SEEKING JUSTICE FOR ALL
Blank Rome is proud of our deep tradition of pro bono service , which traces its roots to one of the firm ’ s founding partners , Edwin P . Rome .
For 76 years , Blank Rome ’ s core values of respect for the individual , the community , and the law have driven and inspired our leadership in pro bono and community activities . Pro bono service is encouraged and supported across our firm through training , mentoring , and promoting a culture that recognizes the importance of ensuring that everyone has equal access to legal representation .
Under the leadership of Barry Abrams , Partner and Blank Rome Pro Bono Committee Chair , and Kathy E . Ochroch , Partner and Director of Pro Bono and Community Impact , our firm has a formal pro bono policy that requires each of our attorneys and paralegals to undertake at least 25 hours of pro bono service every year , with 75 hours encouraged . To help our attorneys and paralegals achieve this goal , Blank Rome works with them to identify pro bono opportunities that will be meaningful to each individual and assists with appropriate training and resources to support their endeavors . PRO BONO REPORT & COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT • 37