Top of page Davis Polk Search Breadcrumb About Us Pro Bono Pro Bono About us Snippet Since our founding, we have proudly upheld a commitment to serve pro bono clients with the determination and legal excellence that define our broader culture. We devote tens of thousands of hours to pro bono cases, and our people are dedicated to corporate social responsibility and volunteering in our communities around the world. Section anchor Pro bono snapshot Left Column Cards Callout Text 64 Highlight Description nonprofits advised on corporate or transactional matters Callout Text 52 Highlight Description small business clinic consultations Callout Text 86 Highlight Description clients assisted with applications for asylum, U visa, T visa, green card, employment authorization and citizenship Right Column Cards Callout Text 14 Highlight Description Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act cases Callout Text 28 Highlight Description post-conviction matters Callout Text 115 Highlight Description court appearances Component Footer Text Data from January 2020 through May 2021 Areas of work Arts Asylum and immigration Civil rights Criminal justice Domestic violence and family law Education Elder law Election protection and voting rights International human rights LGBTQ+ rights Nonprofits Racial justice Small businesses Veterans assistance Pro Bono Matters newsletter Read the 2021 edition of our Pro Bono Matters newsletter News Post date November 11, 2021 News Davis Polk honored at LatinoJustice’s Annual Awards Gala Post date October 28, 2021 News Davis Polk announces 2021 Pro Bono Award honorees Post date October 27, 2021 News Volunteers of Legal Service names Davis Polk lawyers to “2021 Pro Bono Dean’s List” See more news Recognition Recognition Cards Title Excellence in Pro Bono Representation and Advocacy Recognition Source Sanctuary for Families’ Above & Beyond Awards, 2021 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Pro Bono Publico Award Recognition Source LatinoJustice, 2021 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Marvin E. Frankel Award Recognition Source Human Rights First, 2021 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Silver Award Recognition Source Law Society of Hong Kong’s Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Program, 2020 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Inaugural Virtual Courtroom Advocate Project (VCAP) Award Recognition Source Sanctuary for Families’ Above & Beyond Awards, 2020 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Steve Kolleeny Pro Bono Service Award Recognition Source Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture, 2020 Learn more Read more about the recognition Title Public Service Law Firm Award Recognition Source Legal Aid Society’s Pro Bono Publico Awards, 2018 Learn more Read more about the recognition Our pro bono team Component Header Text Email our team: probono@davispolk.com Card Image Image Title Amelia T.R. Starr Subtitle Chief Pro Bono Counsel Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Sharon Katz Subtitle Special Counsel for Pro Bono Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Nancy Jackson Marchand Subtitle Counsel, Head of Corporate & Transactional Pro Bono Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Dara L. Sheinfeld Subtitle Counsel, Head of Pro Bono Litigation Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Diane O. Lucas Subtitle Pro Bono Counsel for Racial Justice Initiatives Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Jillian Berman Subtitle Pro Bono Attorney for Corporate & Transactional Matters Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Nishan Bhaumik Subtitle Pro Bono Attorney for Humanitarian Immigration Matters Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Harshil Shukla Subtitle Pro Bono Attorney for Corporate & Transactional Matters Card Link View bio Card Image Image Title Sónia Batten Subtitle Senior Pro Bono Coordinator & Specialist If you need a pro bono lawyer Our pro bono clients come to us through our partnerships with legal services and other nonprofit organizations; we do not accept direct inquiries for pro bono representation. If you are in need of a pro bono lawyer, one of the following resources may be of help: City Bar Justice Center Legal Hotline American Bar Association Find Legal Help LawHelp.org Davis Polk Footer menu EXPLORE Lawyers Capabilities Insights Experience Offices Archive CONNECT Careers Alumni LinkedIn Contact LEGAL Privacy Notice Disclaimer & Notices Cookie Policy Cookie Settings SUBSCRIBE Receive updates from Davis Polk © 2021 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience. We won't set optional cookies unless you enable them. For more details about the cookies we use, please read our cookie policy. Accept Decline