Investor Presentaiton
a. Pro Bono Program
Baker
McKenz
Additionally, we collaborate with the three most recognized
clearing-houses in the country (Appleseed, Centro Mexicano
Pro Bono, and Fundación Barra Mexicana), which allows us to
channel our efforts and focus the support we provide, through
legal advice and training. These instances provide us with pro
bono cases to assist specific projects for the benefit of civil
society organizations, vulnerable groups, and social enterprises.
The aforementioned clearing-houses provide us with relevant
information, based on evaluations and validations previously
carried out by them and other administrations. María del Rosario
Lombera, partner of the Firm, participates in the Board of
Directors of Appleseed and the Mexican Pro Bono Center.
Metrics:
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FY18
FY19
FY20
Hours
1,063
1,657
2,251
Participants
Projects
95
92
120
24
51
70
Our mission is to provide free, high-quality legal services to
the people in most need through associations and institutions
that have support programs and encourage a culture of
public service.
Since 2009, we have the Pro Bono Committee that coordinates
and supervises all the activities we carry out in relation to pro
bono legal work. Likewise, the Committee establishes relations
with other offices, external organizations and international
associations with the purpose to share best practices, join
regional movements, and bring pro bono work closer to
different stakeholders. Currently, the Committee is led by
María del Rosario Lombera, partner of the Firm.
"The Firm's Pro Bono Program is one of the first steps we
took more than ten years ago towards the concept of
Corporate Social Responsibility in Mexico. Being part of
national and international movements and standards to
regulate pro bono legal work has allowed us to better
channel our efforts and focus support for the common
good and the strengthening of the rule of law in our country."
Maria del Rosario Lombera, Partner
Pro Bono Committee Leader
Pro Bono Work Policy
During the period covered by this report, we updated the
Guidelines for Pro Bono Work in Mexico; thus, we have
established a new aspirational target of hours. Each fee earner
aims to add up to 40 hours of pro bono work each year. These
hours are part of their annual productivity goal.
The hours invested in
pro bono work during
FY19 and FY20 represented
$1,017,323, due to the time
provided by our attorneys
for different matters, as
well as for training.View entire presentation