The list acknowledges the contributions of lawyers from firms and organisations in providing pro bono work. ‘Pro bono’ work is legal advice and/or services undertaken for the public at no cost.
The list comprises barristers and solicitors who have dedicated 25 hours or more to unpaid legal assistance over the past year and features a total of 3,760 barristers and solicitors.
Rothera Bray partners Joanne Millward and Rebecca Emeleus and solicitor Emily Sherwood from our Family Law team have been recognised. From our Wills and Probate team, senior associate solicitors Eleanor Robinson and Ruth Tarr are also included, as is solicitor Jasmin Marshall.
The Pro Bono Recognition List was published for the first time this year. It’s supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council and all major pro bono organisations under the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.
Pro bono work – often undertaken by lawyers for individuals and charities unable to afford legal help – is separate from the legal aid system. It serves as a crucial support mechanism for those in need. The Pro Bono Recognition List aims to acknowledge the often-overlooked efforts of these lawyers.
In a statement issued on the day the recognition list was published, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, a patron of the Pro Bono Recognition List, stated:
“Pro bono is not a substitute for legal aid, but it is a valuable part of our system of justice, working alongside the advice sector. The judiciary sees first-hand how pro bono advice and representation help those who might not otherwise receive legal assistance. I hope that recognition on the List encourages the legal profession to continue its commitment to providing pro bono help to those in need.”
