Stroock Pro Bono Head On Firms Confronting Legal Aid Crisis By
Justin Wise | July 25, 2021, 8:02 PM EDT The importance of pro bono work from the U.S. legal industry was thrown into stark relief at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the demand for legal services on problems from housing to unemployment insurance spiked. Timing has become critical over the past year. It isn t enough for a firm to commit resources to certain legal needs; it needs to be done quickly, said Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP attorney Kerry Cooperman.
Kerry Cooperman
Cooperman in May became the director of Stroock s Public Service Project, a national pro bono program whose core focuses include housing, education, family law, nonprofits and small businesses, as well as anti-racism and immigration work. The program partners with legal aid organizations and others, in addition to leading clinics and taking on individual matters.