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LEGAL

Pro Bono Program

Swords to Plowshares is proud to provide free legal services to veterans seeking access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and assistance with military discharge upgrade applications through the Department of Defense.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Connecting with the veteran community

Each year our attorneys help hundreds of veterans, but thousands more need legal assistance. The processes to obtain veterans benefits and correct military records can be complex and confusing to those without legal training. That is why in 2009, we launched the Pro Bono Program to increase our capacity to reach more low-income and homeless veterans.
2018 PRO BONO PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Since 2013, lawyers from Orrick’s Bay Area offices have been involved with Swords to Plowshares' Veterans Pro Bono Program. They have managed numerous full-scope cases seeking VA benefits and discharge upgrades, regularly staffed Legal Drop-in Clinics, and provided leadership for our Pro Bono Advisory Board.
Jason Flaherty, Partner & Pro Bono Advisory Board Member
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BECOME A PARTNER

Partner with us

Our Pro Bono Program offers both limited and full scope volunteer opportunities primarily through Legal Clinics, representation in military discharge upgrade applications, and records review. Our Pro Bono Coordinator is available to schedule clinic participation, give trainings, and provide ongoing case mentorship. For more information on the Pro Bono Program and firm involvement, please contact us below.
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THANK YOU

Our Dedicated Pro Bono Partners

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
  • Verizon Media (FKA Yahoo! Inc and also Oath)
  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
  • WilmerHale
  • Travelers Claim Legal Group
  • Splunk
  • Sidley Austin LLP
  • Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Salesforce
  • Ropes & Gray
  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • Perkins Coie LLP
  • Paypal
  • Paul Hastings LLP
  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP
  • Nixon Peabody
  • Morrison & Foerster LLP
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • Lyft
  • LinkedIn
  • Latham & Watkins LLP
  • Kirkland & Ellis
  • Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
  • Keker & Van Nest LLP
  • Jones Day
  • Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE)
  • Hanson Bridgett LLP
  • Greenberg Traurig
  • Google
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
  • Fenwick & West
  • Facebook
  • Duane Morris LLP
  • DLA Piper
  • Dentons
  • Covington & Burling LLP
  • Cooley LLP
  • Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
  • Clyde & Co
  • Chevron
  • Baker & McKenzie
  • Alston & Bird
  • Arnold & Porter