The Lawyer Turning Every Day into Giving Tuesday
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. On this Giving Tuesday, we are proud to recognize Gail Aidinoff Scovell, an attorney whose dedication to “giving back” reflects the very heart of our mission. Congratulations, Gail Aidinoff […]
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 […]
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 […]