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THE
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CENTER

The Vance Center provides pro bono legal representation to civil society organizations worldwide, engaging hundreds of law firms and lawyers across borders to expand access to justice and support an ethically active legal profession.

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Areas Of Practice

We provide high-quality, pro bono legal representation worldwide to dozens of NGOs and international governmental bodies across four programmatic areas: the environment, human rights and access to justice, institutional integrity, and public interest reporting.

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Our Initiatives

The Vance Center implements innovative initiatives designed to provide systemic support for public interest law, strengthen a global culture of pro bono practice, and reduce barriers to a more diverse, equitable legal field.

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June 6, 2025

City Bar Statement of Concern Regarding the Foreign Agents Law in El Salvador

The Vance Center signed on to a statement by the New York City Bar Association expressing serious concern about the approval and implementation of El Salvador's proposed Foreign Agents Law and... Read More

June 3, 2025

City Bar Statement Expressing Concern over New Law in Zimbabwe Imposing Restrictions on Civil Society Organizations

The Vance Center signed on to a statement by the New York City Bar Association expressing serious concern about the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act and calling on Zimbabwe'... Read More

May 26, 2025

Vance Center Recognizes 8 Firms at 2025 Michael Cooper Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence

On May 21, the Vance Center hosted its 10th annual Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence, recognizing the pro bono achievements of seven Vance Center Committee firms and a special r... Read More

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