The talents, passion and energy of our 2,000+ McDermott family help bring about positive change to others around the globe. Together we help the less fortunate obtain access to justice, promote diversity and inclusion, further the cause of environmental sustainability and engage in volunteer and philanthropic activities.

We provide critical pro bono legal assistance to underrepresented persons in our communities. We also work to advocate legal and social change around the world through our collaboration with nonprofits, non-governmental organizations and social enterprises.

In partnership with local and nationwide organizations, our lawyers donate their skills and time in an array of matters including asylum, civil rights, family law, criminal defense and other pressing societal issues. Click each image below to read a few of our representative matters.