PRO BONO OVERVIEW PERSPECTIVES NEWS AND EVENTS OVERVIEW Making a World of Difference Equal access to justice is vital for a fair society, especially for indigent individuals and nonprofit organizations that have limited resources for legal services. At Shearman & Sterling, we believe that engaging in pro bono work is an essential aspect of every lawyer’s practice. In that spirit, we encourage our lawyers to work together to affect change for those who need it most. Our pro bono practice is multi-jurisdictional, working to address issues around the world. We have seen our lawyers work successfully in settings ranging from a legal clinic for low-income entrepreneurs in San Francisco to Tanzania, where we supported the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). In 2020, Shearman & Sterling lawyers and staff devoted over 58,000 hours to pro bono matters, ranging from assisting low-income veterans to micro-finance and development work for low-income entrepreneurs around the globe. We have a successful record throughout our history of producing practical results for community causes, achieved by combining outstanding legal skills with a deep belief in promoting social justice. This long-standing principle is the hallmark of the Shearman & Sterling pro bono practice. We look forward to continuing this tradition with every new generation of lawyers at our firm. PERSPECTIVE VIDEO: SHEARMAN & STERLING’S 2019 PRO BONO HIGHLIGHTS NEWS THE AMERICAN LAWYER RANKS SHEARMAN AMONG TOP PRO BONO LAW FIRMS NEWS PRO BONO COUNSEL AND CSR DIRECTOR SARALYN COHEN APPOINTED TO COVID-19 RECOVERY TASK FORCE LEGAL NOTICES CONTACT © Shearman & Sterling 2021 | Attorney Advertising Cookies Notification We use cookies to make our site work well for you and to provide you with an improved user experience. By clicking ''Accept All Cookies,'' you agree to our use of cookies. You can also use the switches in "Cookies Settings" to customize and save your user preferences. For detailed information on how we use cookies and other tracking technologies, please see our Cookie Notice. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies