Patton Boggs | Probono

Community Recognition

Pro Bono Community Recognition
Our pro bono program has been recognized locally and nationally—in 2003 and 2004, we were rated among the American Lawyer’s top 25 pro bono firms, and we are consistently ranked by the Washington Legal Times and Vault law firm surveys as one of Washington’s pro bono leaders.

Our volunteer attorneys and paralegals are frequently honored for outstanding pro bono achievements. Recently we have been recognized by the United Planning Organization, the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (Angel of Freedom Award for political asylum and immigration work), the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (public education advocacy), Mi Casa of Denver (affordable housing assistance), Texas C-Bar (Community Builder Award for transactional pro bono service), the National Capital Area Paralegal Association, and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (Children’s Justice Project).

Patton Boggs Rallies by National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) to bring Harmony to DC
For the past two years, Patton Boggs has provided non-profit assistance and guidance to the nascent National Chamber Ensemble (“NCE”), Arlington, Virginia’s Ensemble in Residence. NCE seeks to provide affordable high-quality chamber music to the DC area and also seeks to create a strong feeling of community through its interactive performances. Over the summer, NCE participated in two free concerts, bringing its music to both long-time chamber music aficionados and first-time concertgoers. Attorneys Yost Conner and Neil Potts and Paralegal Rae Kligys have worked diligently to support NCE’s efforts.

Patton Boggs Qualifies for the D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference's "40 at 50"
We are pleased to announce that Patton Boggs qualified for the D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference's "40 at 50" breakfast recognition program. The Judicial Conference's Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services solicits information annually related to our pro bono program to determine if at least 40% of the attorneys in the D.C. office performed 50 or more hours of pro bono. With our 2007 pro bono hours, we met and exceeded that standard (42%) and became one of only 20 firms to do so.

On April 8, the Judges of the Judicial Conference will host a breakfast reception for all the firms who met and exceeded the 40% goal, and the firm will be sending two representatives.

We would like to thank all of you who enabled us to meet this exciting goal. Congratulations! Your efforts are much appreciated. Our work is not done, however; at the 2008 Breakfast, an announcement will be made concerning a new and higher standard for the future. The Pro Bono Department is confident that we can rise to meet this new challenge with your help.

Patton Boggs Thanked for Service to Non-Profit Group Supporting Needy in Kenya
The Chancellor of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill thanked Patton Boggs for the firm’s efforts in aiding Carolina for Kibera (CFK), a non-profit organization started by University of North Carolina graduates that runs a medical clinic, young girls’ reproductive center, waste management program, and youth sports association for over 5,000 members in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.

The chancellor’s thank-you letter described the "...skillful and highly professional service of Melanie Gerber, George Schutzer, and associate Tim Glassco," singling out Mr. Glassco's efforts in managing the relationship between the firm and UNC, helping to organize a U.S. Senator's recent visit to CFK's Kenya offices, and coordinating a reception to launch a book of photographs published by the group, the proceeds of which went to a scholarship fund for girls in Kibera.

The firm has nurtured a close pro bono relationship with CFK since its creation in 2001.

Pro Bono Developments
	Patton Boggs Advises on Musical Project for Military Children December 2009
	Patton Boggs Advises Pediatric AIDS Organization November 2009
	Nancy Christensen Receives Sanctuary for Families' Above & Beyond Pro Bono Award November 2009
	Dallas Office Receives Award For 2009 Pro Bono Service October 2009
	Patton Boggs Secures Guardianship of Grandchildren July 2009
	McGahren and Bartlett Challenge Sequoia AVC Advantage and the Malfunctioning of Its Touch-Screen Voting Machines July 2009
	Nancy Christensen and Sanctuary for Families Obtain Custody and Protective Order for Newark Mother June 2009
	National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Honors Firm June 2009
	Firm Receives Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Outstanding Achievement Award for Pro Bono Work June 2009
	Firm Helps Suarez Family in Dispute Over Driveway May 2009
	Patton Boggs Supports Nonprofit, The Home Front Cares May 2009
	Patton Boggs Assists U.S. Soldiers Using The Army Wounded Warrior Program May 2009
	Patton Boggs Collaborates with Texas Appleseed to Assess the Impact of School Discipline and Zero Tolerance May 2009
	The Firm’s Pro Bono Attorneys Stand Up for Veterans May 2009
	Patton Boggs Supports Heart Gallery of America Through Various Initiatives May 2009
	Newark Associates Recognized for Pro Bono Work May 2009
	Dallas Attorneys Support Autism Community Through the Elizabeth Birt Center for Law and Advocacy May 2009
	Out of Tragedy Comes New Beginning: Firm Helps Kids Find Permanent Refuge with Grandparents April 2009
	Patton Boggs Receives Honors for Pro Bono Commitment March 2009
	PB Team Unites to Help Pro Bono Client in Quest for Middle East Peace March 2009
	DC Circuit Judicial Conference "40 at 50" Breakfast February 2009
	Patton Boggs Attorney Leads Efforts on the NFL's Rooney Rule December 2008
	Patton Boggs Attorneys Provide Assistance with Americans with Disability Act Revision December 2008
	Patton Boggs Facilitates Change in Election 2008 November 2008
	Patton Boggs Wins Pro Bono Education Case November 2008
	Dallas Pro Bono Work Honored October 2008
	Patton Boggs’ Associates Honored at The Legal Aid Society’s 2008 Pro Bono Awards October 2008
	Patton Boggs Ranked #2 for Quality of Life - Pro Bono Firm in the Vault Survey September 2008
	Patton Boggs Selected to Receive 2008 Cardinal Hickey Award May 2008
	Patton Boggs DC Pro Bono Group Secures Asylum for Nepalese Refugee April 2008
	Patton Boggs Honored at D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference “40 at 50” Breakfast Recognition April 2008
	Patton Boggs Newark Office Honored for Pro Bono Work April 2008
	Patton Boggs is Praised by Grateful Client March 2008
	2007: Another Record Year For Our Pro Bono Commitment December 2007
	Patton Boggs Helps Break the School to Prison Pipeline December 2007
	Patton Boggs Receives Positive Press for Assistance to Lakota and Native American Natural Foods December 2007
	Patton Boggs Wins Three-Year Battle on Behalf of Ethiopian Fleeing to the U.S. Following Enormous Tragedy December 2007
	Patton Boggs Strengthens Ties to Essex County Legal Service Providers December 2007
	FAPAC Names George Schutzer a “Bridge Builder to the Future” November 2007
	Patton Boggs Helps Pro Bono Client in Worker’s Compensation Matter October 2007
	Firm Helps Woman Gain Legal Custody Grandchildren September 2007
	Patton Boggs Earns Increase in Disability Rating for War Veteran September 2007
	Patton Boggs Reunites Father with Daughter After Long Absence August 2007
	Patton Boggs Comes to Aid of Abused Mother and Child August 2007
	Patton Boggs Helps Non-Profit Environmental Conservation Organization Get Funding July 2007
	Patton Boggs Leads Effort to Protect Undocumented Uruguayan from Potential Felony Conviction Over Traffic Ticket June 2007
	Associate Erika Benson Named as Co-Counsel to Board for Pro Bono Client; Receives Award May 2007
	Partner in Firm’s New York Office Praised for Extensive Pro Bono Work for Non-Profit April 2007
	Firm’s Due Diligence Leads to Against-the-Odds Reversal of Conviction and Remand of Case March 2007
	Patton Boggs Victorious in Contested Adoption Case February 2007
	2006 Pro Bono Hours: Firm Achieves 5% Goal for Second Consecutive Year January 2007
	Firm’s Election Work Includes Volunteering for Large Non-Partisan Non-Profit November 2006
	Patton Boggs Hosts Veterans Pro Bono Consortium Training October 2006
	Denver Office Contributes to Fundraiser for Pro Bono Client October 2006
	Patton Boggs Continues Support of Duke Ellington Jazz Festival October 2006
	Prominent Pro Bono Client Receives Contribution to Continue Helping DC Youth September 2006
	Pro Bono Victory in Maryland Court of Appeals Case September 2006
	Patton Boggs Helps Reunite Father with Kidnapped Children July 2006
	Patton Boggs Pro Bono Client Granted Asylum May 2006
	Patton Boggs Provides Medicare Education for Archdiocesan Legal Network April 2006
	Patton Boggs Secures a Discharge Order from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for a Pro Bono Client March 2006
	Patton Boggs Provides Environmental Guidance Work for DC Appleseed February 2006
	2005 Pro Bono Hours: Firm Achieves 5% Goal January 2006
	Patton Boggs Co-Sponsors Premier of Duke Ellington Jazz Festival November 2005
	Patton Boggs’ Involvement Secures 25% Funding Increase for Worldwide Reconciliation Programs November 2005
	A Powerful Commitment — Dallas Business Journal Supplement November 2005
	Patton Boggs Helps Select New Principal for Francis Jr. High School November 2005
	Patton Boggs Works to Improve Services for Homeless Residents November 2005
	Patton Boggs Hosts the National Youth Leadership Forum's Law Practice Visit October 2005
	Patton Boggs Joins The Commitment to Kids-- the 6 in 12 Campaign October 2005
	Patton Boggs LLP Sets the Gold Standard for Pro Bono Services October 2005
	Patton Boggs LLP Ranked 21st in Nation for Pro Bono service by American Lawyer September 2005
	Abducted Child Returned to Mexico August 2005
	Patton Boggs Named Top Pro Bono Firm in the Nation by Vault July 2005
	2004 July 2005
	Patton Boggs Receives Prestigious Washington Lawyers’ Committee Pro Bono Award June 2005
	Patton Boggs Prevails in Bait and Switch Case May 2005
	Patton Boggs Wins Award from United Planning Organization March 2005
	Patton Boggs Pro Bono Victory Establishes New Native American Youth Center March 2005
	Patton Boggs Secures Funding for Farmworkers Ministry March 2005
	Dallas Attorneys Resolve Property dispute February 2005
	Settlement in Commercial Lease for Nonprofit January 2005
	Patton Boggs LLP Wins Angel of Freedom Award: Pro Bono Commitment Cited October 2004