and Director of Social Responsibility
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- Pro Bono Manager