Pro bono work has been a cornerstone of Neal Gerber Eisenberg's mission since our inception. The benefits of "giving back" to the community are many, not only for those we serve, but for our attorneys. We feel strongly that public service makes us better, more well-rounded lawyers, permitting us to step beyond our day-to-day practices, sharpen and extend our legal skills and increase our engagement with all segments of society.
We encourage all of our lawyers to devote time to pro bono legal work. Rather than create a one-size-fits-all program that requires our attorneys to participate in a few approved activities, we reinforce our emphasis on individual entrepreneurship by offering our attorneys the freedom to choose and receive billable credit for self-directed pro bono assignments that reflect their own personal and professional motivations. In doing so, the firm is able to broaden the scope and the reach of our services to a wide range of beneficiaries.
The natural result of this flexible pro bono policy has been the valuable contribution of pro bono hours to a broad spectrum of Chicago-based programs and institutions. Our lawyers have provided legal services to arts organizations, programs for the handicapped and disabled, community schools and educational institutions, churches and synagogues, family-service organizations and residents of low-income neighborhoods, among others. This local focus dovetails well with our belief that pro bono work should be a direct investment in and of direct benefit to the communities in which we live and work.
For more information regarding pro bono, please contact:
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Maria J. Minor
Professional Development and Pro Bono Manager
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60602-3801
Tel: 312-269-5226
Fax: 312-750-6545
E-mail:
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