Pro Bono

From defending some of the most courageous people on the planet to achieving legal outcomes with far-reaching implications for the future of society, Arent Fox’s commitment to public interest dates back to the firm’s founding. Our pro bono clients inspire us daily with their resilience, integrity, and strength. Lawyers have a special obligation to the administration of justice. Arent Fox believes...

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Civil Rights Corps and ACLU Sue District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro to

Civil Rights Corps and ACLU Sue District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro to End the Coercion and Jailing of Crime Victims and Witnesses Based on Fake, Illegal Subpoenas and False Information Provided to the Courts | American Civil Liberties Union Jump to navigation[1] Skip navigation[2] References ^ Jump to navigation (www.aclu.org) ^ Skip navigation (www.aclu.org) Read Article to Me (Mobile Version) Source...

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Prosecutorial Reform

Prosecutors are the most influential[1] actors in the criminal justice system. They have almost unlimited power to push for more punishment, often in ways that are largely hidden from public view. This focus on obtaining convictions and securing severe prison sentences, instead of addressing the root causes of crime, is a major driver of mass incarceration that compounds racial disparities...

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Holland Donates $100,000 to Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | News

MIAMI (September 3, 2020) – Holland & Knight Managing Partner Steven Sonberg announced that the firm has donated $100,000 to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a national civil-rights organization that works to advance civil rights and confront racial injustice faced by African Americans and other minority groups. “We are seeing the beginnings of a racial-justice movement that...

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