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WAI CHEUNG
Legal Support “ The aim of the pro bono team is to highlight the value of pro bono work …
Manager, London I believe the benefits of volunteering include a sense of community, teaching
you valuable skills and experience, giving something back and helping those
less fortunate than you.”

DANIEL COLLINS
White Collar and “ I believe that public service is important. After returning to private practice,
Internal Investigations, I joined the panel of attorneys who accept appointments to defend federal
Partner, Chicago criminal defendants. As a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney, I have
had the same priority — making sure our adversary process works fairly
for all involved, especially the accused.”

CHAD DOOBAY
Government and “ It is a great way for young attorneys to develop their skills while also
Public Finance, providing an important service and advancing the firm’s mission to carry out
Partner, Chicago meaningful and impactful legal services through our pro bono program for
clients of limited means.”

MATTHEW
DORAN
Insurance and Health “ We often think of pro bono work as merely serving those in need, yet —
Care Fraud Litigation, in my experience — it goes beyond that. Pro bono work has allowed me
Paralegal, Chicago to better appreciate the persistence of the human spirit.”

RICHARD FARLEY
Litigation, Senior “ Pro bono work helps keep one grounded in the local legal community,
Counsel, Charlotte which we lose sight of sometimes. I’ve enjoyed working on Special Immigrant
Juvenile Status cases, and the joy and emotion of the mother in the first case
I handled was beyond anything I’ve experienced from a client.”

SHARON
KANTROWITZ

Health Care, Special “ It is really public interest work that drew me to law. I grew up on Medicaid
Counsel, New York and Food Stamps, so I was extremely grateful for those sorts of programs, but
also experienced the stigma, misunderstandings and struggles, and developed
the desire to give back to those in need.”

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