MEXICO CITY - February 2, 2023 - The Mexico City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was recognized as a Pro Bono Leading Light 2022 firm by the English publication Latin Lawyer and The Cyrus R. Vance Center for its outstanding work and pro bono efforts during 2022.
This recognition is awarded to law firms that have contributed significantly to strengthening of the pro bono culture in Latin America and have actively participated in the surveys conducted by this publication, regarding the institutionalization of the pro bono practice, the pro bono work and recent cases these firms have handled.
In 2022, Greenberg Traurig Mexico's legal team worked on more than 88 pro bono matters, dedicating approximately 5,000 hours to these cases, advising civil society organizations on corporate and labor issues, defending asylum seekers and refugees, and defending the right to freedom of expression by developing a special program focused on journalists and women human rights defenders who are persecuted.
"Greenberg Traurig has a strong social commitment that drives us to do our part to help guarantee of human rights and the rule of law in Mexico. This is a fundamental part of the firm's culture and we are very proud of our team's efforts to continue to make this possible," commented Daniela Reyes, associate and pro bono program coordinator of the Mexico City office.
"We are very pleased to be recognized for our continued pro bono work in Mexico. Greenberg Traurig has established a formal practice area, with processes, a vision and a mission, which has resulted in achieving 5,000 pro bono hours per year. Thanks to all in our Greenberg Traurig office who have participated in this effort”, said Victor Frías, shareholder in the Mexico City office.