The Lawyers Preparing Nonprofits for Legal Challenges
Every month, We The Action recognizes lawyers who embody our mission to expand access to justice and deliver free legal services where they are critically needed. This month, we are proud to honor Jim Wood and Sara Swartzwelder, whose partnership with Mobile Pathways has empowered immigration nonprofits to stay ahead of a changing legal landscape. […]
The Lawyer Empowering Nonprofits
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 proud to recognize Varoon Modak, whose commitment to public interest law and pro bono has strengthened mission-driven organizations nationwide. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Lawyer Protecting Your Right to Vote
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’s award recipient has tirelessly devoted herself to voter protection, volunteering hundreds of hours to ensure that a vote cast is a […]