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November 08, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
Matters That Matter: October Pro Bono Roundup
In this edition of Matters That Matter , we honor the many lawyers who have dedicated their time to important pro bono causes. This month, we highlight a variety of worthy projects, such as seeking justice against human rights abuses in Haiti, improving access
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November 04, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
Morrison & Foerster Pro Bono Team Helps Reunite Cameroonian Mother and Son After Four Year Separation
When Morrison & Foerster’s pro bono client Alice sought asylum from Cameroon in February 2015, after enduring repeated physical and emotional abuse at the hands of local authorities for being a lesbian, she had no other choice but to flee and seek asylum in
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October 28, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Pro Bono
Kudos to Carrie H. Cohen on Her Election to the Volunteers of Legal Service Board of Directors
Carrie H. Cohen , a partner in Morrison & Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, has been named to the board of the directors of Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS), an organization that provides pro bono legal services to the New York community.
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October 24, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Trial Titans Jim Brosnahan and Arturo González Awarded Top Honors at ABA 2019 Annual Meeting
The American Bar Association honored Morrison & Foerster veteran trial lawyers Jim Brosnahan and Arturo González with prestigious awards during the organization’s 2019 Annual Meeting, held in August in San Francisco. Jim, senior of counsel in Morrison & Foerster’s trial and appellate practices, was
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October 23, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
Summer Service: MoFo Pro Bono Clinics Help Clients Throughout the U.S. and Beyond
As part of their work as Morrison & Foerster’s pro bono counsel, Jennifer Brown , Dorothy Fernandez , and Rachel Williams coordinate the firm’s participation in clinics that offer free legal services and other resources to worthy causes and people in need. Here are
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October 21, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
Mercedes Samavi Wins 2019 Kathi Pugh Pro Bono Service Award
London-based associate Mercedes Samavi is the 2019 recipient of the Kathi Pugh Award for Pro Bono Service. Since her arrival at Morrison & Foerster in 2013, Mercedes Samavi has been a consistently dedicated and enthusiastic contributor to the firm’s pro bono program, using her
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October 21, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2019
As this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono kicks off, we have much to be proud of here at Morrison & Foerster. In honor of Pro Bono Week 2019, we are thrilled to unveil the latest edition of MoProBono. In our newsletter, you will
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October 03, 2019 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Pro Bono
Arturo González Talks about the Only Side to Pro Bono Work … the Upside
On September 26, 2019, MoFo veteran trial lawyer and chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation & Trial Group Arturo González presented a town hall, speaking to the importance of pro bono work in the Latinx community and beyond. The discussion was one of several
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September 30, 2019 - MoFo Community, MoFo Pro Bono
Matters That Matter: September Pro Bono Roundup
In this edition of Matters That Matter , we honor the many lawyers who have dedicated their time to important pro bono causes. This month, we highlight a variety of worthy projects, such as supporting Latinx filmmakers, ensuring the sport of football is accessible
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September 05, 2019 - MoFo Community, MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo D.C. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Food & Friends Service Days
MoFo’s Washington, D.C. office turned 40 this year. In honor of this milestone, they planned two days of service to give back to the D.C. community that has done so much for the firm. On August 27 and 28, 2019, 36 MoFo lawyers and staff
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