ABA Journal – Doing Good Goes Global: Growing numbers of US lawyers are doing pro bono work in other countries

Providing global pro bono work is increasing in scale and scope across firms. Lisa Dewey, Pro Bono Partner and Director of New Perimeter, contributes to this article discussing how DLA Piper brings teams of lawyers and corporate clients together, from around to globe, to participate in New Perimeter projects. New Perimeter project partners range from non-governmental organizations to academic institutions and government ministries.

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New Perimeter is a nonprofit organization established by global law firm DLA Piper to provide pro bono legal assistance in under-served regions around the world to support access to justice, social and economic development and sound legal institutions. Founded in 2005 as a result of our firm’s commitment to support legal advancement worldwide, New Perimeter’s vision is to harness the skills and talents DLA Piper lawyers to further a more just world for all.

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