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Rachel Riley

Ryan Lilley Litigation, Partner
Capital Markets, Associate
“ Lawyers are prohibitively expensive, and I wanted to help

“ Pro bono work is often seen as make legal counsel more accessible. I was fortunate enough
giving back, but it also sharpens my to have some really interesting and rewarding pro bono cases
skills and reminds me of the broader early on that really demonstrated how much of a difference
role lawyers play in society.” it can make in someone’s life, and that has kept me going.”

Joshua Upthegrove DALLAS
Litigation, Paralegal

“ I’m especially passionate about criminal justice reform and housing/homelessness prevention.
Growing up in a poor, crime ridden community, I saw how limited options and profiling
can shape outcomes. Helping people stay housed, access opportunity, and avoid cycles
of crime remains a driving force for me.”

2025 PRO BONO — OUR PARTNERS

Anti-Defamation League Chicago Bar Foundation Her Justice NEW YORK
Ascend Justice CHICAGO Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights First
Civil Rights Under Law
Ayuda WASHINGTON, DC Human Rights Initiative of North
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Texas DALLAS
Bet Tzedek LOS ANGELES
Foundation Immigrant Defenders Clinic
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic CHICAGO
City Bar Fund NEW YORK LOS ANGELES
CARPLS CHICAGO
Community Law Project CHICAGO Inner City Law Center LOS ANGELES
Catholic Charities WASHINGTON, DC
Council for Children’s Rights Kids in Need of Defense
CBA Media & Civic Foundation, Inc. CHARLOTTE WASHINGTON, DC
CHICAGO
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Law Firm Antiracism Alliance
Center on Wrongful Convictions
DBA Community Service Fund DALLAS Lawyers for the Creative Arts CHICAGO
CHICAGO
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program Lawyers for Good Government
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
D.C. Women’s Bar Foundation Legal Action Chicago
Charlotte Legal Initiative to
Mobilize Businesses Family Violence Appellate Project Legal Aid Chicago
LOS ANGELES
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