At PPO we are committed to the duty of providing pro bono legal services to members of the community in a state of special need.

Recognition

Our dedication to the pro bono culture is internationally recognized. Recognitions include:

• Commended as “Pro Bono Firm of the Year for Latin America” in the Diversity and Inclusion Awards (Chambers & Partners, 2021) (link).
• Nominated as “Outstanding Latin America Pro Bono Firm” in the Diversity and Inclusion Awards (Chambers & Partners, 2022 and 2023) (link).
• Senior associates nominated as “Future Leaders” in the Diversity and Inclusion Awards (Chambers & Partners, 2021, 2022 and 2023).
• Repeatedly recognized as a “Pro Bono Leading Light” by Latin Lawyer and the Vance Center for International Justice,  most recently in 2022 (link), 2023 (link), an acknowledgment bestowed upon law firms making a notable contribution to strengthening the pro bono culture in Latin America.

Furthermore, Chambers & Partners highlighted our pro-bono initiatives in their Diversity and Inclusion Report for Latin America 2022, reflecting the “most innovative and interesting programs” from hundreds of nominations. You can download articles about our initiatives here and the complete report here.

Organizational Structure

Our Pro Bono program is institutionalized, led by a Steering Committee composed of partners and associates. We have a Pro Bono Coordinator in each city where PPO is present, with over 60 lawyers willing to collaborate on pro bono matters.