Pro Bono

Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Pro Bono Impact Video

In recognition of the American Bar Association’s 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono, Munger, Tolles & Olson is honored to share our new Pro Bono Impact video.

Munger, Tolles & Olson Recognized with the Pro Bono Institute’s 2024 John H. Pickering Award

The Pro Bono Institute (PBI) has named Munger, Tolles & Olson as the recipient of the 2024 John H. Pickering Award in recognition of MTO’s outstanding commitment to pro bono legal services. The firm will be recognized during the PBI Annual Dinner on October 9 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Lawsuit Against West Contra Costa Unified School District for Failing to Address Staffing and Facility Issues

Munger, Tolles & Olson, alongside civil rights law firm Public Advocates, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of five educators, staff and parents against the West Contra Costa Unified School District (“WCCUSD”) for failing to address facility issues and teacher vacancies in schools across the district, depriving students of their right to the basics of a quality education.

Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranks Third for Average Pro Bono Hours in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard

Munger, Tolles & Olson ranked No. 3 in total number of pro bono hours in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard, which is published annually and tracks pro bono work performed by both U.S.-based and international lawyers across Am Law 200 firms.

Community Impact

Contributing to the community in meaningful ways is a core tenet of our culture. From arts and education associations to civic and charitable groups, our attorneys serve on the boards of organizations that inspire them and donate to a variety of nonprofits through partner- and associate-backed funds.

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Pro Bono Activities

MTO was one of the charter signatories to the ABA’s pro bono challenge and consistently devotes more than six percent of all attorney time to pro bono legal work. Our attorneys have made notable impacts on issues that include voting, civil liberties, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ rights and immigration.

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