Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles Office Celebrates US 2022 Pro Bono Week

Our Los Angeles office makes an impact by advocating for vulnerable and marginalized populations in the greater Southern California region. From foster children to asylum seekers to immigrant detainees, our clients need access to justice that our teams provide. We support small businesses and nonprofits, and we represent clients in court-appointed matters from all the federal pro bono panels and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Read on to learn about some of our cases and how they affected the lawyers who delivered success.

Partnership with Alliance for Children’s Rights Unites Foster Children with Adoptive Parents

“There is so much joy and gratitude when you see a baby or child enveloped into a loving home. In that moment, their life is changed forever. The Alliance adoption process lets us do a small part of helping these, and so many other, stories come true.”

Kirsten Spira, Partner

Jenner & Block Lawyers Win Asylum for Indigenous Guatemalan

“Doing pro bono work has helped me develop and diversify my skillset and made me feel more connected to my community. Many people in the immigration system don’t have access to counsel, and many are here in Southern California. Providing legal services to one family in need was a gratifying experience that has driven me to help others in the immigration system who can’t afford counsel.”

Kristen Green, Associate

Collaboration with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Supports a Variety of Pro Bono Clients

“My work with LAFLA has allowed me to help clients across the greater Los Angeles area who may not otherwise have access to legal aid. It is an honor to help others navigate and make sense of a system that often does not make much sense.”

Alice Kim, Associate

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles Office Celebrates US 2022 Pro Bono Week

Our Los Angeles office makes an impact by advocating for vulnerable and marginalized populations in the greater Southern California region. From foster children to asylum seekers to immigrant detainees, our clients need access to justice that our teams provide. We support small businesses and nonprofits, and we represent clients in court-appointed matters from all the federal pro bono panels and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Read on to learn about some of our cases and how they affected the lawyers who delivered success.

Partnership with Alliance for Children’s Rights Unites Foster Children with Adoptive Parents

“There is so much joy and gratitude when you see a baby or child enveloped into a loving home. In that moment, their life is changed forever. The Alliance adoption process lets us do a small part of helping these, and so many other, stories come true.”

Kirsten Spira, Partner

Jenner & Block Lawyers Win Asylum for Indigenous Guatemalan

“Doing pro bono work has helped me develop and diversify my skillset and made me feel more connected to my community. Many people in the immigration system don’t have access to counsel, and many are here in Southern California. Providing legal services to one family in need was a gratifying experience that has driven me to help others in the immigration system who can’t afford counsel.”

Kristen Green, Associate

Collaboration with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Supports a Variety of Pro Bono Clients

“My work with LAFLA has allowed me to help clients across the greater Los Angeles area who may not otherwise have access to legal aid. It is an honor to help others navigate and make sense of a system that often does not make much sense.”

Alice Kim, Associate

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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Event

Associate Steven Arango to Speak at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair

On September 18, Associate Steven Arango will speak on a panel at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair (VLCF), the only legal career fair in the United States dedicated to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.

September 18, 2026

Publications

In American Banker, Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon Weighs in on OCC's Handling of Fintech Bank Charter Applications

Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon spoke with American Banker about how the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is approaching bank charter applications from fintechs, amid a growing wave of companies seeking charters from federal regulators.

August 18, 2026

Event

Partner David Greenwald to Speak at PLI Program on Privilege and AI

On August 17, David Greenwald will speak at "Fitting New “Tech” Into the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection," a virtual program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).

August 17, 2026