Lawyers in Jenner & Block's Washington, DC office routinely represent pro bono clients at the trial and appellate court levels, including the US Supreme Court. Our work includes high impact litigation such as voting rights and redistricting litigation, and cases that meaningfully impact the everyday lives of underserved and vulnerable communities. We partner with local and national organizations to represent individuals in immigration, trafficking, housing and disability access cases, among others.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Death Row
Inmate Challenging Georgia's Method of
Execution
"As lawyers, we have the ability and duty to amplify our
clients' voices and to seek justice for them in a legal system
that is often far too complicated to navigate. That's precisely
what we sought to do when we represented Mr. Nance in the US
Supreme Court. Being a part of his team has been a highlight of my
time at Jenner & Block."
Urja
R. Mittal, Associate
"The need for legal services and the ability to pay for
those services do not go hand in hand. Closing our eyes to that
fact would be unfair, and detrimental to our system. I was proud to
be part of our team's successful representation of Mr. Nance
before the Supreme Court, which vindicated his 8th
Amendment rights—and the rights of similarly situated inmates
nationwide."
Kevin J. Kennedy, Associate
Heart of the Matter - Afghan
Scholars
"I find pro bono work intensely meaningful because it is one
of the most tangible demonstrations of the true power of the law:
using rules that may seem inaccessible or intimidating to help
clients achieve results they never thought were possible. Our work
with Harvard in assisting families escaping Afghanistan during the
US withdrawal was a great example of this."
Ishan K. Bhabha, Partner
Jenner
& Block Announces Winners of Annual Pro Bono
Awards
"I find pro bono work meaningful because it is a reminder that
access to legal services should be available to everyone in need of
assistance. Our work with that National Immigrant Justice Center is
a great example of this."
Illyana A. Green, Associate