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BUILDING BETTER FUTURES, TOGETHER

As reflected in the title of this year’s report, Katten’s pro bono practice is defined by a steadfast commitment
to empowering people in need, and the organizations that support them, in building better futures. Whether
it’s through litigation, transactional work or immigration support, our focus remains on the individuals and

organizations that are facing unsafe circumstances, enduring challenges or seeking opportunities to expand
services within their communities. For us, pro bono is not about causes; it is about people.

Much of our pro bono work is rooted legacy continues through the ongoing As we reflect on the past year, we cele-
in Katten’s long-term relationships. service of Katten attorneys who have brate the relationships that drive our
Opportunities often arise from our followed in her footsteps, including as pro bono practice and the people whose
existing clients or through word of general counsel. Similarly, our decades- lives are transformed through our col-
mouth, reflecting the established trust long relationship with the National lective efforts. We hope that you enjoy
and collaboration that are hallmarks of Immigrant Justice Center has enabled reading their stories. It is through these
our firm. In the transactional realm, for multiple generations of Katten attor- connections, built on trust, empathy and
example, Katten’s continued partner- neys to assist individuals and families shared purpose, that we fulfill our
ship with the Chicago Children’s from around the world in realizing their responsibility to give back and advance
Advocacy Center (Chicago CAC), began American Dream. the values of our profession.
through our late Partner Elizabeth
Weber, who served as Chicago CAC’s
pro bono general counsel. Elizabeth’s

Jonathan Baum, Director of Pro Bono Services

“ Lawyers who consider themselves not merely tradesmen working for a day’s pay,
but members of a true and learned profession, will make the effort to overcome inertia,
the workloads on their tables, and the shortness of the day, for the rewards are great. Lawyers fare best
in their own estimation, and in the esteem of others, my life experiences teach, if they do their part to help move society
to the place they would like it to be for the health and well-being of today’s children and of generations to come.”

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

CONTENTS

Litigation Victories 2 Increasing Awareness 18
Deals and Transactions 8 Above and Beyond 23

Immigration Support Clinics 13 Pro Bono Service Awards 26

Community Support 14 2025 Pro Bono Partners 28

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