Paul, Weiss is committed to providing impactful pro bono legal assistance to individuals and organizations in need across a broad range of constitutional, civil rights and other public interest matters.
Stories of Justice: NYLPI’s Work in 2014
February 26, 2015
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Andrew Gordon and associate Geoffrey Chepiga are featured in a video produced by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest (NYLPI), titled "Stories of Justice: NYLPI's Work in 2014." The video, which was presented at the NYLPI 2015 Law & Society Award Luncheon, shows how Paul, Weiss, in conjunction with NYLPI and several other nonprofit organizations, worked to change the deplorable conditions in which thousands of New Yorkers with disabilities were living.
The NYLPI was founded in 1976 to serve the legal needs of undeserved, underrepresented New Yorkers and their communities.
Events & Publications
Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Oct 07, 2019
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Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Firm chairman Brad Karp was featured in a Q&A in the latest issue of LEADERS magazine.
Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
- Sep 29, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
On September 29, 2019, the New York Post featured a story on Paul, Weiss pro bono client Pablo Fernandez, who served 24 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted in 1996 of a murder he did not commit.
Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
- Jun 25, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
On June 25, Paul, Weiss, in coordination with pro bono client The City Bar Justice Center, conducted a presentation and clinic for pro se litigants in the Eastern District of New York.
New York Times Highlights Firm Efforts to Reunite Separated Families
- Nov 21, 2018
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New York Times Highlights Firm Efforts to Reunite Separated Families
The New York Times highlighted Paul, Weiss’s leadership in a court-ordered effort to find parents deported by the Trump Administration and to reunify families in an article on law firms’ intensive pro bono immigration efforts.
Brad Karp and Bob Atkins Publish Op-Ed on Voting Issues in New York Law Journal
- Oct 26, 2018
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Brad Karp and Bob Atkins Publish Op-Ed on Voting Issues in New York Law Journal
Firm Chairman Brad Karp and Litigation Department Co-Chair Robert Atkins published an op-ed in the New York Law Journal, “Democracy Itself is On the Ballot,” that sounds the alarm on threats to the integrity of our election process.
McGill Alumni Publication Spotlights BJ Jensen’s and Paul, Weiss’s Family Reunification Efforts
- Sep 21, 2018
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McGill Alumni Publication Spotlights BJ Jensen’s and Paul, Weiss’s Family Reunification Efforts
Pro bono associate BJ Jensen was featured in the September issue of the McGill News Alumni Magazine.
Emily Goldberg and Steve Herzog Featured in NYU Law News Article on Immigrant Family Separation Crisis
- Aug 14, 2018
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Emily Goldberg and Steve Herzog Featured in NYU Law News Article on Immigrant Family Separation Crisis
Pro bono counsel Emily Goldberg and litigation counsel Steve Herzog were featured in an article focusing on NYU alumni at the firm who are on the front lines of the battles over U.S. immigration policy.
Brad Karp and Robert Atkins Quoted in The American Lawyer on Travel Ban
- Jun 27, 2018
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Brad Karp and Robert Atkins Quoted in The American Lawyer on Travel Ban
Firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation department co-chair Bob Atkins were quoted in The American Lawyer in an article highlighting legal industry-wide efforts to coordinate efforts since President Trump’s travel ban executive order…
Paul, Weiss Team’s Role in Family Separation Case Featured in Law360
- Jun 27, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Team’s Role in Family Separation Case Featured in Law360
Paul, Weiss’s efforts on behalf of three undocumented immigrant parents separated from their children at the border were highlighted in a June 27 article in Law360.
Brad Karp Co-Authors Op-Ed on Immigration Crisis for The New York Times
- Jun 25, 2018
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Brad Karp Co-Authors Op-Ed on Immigration Crisis for The New York Times
Firm chairman Brad Karp, alongside Gary Wingens, chairman and managing partner of Lowenstein Sandler, co-authored an Op-Ed for The New York Times on the current immigration crisis at the border with Mexico.
Geoffrey Chepiga and Emily Goldberg to Speak on Best Practices in Light of New Immigration Climate
- Nov 02, 2017
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Geoffrey Chepiga and Emily Goldberg to Speak on Best Practices in Light of New Immigration Climate
Litigation partner Geoffrey Chepiga and pro bono counsel Emily Goldberg will participate in a panel discussion hosted by the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and the Human Services Council.
Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
- Aug 27, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
Sunday’s New York Post featured a story on the “potentially precedent-setting case” that Paul, Weiss and The Legal Aid Society are litigating on behalf of dozens of formerly homeless individuals who obtained private apartments through …
Leaders Magazine Features Brad Karp
- Oct 31, 2016
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Leaders Magazine Features Brad Karp
Firm chair Brad Karp was profiled as one of "New York City's Leaders" in the fall 2016 edition of Leaders magazine.
The Daily Beast Article on Shaken Baby Controversy References Bronx Family Court Case
- Oct 03, 2016
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The Daily Beast Article on Shaken Baby Controversy References Bronx Family Court Case
An article posted to The Daily Beast on October 3, titled "Doctors Said They Shook Their Baby to Death. They Didn't," recounts the story of a young black couple in the Bronx wrongfully accused of murdering their infant…
15-Year-Old Publishes Account of His Parents’ Challenge to Mississippi Adoption Ban
- Dec 22, 2015
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15-Year-Old Publishes Account of His Parents’ Challenge to Mississippi Adoption Ban
The Huffington Post published an account by 15-year-old Hudson Garner of the preliminary injunction hearing held in the Southern District of Mississippi on November 6th in which Paul, Weiss sought to enjoin Mississippi from enforcing…
New Beginnings: Helping Refugees Resettle
- May 11, 2015
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New Beginnings: Helping Refugees Resettle
This video examines how Paul, Weiss and its client, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), provide comprehensive legal representation to individual refugees seeking resettlement.
Stories of Justice: NYLPI’s Work in 2014
- Feb 26, 2015
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Stories of Justice: NYLPI’s Work in 2014
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Andrew Gordon and associate Geoffrey Chepiga are featured in a video produced by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest (NYLPI), titled "Stories of Justice: NYLPI's…
The Road to Independence
- Dec 12, 2014
- Videos
The Road to Independence
This video examines how Paul, Weiss and its client, Disability Advocates Inc. (now known as Disability Rights New York), helped adults with mental disabilities build new lives by securing a landmark settlement with the state of…
Changes to New York Nonprofit Governance Law Effective July 1, 2014
- Jun 18, 2014
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Changes to New York Nonprofit Governance Law Effective July 1, 2014
On July 1, 2014, certain substantial changes to New York nonprofit law will take effect, and will require compliance by all nonprofit organizations incorporated in New York, as well as certain nonprofit organizations doing…
Aidan Synnott Discusses IRAP in The American Lawyer
- Jan 02, 2014
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Aidan Synnott Discusses IRAP in The American Lawyer
Litigation partner Aidan Synnott was quoted in an article titled "Rethinking the Law Firm/Law School Relationship," which discusses Paul, Weiss client Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project and mentions the firm's involvement …
Paul, Weiss and The Legal Aid Society Present "Advising Micro-Entrepreneurs" CLE Program
- Nov 21, 2013
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Paul, Weiss and The Legal Aid Society Present "Advising Micro-Entrepreneurs" CLE Program
Corporate associate Frank Steinherr and Rolando Gonzalez of The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice Program co-chaired a CLE pro bono program titled "Advising Micro-Entrepreneurs."
Awards & Recognition
Karen King Receives NAPABA Pro Bono Award
- Sep 26, 2019
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Karen King Receives NAPABA Pro Bono Award
Litigation counsel Karen King has received the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) Pro Bono award.
Brad Karp Named Equality Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
- Sep 03, 2019
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Brad Karp Named Equality Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
Firm chairman Brad Karp was recognized as a 2019 “Equality Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Jay Topkis Posthumously Receives City Bar’s Norman J. Redlich Special Recognition Award
- Jul 25, 2019
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Jay Topkis Posthumously Receives City Bar’s Norman J. Redlich Special Recognition Award
On July 25, the New York City Bar Association Committee on Capital Punishment presented a Norman J. Redlich Special Recognition Award to Paul, Weiss in honor of former partner Jay Topkis, who devoted decades to ensuring the effective…
Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 26, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has once again included Paul, Weiss in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of…
BJ Jensen Receives On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award
- Jul 08, 2019
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BJ Jensen Receives On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award
Pro Bono Attorney BJ Jensen was recently named a top young lawyer by the American Bar Association.
Emily Goldberg Awarded an “Unsung Hero” Award From the New Jersey Law Journal
- Jun 12, 2019
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Emily Goldberg Awarded an “Unsung Hero” Award From the New Jersey Law Journal
Pro bono counsel Emily Goldberg was featured in a recent Q&A in the New Jersey Law Journal as one of five honorees recognized as “Unsung Heroes” in the state.
Brad Karp and Meredith Kane Named New York Trailblazer’s by New York Law Journal
- May 21, 2019
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Brad Karp and Meredith Kane Named New York Trailblazer’s by New York Law Journal
Firm chairman Brad Karp and real estate partner Meredith Kane were recognized as “New York Trailblazers” in the New York Law Journal’s inaugural list, which celebrates professionals who have made significant marks on the practice,…
Karen King Receives Thurgood Marshall Award
- Jun 25, 2019
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Karen King Receives Thurgood Marshall Award
Litigation counsel Karen King received this year’s Thurgood Marshall Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Service, awarded by the Federal Bar Council.
Roberto Finzi to Receive Equalizer Award
- May 20, 2019
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Roberto Finzi to Receive Equalizer Award
Litigation partner Roberto Finzi has been selected to receive the Equalizer Award at the Gideon’s Promise event, “A Night to Celebrate.”
Carl Reisner Receives IRAP’s Visionary Award
- May 07, 2019
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Carl Reisner Receives IRAP’s Visionary Award
Corporate partner Carl Reisner was honored at the International Refugee Assistance Project’s (IRAP) special evening, “IRAP Tonight with John Oliver,” which celebrated the vast network of students, lawyers, and others who help…
Paul, Weiss Receives Voices of Courage Award from WRC
- May 02, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Receives Voices of Courage Award from WRC
On May 2, Paul, Weiss was honored by the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) for its pro bono contributions and commitment to protecting the rights of women and children seeking safety in the United States.
Paul, Weiss Receives Pro Bono Leadership Award from the ACLU of New Jersey
- May 06, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Receives Pro Bono Leadership Award from the ACLU of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey awarded Paul, Weiss a Legal Leadership Award for the firm’s key role in one of the most influential immigrants’ rights cases during the Trump Administration.
Paul, Weiss Named to The National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List
- May 03, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Named to The National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List
Paul, Weiss has been included in The National Law Journal’s 2019 Pro Bono Hot List for its involvement in some of the most significant public interest matters of the past year.
D.C. Office Attorneys Featured on 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Apr 16, 2019
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D.C. Office Attorneys Featured on 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Forty-eight attorneys from the D.C. office have been recognized for their pro bono work in 2018.
Court Square Law Project Receives ABA Award for Legal Access
- Jan 28, 2019
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Court Square Law Project Receives ABA Award for Legal Access
The New York City Bar Association and CUNY Law announced that the Court Square Law Project, a pilot program founded by the City Bar and CUNY in 2016 with support from Paul, Weiss and 18 other leading New York law firms, has been named …
Paul, Weiss and Brad Karp Recognized in Financial Times “North America Innovative Lawyers” Report
- Dec 12, 2018
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Paul, Weiss and Brad Karp Recognized in Financial Times “North America Innovative Lawyers” Report
Paul, Weiss and firm chairman Brad Karp are recognized in the Financial Times’ 2018 “North America Innovative Lawyers” report.
Jessica Morton Receives “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award
- Dec 01, 2018
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Jessica Morton Receives “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award
Litigation associate Jessica Morton is a co-recipient of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Young Lawyers Section “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award.
Paul, Weiss Honored by Make the Road New York
- Nov 14, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored by Make the Road New York
Paul, Weiss was awarded Make the Road New York’s “With the Community” award at its annual Dignity, Community, and Power Awards.
Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit
- Nov 16, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit
Sanctuary for Families honored a team of attorneys from Paul, Weiss and O’Melveny & Myers at the Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit.
Karen King Receives Distinguished Advocate for Justice Award
- Oct 26, 2018
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Karen King Receives Distinguished Advocate for Justice Award
Counsel Karen King received the Distinguished Advocate for Justice Award at the annual gala of the Organization of Chinese Americas.
Brad Karp Named “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal
- Oct 10, 2018
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Brad Karp Named “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp was named the 2018 New York Law Journal “Attorney of the Year.”
Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Awards and Benefit
- Oct 02, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Awards and Benefit
A Paul, Weiss pro bono team was honored at the 2018 Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Awards and Benefit, hosted by SanctuaryA Paul, Weiss pro bono team was honored at the 2018 Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Awards and…
Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 25, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has placed Paul, Weiss fifth in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Paul, Weiss Honored by Immigration Equality at Safe Haven Awards
- May 24, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored by Immigration Equality at Safe Haven Awards
Paul, Weiss was one of three firms honored at the annual Safe Haven Awards hosted by Immigration Equality at Lincoln Center.
Kelley Cornish to Be Honored by Her Justice
- Apr 20, 2018
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Kelley Cornish to Be Honored by Her Justice
Her Justice will honor bankruptcy partner Kelley Cornish at its 25th anniversary photography auction and benefit at the Grand Hyatt Ballroom on May 3.
The Legal Aid Society Recognizes Paul, Weiss’s Pro Bono Contributions
- Oct 25, 2017
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The Legal Aid Society Recognizes Paul, Weiss’s Pro Bono Contributions
The Legal Aid Society recognized several Paul, Weiss attorneys and the firm as a whole at the 2017 Pro Bono Publico Awards for their pro bono contributions over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Aug 02, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has ranked Paul, Weiss third in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Paul, Weiss Honored at Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Event
- Jun 27, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Honored at Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Event
The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence honored Paul, Weiss on June 27 with its Richard W. Odgers Pro Bono Partner Award.
Providence House Honors Paul, Weiss as a “Corporate Good Neighbor”
- Jun 08, 2017
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Providence House Honors Paul, Weiss as a “Corporate Good Neighbor”
Paul, Weiss pro bono client Providence House honored the firm with its “Corporate Good Neighbor” award at its annual People of Hope Celebration.
Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Client Wins Pulitzer Prize for Panama Papers Exposee
- Apr 12, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Client Wins Pulitzer Prize for Panama Papers Exposee
Paul, Weiss pro bono client the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) won a Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting on April 10 for the Panama Papers probe.
Brad Karp Elected Chair of the Legal Action Center’s Board
- Apr 04, 2017
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Brad Karp Elected Chair of the Legal Action Center’s Board
The Legal Action Center Board of Directors unanimously elected Paul, Weiss chair Brad Karp as its third chairman in the organization's 45-year history.
Daniel Kramer Receives ADL's Human Relations Award
- Nov 17, 2016
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Daniel Kramer Receives ADL's Human Relations Award
Litigation partner Daniel Kramer was honored by the Anti-Defamation League with its Human Relations Award.
Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award
- Nov 15, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award
Paul, Weiss was honored with the inaugural Legal Advocate Award at the Brady Bear Awards gala in New York City.
Human Rights First Honors Paul, Weiss With Marvin Frankel Award
- Oct 19, 2016
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Human Rights First Honors Paul, Weiss With Marvin Frankel Award
Paul, Weiss was recognized for its pro bono asylum work on behalf of refugees at Human Rights First's 2016 Award Dinner with the Marvin Frankel Award.
Paul, Weiss Honored at Pro Bono Publico Awards
- Oct 05, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Honored at Pro Bono Publico Awards
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is honoring Paul, Weiss with its 2016 Pro Bono Publico Awards for outstanding service to the organization and its clients.
Julia Milne to Receive Jeremy G. Epstein Award From City Bar Justice Center
- Sep 29, 2016
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Julia Milne to Receive Jeremy G. Epstein Award From City Bar Justice Center
Real estate associate Julia Milne has been selected to receive the City Bar Justice Center's Jeremy G. Epstein Award for Pro Bono Service.
Paul, Weiss Honored as “Champion of Choice”
- May 10, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Honored as “Champion of Choice”
The National Institute for Reproductive Health recognized Paul, Weiss as a "Champion of Choice."
Paul, Weiss Named Law360 Pro Bono All Star
- Aug 30, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Named Law360 Pro Bono All Star
Paul, Weiss was recognized among Law360's 2015 Pro Bono All Stars. The award is presented to firms that have demonstrated a very strong commitment to pro bono work and dedicated substantial resources to high-impact cases crucial…
Paul, Weiss Honored at MFY Legal Services Annual Gala
- Jun 10, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Honored at MFY Legal Services Annual Gala
Paul, Weiss was recognized at MFY Legal Services's annual gala dinner benefit for our long-term commitment to working with MFY to secure justice for adult home residents. Litigation partners Andrew Gordon and Jacqueline Rubin…
Maria Vullo Receives Humanitarian Award From Interfaith Nutrition Network
- May 08, 2015
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Maria Vullo Receives Humanitarian Award From Interfaith Nutrition Network
Maria Vullo was given the 2015 Humanitarian Award by the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN). The INN operates a network of soup kitchens on Long Island and provides emergency housing and social services. Maria was honored…
Maria Vullo Honored by A Better Balance
- May 04, 2015
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Maria Vullo Honored by A Better Balance
Litigation partner Maria Vullo was honored by A Better Balance: The Work and Family Legal Center with its Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award. Maria was recognized for her career-long pro bono work in support of women and…
D.C. Office Recognized for Pro Bono Work
- Mar 30, 2015
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D.C. Office Recognized for Pro Bono Work
The Paul, Weiss Washington, D.C. office was recognized at a breakfast organized by the D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference's Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services for having 40 percent or more of our lawyers dedicate at…