Lowenstein Sandler Releases 2025 Pro Bono Report, Highlighting Firm's Continued Commitment to Legal Advocacy, Impact Litigation, and Community Partnerships

Lowenstein Sandler has released its 2025 Pro Bono Report, showcasing the firm's extensive pro bono efforts over the previous year and the extraordinary commitment of its lawyers and professional staff.

In 2025, the firm dedicated 28,064 hours to pro bono work, served 776 pro bono clients, and averaged 68 pro bono hours per lawyer, bringing its cumulative total to more than 600,000 pro bono hours over the past 29 years.

"Pro bono has been woven into the fabric of our culture as a critical component of Alan Lowenstein's vision for the firm," says Jonathan C. Wishnia, Managing Partner. "It is central to who we are as an institution and as individuals."

"Pro bono work is and will always be at the heart of Lowenstein," says Alexander Shalom, Chair of the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest. "In 2025, underrepresented communities needed more help than ever, and our lawyers were ready to use their skills and passion to assist. We were not afraid to help immigrants navigating years of uncertainty or individuals seeking second chances after decades of incarceration. We continued to work closely with our legal service partners, and, together, achieved meaningful progress."

The 2025 Report features numerous stories of clients whose lives have been transformed as a result of Lowenstein's pro bono representation, including:

• "Selena," a trafficking survivor from Honduras who, after nearly a decade of legal proceedings, was granted asylum in 2025 in a decision setting precedent for survivors of gender-based violence and gang persecution
• "Jane," an incarcerated transgender woman who was abruptly transferred to a men's facility and told she would no longer receive critical medical care following a 2025 Executive Order, prompting the firm to join GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and the National Center for LGBTQ Rights in filing federal lawsuits that secured a court order blocking the transfers and restoring medical care
• BrightStreet Financial, a nonprofit dedicated to helping historically underserved entrepreneurs access capital that the firm helped incorporate
• Sammy Moore whose story of redemption after decades of incarceration illustrates the transformative impact of the firm's clemency and resentencing work alongside the ACLU of New Jersey.
  
  

Lowenstein's pro bono practice encompasses direct representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and transactional support for mission-driven organizations-all aimed at strengthening communities and improving access to justice. "We are so grateful to our pro bono clients for placing their trust in us," says Natalie J. Kraner, partner and Legal Director of the center. "During this time when resources for nonprofits are scarce, the persistence of our legal services partners and the generosity of our colleagues across the firm have helped the Center for Public Interest make a tangible difference in many people's lives."

Access a digital version of the 2025 Pro Bono Report at this link. A PDF version is available here.

About the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest
From its founding, Lowenstein Sandler has been committed to advancing the public interest and serving communities in need. The Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest embodies this commitment, directing the firm's strong pro bono program and other forms of civic and philanthropic engagement. Through these efforts, the center addresses significant social problems and offers meaningful assistance to low-income and other marginalized people, along with the organizations that advocate for and support them. This work engages the full range of the firm's talents and reflects the core values that imbue all of the firm's efforts: to perform work of the highest quality in a manner that maximizes results for our clients and causes.

About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with around 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.