Fasken - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pro Bono Information

Pro Bono Information
Does your organization have a pro bono policy?	Yes
Does your organization track pro bono time?	Yes
Highlight pro bono work	We have a long had a tradition of pro bono legal support and we actively work to enhance our contributions to our communities and society through the provision of legal services on a pro bono basis. These efforts include: • Working to integrate our pro bono practice across the Firm into one pro bono framework • Improving our pro bono data governance structures • Affirming our pro bono commitment through long term relationships with organizations serving others including: Pro Bono Ontario, Thomson Reuters’ TrustLaw network and ProBono.org Fasken lawyers and students are encouraged to engage in pro bono services when they can, to give back to the community and to help build their legal skills. One of the main ways that students and junior lawyers do this is in BC is through Access Pro Bono legal services. A number of our lawyers also take on Pro Bono files as part of their practice and often get juniors involved in these files.
Is billable hour credit given for pro bono work?	Case-by-Case
Comments	All lawyers are encouraged to be involved in community service and to accept pro bono matters in accordance with the Firm's policy. Pro bono and community service work will be considered in a lawyer's evaluation.

Highlight Community Involvement	Fasken is also a significant contributor in communities across Canada, supporting nearly 200 charitable institutions. We have consistently been ranked as the top contributing law firm to charities and to community activities in Vancouver. https://www.fasken.com/en/firm/communityinvolvement#sort=relevancy Noteworthy initiatives supported in our BC Region in recent years include support for: - United Way - Great Vancouver Food Bank - YWCA - Empty Stocking Fund - Hoop-Law Society - Covenant House - BC Children's Hospital - Dr. Peter Aids Foundation - Union Gospel Mission - Surrey Food Bank