Sidley has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s LawWorks Pro Bono Awards, including for the “Best Contribution by a Large Firm” Award. Sidley’s partnership with Not Beyond Redemption has been shortlisted for recognition as the “Most Effective Pro Bono Partnership,” and Bethany Wise has also been shortlisted for the “Junior Lawyers Division Pro Bono” Award. The LawWorks Pro Bono Awards “celebrate the best legal pro bono activities undertaken by organisations and individuals, and the positive impact they have had on those helped.” Winners will be announced on December 6.
Sidley’s pro bono program in London focuses on serving vulnerable individuals and groups, both locally and abroad, tackling barriers to access justice, enhancing the impact of charities and non-profits, and supporting international human rights. Sidley is the first major law firm to partner with Not Beyond Redemption, a charity which provides legal advice to women in prison with the aim of safeguarding the critical relationship between mother and child.
Sidley’s pro bono program in London focuses on serving vulnerable individuals and groups, both locally and abroad, tackling barriers to access justice, enhancing the impact of charities and non-profits, and supporting international human rights. Sidley is the first major law firm to partner with Not Beyond Redemption, a charity which provides legal advice to women in prison with the aim of safeguarding the critical relationship between mother and child.
