Pro Bono Newsletter - Gibson Dunn

Pro Bono Newsletter

Pro Bono Newsletter – Black History Month

Our latest Pro Bono Newsletter reflects on Black History Month, Gibson Dunn’s longstanding commitment to addressing racial justice and equity issues, and the many racial equity-focused matters to which our lawyers dedicate tens of thousands of pro bono hours each year.

March 1, 2024

Pro Bono Newsletter – Hispanic Heritage Month

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we wanted to highlight some of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s recent pro bono work on behalf of members of the Latinx community.

October 13, 2023

Pro Bono Newsletter – June 2023

As Gibson Dunn closes out Pride Month 2023, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate the work that we have done for the LGBTQ+ community over the last few years.

June 29, 2023

Pro Bono Newsletter – The Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan: Update & Overview of Gibson Dunn’s Recent Efforts

This newsletter highlights the work of the firm's Afghanistan Task Force in its mission to help individuals and families trying to escape Afghanistan and find safety in the United States or elsewhere.

September 19, 2022

Pro Bono Newsletter – Fall 2021

In honor of Pro Bono Month, celebrated in October each year, Gibson Dunn highlights some of the firm’s pro bono achievements from 2021,

October 21, 2021

Pro Bono Newsletter – Racial Justice Initiative (December 2020)

This last year has brought with it unprecedented challenges to our personal and professional lives as we sought to deal with the widespread ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.

December 22, 2020

Pro Bono Newsletter – Coronavirus Response Efforts (July 2020)

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it introduced unimaginable challenges into all our lives. But for those living in poverty or within marginalized communities, the impact of the disease was especially devastating.

July 30, 2020

Pro Bono Newsletter – Coronavirus Response Efforts (April 2020)

As we head into another week of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all struggling to cope with the rapidly changing landscape. Some of us have loved ones who have gotten sick or even passed away, others have loved ones living far away, and still others have loved ones fighting on the front lines of this pandemic as healthcare workers or first responders.

April 22, 2020

Pro Bono Newsletter – Coronavirus Response Efforts

During this uncertain time, we are all facing unpredictable and unprecedented challenges. Recent events have impacted every aspect of our daily life, and are already reverberating through the world economy, healthcare system, and much more.

April 1, 2020

Pro Bono Newsletter – Fall 2019

We are proud to showcase some of the pro bono awards and accolades the firm has received during fall 2019, which reflect our impressive efforts.

December 2, 2019

Pro Bono Newsletter – Summer 2019

We are proud to showcase some of the pro bono awards and accolades the firm has received during summer 2019, which reflect our impressive efforts. As reflected in our 2018 Pro Bono Annual Report, Gibson Dunn’s pro bono program is as diverse as the firm itself.  Over the last several months, the firm has continued to be engaged in many incredible pro bono efforts. We are proud to showcase some of our work here.

August 28, 2019

Pro Bono Newsletter – Fall 2018

We are proud to showcase some of the pro bono awards and accolades the firm has received over the last few months, which reflect our impressive efforts. This year marks the 10th Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono, which aims to shine a spotlight on important pro bono work already underway and to encourage other lawyers to get involved. At Gibson Dunn we have much to be proud of in this respect. Whether protecting constitutional rights, working on behalf of the LGBTQ community, spearheading anti-human trafficking efforts, battling slumlords, fighting on behalf of domestic violence victims, advocating on behalf of veterans, or engaging on behalf of the immigrant community, our lawyers have worked hard this year to provide access to justice for those who could not otherwise afford it.

October 29, 2018

Gibson Dunn Tackles Family Separation at the Border

On May 7, 2018, the administration implemented a “zero tolerance policy,” pursuant to which all adults found to be entering the United States illegally would be subject to criminal prosecution.  Furthermore, all adults who crossed the border accompanied by a minor child would be separated from that child.  Many of the individuals affected by this policy were asylum seekers who had been forced to flee their homes due to violence and persecution.  

October 19, 2018

Pro Bono Newsletter – Spring 2018

In its Spring 2018 Pro Bono Newsletter, the firm proudly showcases some of the pro bono awards and accolades the firm received over the previous few months, which reflect our impressive efforts.

June 6, 2018

Pro Bono Newsletter – Fall 2017

Happy Pro Bono Week! At Gibson Dunn, we are dedicated to the idea that the most vulnerable in our society receive legal representation in times of need.

October 27, 2017

Pro Bono Newsletter – Summer 2017

This summer’s pro bono newsletter reflects the very diverse range of pro bono efforts going on around the firm. These efforts include appellate advocacy, work on behalf of the LGBTQ community, advocacy on behalf of veterans, immigration work, and corporate advice to a variety of nonprofits.

July 27, 2017

Pro Bono Newsletter – Spring 2017

Gibson Dunn’s pro bono work on behalf of immigrants and refugees over the last few months has been unprecedented in its scale and scope. The projects have ranged from emergency work by attorneys in the early hours after the first “Travel Ban” Executive Order was signed, to high-profile individual representations of immigrants facing deportation, to amicus briefs for dozens of firm clients advocating on behalf of core values, including a commitment to diversity.

April 27, 2017