Gun violence in the United States has reached a crisis point. The United States has the most guns (393 million) of any comparable nation. Americans are 26 times more likely to be killed in…
Assisting nonprofit organizations is a major focus of our corporate and transactional pro bono practice. We recently worked with the Bay Area Furniture Bank, a California nonprofit that…
Davis Polk Chief Pro Bono Counsel Amy Starr and Pro Bono Counsel for Humanitarian Immigration Matters Nishan Bhaumik were featured in Law360 discussing their work advising on asylum cases…
In an American Lawyer article highlighting law firms that have hired dedicated pro bono lawyers, Davis Polk Chief Pro Bono Counsel Amelia Starr and Pro Bono Counsel for Racial Justice…
Davis Polk associates Alex Moss and Paul Shortell were featured in Law360 discussing their pro bono work advising on asylum cases for LGBTQ individuals. They highlighted the legal hurdles…
On June 22, 2023, following an eight-day trial that concluded in March, Judge Oetken of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a favorable decision…
Davis Polk Pro Bono Counsel for Humanitarian Immigration Matters Nishan Bhaumik was named among Tri-State Diversity Council’s “LGBTQ+ Leadership Award” honorees for exemplifying LGBTQ+…
On May 9, 2023, Davis Polk secured a precedent-setting victory on behalf of our pro bono client Taylor Partlow, a survivor of life-threatening domestic violence. The Appellate Division,…
On April 25, 2023, Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) held its New York, Together 2023 Gala to raise critical funds for VOLS’ free legal services for low-income New Yorkers. VOLS honored…
Through the recent Afghan and Ukrainian humanitarian emergencies, Davis Polk and client Bank of America have collaborated to host virtual clinics for refugees seeking asylum and Temporary…