What is Pro Bono?

Pro bono work is the kind of work that all lawyers are ready to perform for free, with a component of social commitment and social responsibility. Many of us are fortunate enough to have paid employment. However, there are those who cannot access quality legal defense or even any defense at all. We are all called to fill that gap and give back to our community what we have received.

Our Figures

20

Hours per lawyer

1727

Total hours in 2023

+1500

Families impacted

Awards & Recognitions

probono leading lights 2023
Probono-2022
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Emblematic cases

Sodalitium case

Sodalitium case

Defense of 5 former members of this Christian association who reported their founder, Luis Fernando Figari, for conspiracy to commit a crime, kidnapping, and severe psychological harm.
Jesuits Peru

Jesuits Peru

We advised them in the implementation of the compliance and transparency program for their congregation, Fe y Alegría schools, and the Inspira shelter.

Transgener Association

Transgener Association

Feminist Organization for the Human Rights of Trans People that we advise in the fight and guarantee of their labor rights, among others related to the trans community.
Accusation against former congressperson

Accusation against former congressperson

Defense of a congressional office worker who allegedly was sexually abused by a former congressperson, which has been impeached and disqualified from public work.

Alliances

Pro Bono Alliance

Non-profit civil association established on November 21, 2013, with the purpose of promoting pro bono work in Peru. It serves as a meeting point between lawyers and individuals in vulnerable situations and/or organizations that assist such individuals, promoting the provision of legal services with a high standard of quality. Currently, the Pro Bono Alliance coordinates a network of 16 lawyers’ organizations and more than 200 civil society organizations.

TrustLaw

TrustLaw is the global pro bono network of the Thomson Reuters Foundation that connects high-impact NGOs and social enterprises focused on creating social and/or environmental change with top law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide, providing them with free legal assistance while promoting press freedom, inclusive economies, and human rights. Currently, TrustLaw has a community of over 6,500 members in more than 190 countries.

Our firm has recognized the importance of pro bono work since its inception. It is in our DNA, embedded in our values.

José Ugaz

Founding Partner