Pro Bono

Collaborating to Improve Lives and Communities

Pro Bono remains intrinsic to our values and identity. Mintz attorneys and professionals across roles actively contribute their extraordinary legal skills and the firm’s resources to bring about meaningful impact. Our distinguished pro bono endeavors persist in addressing a wide range of pressing societal issues and concerns, including asylum, domestic violence, small business support, guardianship, civil rights and liberties, substance use, nonprofit governance, and various other significant areas.

Mintz Cares

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Sue Finegan

“I always wanted to be a lawyer so that I could help people... We’re really privileged to be at this firm where we are able to do systemic change work throughout the state and throughout the country around accessing justice for low-income litigants.”

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Alec Zadek

“I’m focused now on making sure that survivors and nonprofits that work most closely with survivors are aware of the change in the law and that they can use it to remove some of those barriers that are holding them back.”

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Mathilda McGee-Tubb

"There are incredible opportunities to be had both substantively, in various areas of law, and also professionally, to develop a wide variety of skills as a lawyer and to do good for the community while working on these cases."

Courtney Herndon

"Receiving the Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award was one of the greatest honors of my career. I worked with people from all different offices, from all walks of life, and in lots of different matters. That award isn't just for me. It's really highlighting all the people that I worked with. As much as you give, you're going to get back.” 

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Lavinia Weizel

“I think one of the great aspects of the Pro Bono Program is that it enables attorneys, sometimes even at more junior levels, to take a real leadership role in their cases.”

Nick Butto

"I'm so proud to work with Sanctuary, to represent these strong and brave individuals, and to support them as they use their voices, tell their stories, and secure their right to feel that they and their families are safe."

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There’s more to being an attorney than knowing the law. It’s participating in your community, and, to a large extent, giving back. We need to bring our services to those who can use them most.

Bob PopeoMintz Chairman, 1968-2023

Pro Bono Committee

Our committee members select new projects each year and provide continuing support for long-term initiatives.

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Sue Finegan

Member/ Pro Bono Committee Chair, Boston

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Kerime Akoglu

Associate, New York

Nicholas A. Butto

Nicholas Butto

Associate, New York

Daniel A. Cody

Dan Cody

Member, San Francisco

Christen Glenn

B'anca Glenn

Of Counsel, Washington, DC

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Natalie C. Groot

Member, Boston

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Joanne Hawana

Member, Washington, DC

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Courtney Herndon

Associate, Boston

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Narges M. Kakalia

Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, New York

Julie Korostoff

Julie E. Korostoff

Member / Chair, Technology Transactions & Licensing Practice, Boston

Sebastian Lucier

Sebastian Lucier

Member, San Diego

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Mathilda S. McGee-Tubb

Member, Boston

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Cassie Paolillo

Of Counsel, Boston

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Todd Rosenbaum

Member / Co-chair, Class Action Practice, Washington, DC

Nikki M. Rivers

Nikki Rivers

Associate, San Diego

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Brad Tartick

Partner, Toronto

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Kaitlin Walsh

Member, New York

 

Pro Bono Awards & Honors

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Beacon of Justice Award

2014; 2020 - 2025
National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)

Honors members of the pro bono legal community for tireless advocacy in support of equal justice.

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Community Impact Award

2025
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

Recognizes firms and individuals for excellence and dedication in serving the unique and evolving legal needs of veterans and their families.

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Highlights of Hope Awardee / Edith Palmer Award

2025
New Hope

Recognizes Mintz and Member Peter Biagetti for supporting New Hope’s vision of a world free of violence and exploitation.

Most Admired Law Firms to Work For

Most Admired Law Firms to Work For

2024
Los Angeles Business Journal

This accolade recognizes firms working toward creating diverse, positive, and supportive environments. The publication commended Mintz’s commitment to public service and community service, including the LA office’s “Lawyer for a Day” program for lower-income and immigrant students, donations to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and contributions to the firm’s Back to School Backpack Project.

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Pro Bono Spotlight

2023
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly selected Mintz to appear in the Pro Bono Spotlight section in December 2023.

Individual Pro Bono Awards

Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

District of Columbia Courts

The DC Access to Justice Commission named Mintz attorneys Castell Abner, Rachel Alexander, Christen B’anca Glenn, Will McKitterick, Todd Rosenbaum, Ayaz Shaikh, Rachel Yount to its 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and Joanne Hawana to the High Honor Roll.  

Pro Bono Honor Roll Program

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

The Pro Bono Honor Roll recognizes Massachusetts-barred attorneys who meet annual pro bono service benchmarks during the designated reporting period. Attorneys achieving High Honors completed at least 100 hours of pro bono legal services during the previous calendar year, while Honors recognizes those who completed a minimum of 50 hours of pro bono service.

Katie Bekel, Gabrielle Brown, Grady Campion, Molly Connolly, Danielle Dillon, Kathryn Droumbakis, Caroline Enright, Caroline Gelinne, Cassandra Harris, Jane Haviland, Rebecca Horton, Rebecca Lee, Kadie Martin, Aaron Megar, Amanda Metell, Geoffrey Smith, Kate Stewart, James Thomson, and Xandy Walsh were named to the 2025 Honor Roll.

Sue Finegan, Martha Koster, Nick LaPalme, Amy LoBue, Colin MacDougald, Michael Molstad, and Karolyn Ranero were named to the 2025 High Honor Roll.

Catalyst for Change Award

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI)

The MLRI honored Sue Finegan with a Catalyst for Change Award, an award given annually for exceptional leadership and service that has made a meaningful and lasting impact across Massachusetts.

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award

City Bar Justice Center

The City Bar Justice Center recognized Elizabeth Platonova and Amanda Asaro with the 2025 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for outstanding volunteer service in support of the Immigrant Justice Project.

Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono

Boston Bar Association

The Boston Bar Association honored Martha Koster with the 2025 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award. The award honors individuals who embody the values that defined Mary’s legacy as a champion of legal aid and pro bono service. Honorees have made pro bono a meaningful focus of their professional lives through sustained advocacy for access to justice, dedication to client representation, mentorship of others, and a selfless commitment of time and talent to serving those in need.

Pro Bono Mentor Award

PAIR Project

The PAIR Project recognized Martha Koster with the Pro Bono Mentor Award for outstanding commitment to high-quality pro bono representation and mentorship within the legal community. 

Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award

1991 – 2025
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Presented annually by the Mintz Pro Bono Committee to recognize exceptional dedication and leadership in pro bono advocacy.

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Pro Bono Publications

Explore our annual pro bono publications to learn about more of our pro bono clients. The courage they display in their pursuit of better lives — for themselves, their families, and our communities — inspires us to do our best on their behalf.

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2024 Pro Bono Portfolio

Pro Bono remains intrinsic to our values and identity here at Mintz. In 2024 we worked on 326 pro bono matters. By promoting fairness and equality, we not only change individual lives but also strengthen our communities. Learn more about our work and the incredible people and organizations that we supported in our 2024 Pro Bono Portfolio.

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2023 Pro Bono Portfolio

Pro Bono remains intrinsic to our values and identity here at Mintz. In 2023, Mintz attorneys worked on more than 300 pro bono cases, addressing a wide range of societal issues including asylum, domestic violence, small business support, guardianship, civil and human rights, substance use, nonprofit governance, and other significant areas. Learn more about our work and the incredible people and organizations that we support in our 2023 Pro Bono Portfolio.

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