2014 PRO BONO

Letter from the
Chair & Managing Partner
Dear Clients & Friends of the Firm:
As lawyers, we have the unique ability and
responsibility to ensure that everyone, regardless
of circumstance or means, has access to justice.
A commitment to public service is a major
component of our firm culture, thanks in part to Bob Dell, who retired at the end of 2014 after
20 years as the Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins, as well as the individual
contributions of thousands of lawyers and other Latham personnel around the globe.
Each year, our lawyers and professional staff take on matters in nearly every area of public interest
law, including veterans’ rights, asylum and immigration, domestic violence, Holocaust reparations,
anti-human trafficking, prisoners’ rights, microfinance and social entrepreneurialism, children, and
civil rights. The legal services needs of the world’s most vulnerable individuals are staggering.
In the pages that follow, you will read about some of our many efforts to address those needs.
A successful pro bono program is no different than a successful commercial practice, in that our
lawyers strive to identify new opportunities that will make a substantial impact for our clients.
Our accomplishments on the pro bono front are a great source of pride for all of us at the firm.
This year, in recognition of Bob’s paramount role in creating Latham’s pro bono program, the firm
established the “Robert M. Dell Prize for Extraordinary Pro Bono Service,” to be given annually to
a Latham lawyer who makes exceptional contributions to pro bono service. Bob has always been
a true believer in the importance of pro bono to our profession and our firm, and we are thrilled to
celebrate his legacy in this way.
I am honored to share the 2014 Pro Bono Annual Review with you, and I am wholeheartedly
committed to nurturing and supporting the pro bono program at Latham & Watkins.
Sincerely,
William H. Voge
Chair and Managing Partner
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Latham & Watkins • 2014 Pro Bono Annual Review