As a global business law firm, one of the most important ways that we can contribute to our communities is through the provision of free legal services. Pro bono work is an important part of our history and an increasingly important part of our future. Our goal is to have a leading pro bono practice and to help build a pro bono culture in the legal profession around the globe.

Our approach to pro bono is consistent with the firm's vision to be 'truly local, truly global'. In every DLA Piper office we aim to have a strong local pro bono practice, which is appropriate to the local circumstances and local culture. We act for thousands of local charities, schools, community groups, social entrepreneurs, and indigent individuals to improve access to justice, social inclusion and equality. We have also developed a truly global pro bono practice, acting for and with some of the world's leading global charities, aid agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, governments and academic institutions in developing countries.

Through our fully integrated non-profit affiliate, New Perimeter, our lawyers are able to contribute to large scale pro bono projects primarily in developing and post-conflict countries. Through New Perimeter, international teams of DLA Piper lawyers, often in collaboration with corporate clients and other joint venture partners, provide legal assistance on projects addressing gender equality, access to justice and law reform and legal education and training, among others. Visit www.newperimeter.com for more information on our global pro bono initiatives.

To apply for pro bono assistance, or to obtain further information regarding our pro bono practice, please contact:

Lisa Dewey, Pro Bono Partner, US
Heidi Newbigging Pro Bono Manager, UK, or
Nicolas Patrick, Pro Bono Partner, International.

Download DLA Piper's brochure: New Perimeter: Pro bono for our world