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Public Interest Law Initiative Names Crowell & Moring to 2023 Pro Bono Recognition Roster

Firm News | 1 min read | 06.29.23

Chicago – June 29, 2023: The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) named Crowell & Moring to its 2023 Pro Bono Recognition Roster. Crowell was one of 44 law firms and corporations honored for making “significant commitments and contributions to pro bono throughout the state of Illinois, and who help ensure that individuals, families, and communities who are in need receive legal services.”

Honorees were recognized at a ceremony on June 21 at the Ivy Room at Tree Studios in Chicago.

Through its programs, PILI’s mission is to engage, inspire, and empower those advancing equal access to justice. The organization facilitates collaboration among the Illinois legal community to create a more equitable justice system for all. Crowell was also named to PILI’s Pro Bono Recognition Roster last year for its contributions to providing free legal services to economically challenged individuals, families, and communities in Illinois. In addition, David Lindner, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, was recently elected to serve on PILI’s Board of Directors.

To learn more, visit http://www.pili.org. Click here to view the full list of honorees.

About Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and corporate and transactional issues.  The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service and its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.  

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