Pro Bono

“To what greater object, to what greater character, can we aspire as lawyers than to assist the helpless and friendless in a worthy cause? I say there is none. To devote your skill and energy to the plight of another, without the promise of a material reward for oneself, is what sets us apart as professionals.”

John Adams, 1761

Devoting time and professional skill to public service is a hallmark of the legal profession. AILA offers resources to assist members to locate opportunities as well as incorporate such service into their practices.

If you are an AILA member interested in obtaining more information about AILA's Pro Bono activities, please review the resources below or feel free to contact AILA Pro Bono Associate Susan Timmons. If you are not a member but seek advice or information about your situation, please contact our lawyer referral service or a pro bono legal service provider in your area.

  • Pro Bono in the News
    Be inspired! Find out about the pro bono work of other immigration attorneys around the country. Join them in these efforts to improve your community.
  • Resources to Support Your Efforts
    Contains links to national and local immigration-related agencies and organizations, an archive of the Pro Bono Newsletter, and inspirational articles featuring non-profit organizations working with immigrants on the grassroots level. Read about how one chapter rocketed its pro bono program to new heights!
  • AILA Pro Bono Partnerships
    Help sustain the organizations that AILA has pledged to support. Learn how you can assist detained asylum seekers in south Texas, represent an unaccompanied immigrant child, or screen cases for appeal to the BIA.
  • Current Pro Bono Projects
    Read about ongoing AILA pro bono projects as well as special initiatives the 2006-2007 AILA Pro Bono Committee is developing for implementation on both a national and local level.
  • Chapter Pro Bono Opportunities
    Volunteer locally to strengthen your community. Use this guide to find an organization where your unique skills will shine. Make a difference today!