Civil Law

The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty recognized the efforts of its Lawyers' Executive Advisory Partners (LEAP) firms at Ending Homelessness through Pro Bono Work, a panel and reception on July 6, 2010. The event was held at the Washington, DC office of Sidley Austin LLP.

Partners from Dechert LLP, Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP, and Hogan Lovells LLP participated in the panel discussion on their firms' pro bono work with the Law Center and its ability to create policy change and end homelessness in the United States.

The panel was followed by a reception in honor of the LEAP partner firms, which featured an address by DC Bar President Ronald S. Flagg.

Many of the Law Center's most significant and high-profile legal victories were made possible through extensive pro bono service from the private bar. In 2004, it decided to strengthen its ties with its pro bono partners and recognize their vital contributions to its work. The Lawyers Executive Advisory Partners (LEAP) was formed.

LEAP is a national philanthropic effort of the legal community to help homeless and poor Americans achieve self-sufficiency. LEAP members work to prevent and end homelessness by providing the Law Center with financial support as well as pro bono legal services.

The members form a network of key influential leaders that realize significant positive social change. In return for their efforts, LEAP members enjoy a powerful camaraderie and opportunities to do rewarding and career enhancing pro bono work.

For more information about LEAP membership, contact NLCHP at 202-638-2535 or LEAP@nlchp.org.