Legal Skill in Service of Community
At Smith Gambrell & Russell, we believe legal expertise should serve not just our clients, but our communities. Our pro bono work extends the same sophisticated counsel we provide to businesses – strategic insight, practical solutions and committed partnership – to individuals and organizations who couldn't otherwise afford it.
Our attorneys contribute thousands of pro bono hours annually across a range of critical needs: helping immigrants navigate complex legal systems, supporting small nonprofits with corporate governance, providing legal aid to veterans, assisting individuals with housing disputes, and advocating for access to justice in our court systems.
This work matters to us for several reasons. First, it's simply the right thing to do. We have skills that can change lives and we take that responsibility seriously. Second, it connects us to our communities in meaningful ways, grounding our practice in the real-world impact of legal systems. And third, it develops our attorneys – pro bono work often requires creative problem-solving, quick learning and the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
We don't approach pro bono as charity or obligation. We approach it as a partnership – bringing the same responsiveness, expertise and commitment to our pro bono clients that we bring to our paying clients. Because everyone deserves access to legal counsel when their rights, their families or their futures are at stake.
