In this edition of Matters That Matter, we honor the
many lawyers who have dedicated their time to important pro bono
causes. This month, we highlight a variety of worthy projects, such
as protecting the freedom to express political viewpoints, advising
an organization on their platform to eliminate plastic water
bottles from the world, and helping an entrepreneur share her love
of healthy baking with others. These are just a few examples of the
many ways our lawyers are living out our proud pro bono tradition
every day.
Investigating Fair Treatment of FBI Agents In Lieu of Political
Viewpoints
Washington, D.C. litigators Bob Litt and Sophie Cash recently filed a Freedom
of Information Act lawsuit against the FBI on behalf of the editors
of Lawfare, a prominent blog on national
security issues. The suit charges the FBI with failing to respond
to Lawfare's requests for information regarding the FBI's
discipline of employees for making political comments about