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Together We Have
an Even Greater Impact
As the ongoing impact of the pandemic is felt
throughout the world, the need for high quality legal
services for those who cannot afford it is greater than
ever. During this time, it is incredibly gratifying
to see so many in our firm raise their hands and step
Pro Bono Committee forward to serve their communities.
CALIFORNIA Our firm’s sustained commitment to pro bono and volunteerism is
Joel R. Weiner, Partner ingrained in our culture and reflected in projects that even the play-
Leah E. A. Solomon, Associate ing field for disadvantaged individuals, seek justice for marginalized
communities, and empower organizations to broaden their reach.
CHARLOTTE
Katten attorneys have stepped up to fight back against the rise in
Richard L. Farley, Partner anti-Asian hate crimes, pooled resources to support immigrants
seeking asylum in the United States, and worked collectively to
CHICAGO identify actionable ways to implement needed police reforms to
root out abuses of power.
Jonathan K. Baum, Senior Counsel and
Director of Pro Bono Services, Chair Working in teams, our attorneys and business professionals have
been able to respond quickly to the needs of businesses and small
Chad Doobay, Partner nonprofits that continue to struggle to adapt and serve their needy
constituencies during the pandemic. Seeing how these teams pull
Janet Goelz Hoffman, Senior Counsel
together to solve problems for clients is an inspiration, whether
and Pro Bono Counsel that’s securing political asylum, or negotiating contracts to assure a
nonprofit has a physical home base from which to provide necessary
LONDON furniture for those recently made homeless.
Charlotte Sallabank, Partner
I am proud to support our firm’s culture of volunteerism. Through
our collective service, we are having a positive impact on the lives of
NEW YORK so many individuals and the communities we call home.
Karen Artz Ash, Partner
Roger Furey
TEXAS
Chairman
Alison Yuko Krieser, Partner
WASHINGTON, DC
Julia E. Schmidt, Partner