26 April 2023 • 2 minute read
DLA Piper Canada named a 5-Star Pro Bono Firm by Canadian Lawyer
DLA Piper Canada has been recognized as a 5-Star Pro Bono Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2023.
Canadian Lawyer's 5-Star Pro Bono Firms honours Canadian law firms that demonstrate pro bono infrastructure at an institutional level. Pro Bono Ontario and Canadian Lawyer review all nominations, examining how each firm has made a meaningful contribution to the industry to determine the 5-Star Pro Bono Firms winners. The assessment criteria are based on evidence of pro bono infrastructure, count of pro bono time as billable time, cost awards and charitable giving to A2J organizations.
DLA Piper has a long-standing and deep commitment to giving back to our communities. This commitment exists at every level in every office within the firm and is ingrained in the firm’s culture. We believe that we have a special responsibility to the communities where we live and work and recognize that by fostering our pro bono initiatives, we can have a positive and lasting impact in our communities.
“We are proud to be named a 5-Star Pro Bono Firm by Canadian Lawyer,“ said Robert Seidel, K.C., Canada Managing Partner. “Our inclusion in this list reflects our deep commitment to not only our local communities, but to our global pro bono mission of pursuing justice around the world. The dedication of our lawyers to our many pro bono initiatives and the leadership they have shown in building meaningful and impactful projects from the ground up is a source of immense pride for the firm.”