The Lawyer Advocating for Rare Disease Research
Each month, we offer the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This month, we are proud to feature Deborah Branch, a seasoned transactional lawyer in the media and entertainment industries. Meet Deborah Branch! From […]
The Lawyer Protecting Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors
Each month, we offer the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This month, we are proud to celebrate Kim Longo as our Amicus Mundi recipient. As a long-time New Yorker, Kim witnessed some of […]
The Lawyer Standing Up for Federal Workers
Each month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This month, we are proud to honor Barbara Jost as our Amicus Mundi Award recipient. A powerhouse in administrative and energy law, Barbara […]
Press Coverage of Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, 4/16/25–5/1/25
The New York Times: Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump The nation’s largest federation of unions has put together a pro bono legal network that aims to help federal employees whose jobs have been lost or threatened under the Trump administration. More than 1,000 lawyers in 42 states have […]
The Lawyer Advocating for a Family Impacted by ALS
Happy National Volunteer Week! Established in 1974, this week is a time to recognize and thank volunteers who generously share their time and talents to meet the critical needs of our communities. From all of us at We The Action, thank you! Together, our community has donated more than 370,000 hours valued at $194 million […]
2024 Impact Report
In 2024, We The Action played a key role in protecting our elections, helped increase representation for refugees and asylum seekers, launched a partnership to bring legal support to patient-led rare disease organizations, and so much more. To date, We The Action’s community of 52,000 volunteer lawyers have donated over 370,000 hours worth $194M to […]
The Lawyer Empowering a Whistleblower
Every month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This month, we are thrilled to recognize an exceptional volunteer who turned her expertise and compassion into meaningful impact for a whistleblower seeking […]
The Lawyer Who Made a Difference on Election Day
Every month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This Thanksgiving week, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the 6,000 We The Action volunteers who helped ensure the 2024 elections […]
We The Action’s 2024 Guide to Voter Protection Opportunities for Lawyers
Do you want to volunteer in your state? For the following volunteer opportunities, you must be licensed to practice law and/or be registered to vote in the state where the work occurs. Observe the Official Canvass: Volunteers will observe the official canvass and report on mass challenges to ballots and attempts to halt the canvassing […]
The Lawyer Supporting Election Officials!
Happy Pro Bono Week! Today, we begin our National Celebration of Pro Bono, and we want to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting our nonprofit partners and, of course, fair elections! This week, we challenge you to find and sign up for a project that matches your interest or your expertise. Don’t worry, […]