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“There is a call upon the legal profession to do a great work for this country.” Liskow embraces the sentiment reflected in Justice Brandeis’ comment as well as the American Bar Association’s exhortation to address the unmet legal needs of the indigent and disadvantaged population. We believe pro bono work is a civic and professional responsibility that is essential in order to advance the legal standing of diverse and historically underserved populations.

Overview

The firm fosters an environment in which individual lawyers are encouraged to embrace this responsibility through pro bono work. Not only do these efforts contribute to the fabric of our communities; pro bono initiatives provide rich experience for associates, enhancing a personal professional framework, as well as helping to equip them for service to clients. Each year, the firm presents one attorney with the Liskow Pro Bono Award in recognition of their outstanding community service and philanthropic work.

The firm is an active participant in many local non-profit organizations, including the Pro Bono Project and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, organizations which act as central coordinators of services to those in need. Additional matters are brought into the firm by individual attorneys, referrals from neighborhood clinics and referrals from the public and indigent defender offices.  Specific matters in which our lawyers are engaged vary widely, reflecting the differing interests and expertise of our attorneys.

Liskow also serves as panel counsel to the United States Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues.  On referral from the State Department, firm lawyers have represented parents in foreign countries whose children were abducted to the United States.  Liskow lawyers have enforced the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA) through the New Orleans federal court and obtained the return of abducted children.  Some of the children were obtained by consent through litigation, others required federal trial and appeal.

In 2021, Liskow & Lewis dedicated approximately 350 hours serving those in need.

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Liskow Pro Bono Award Recipient
Hayley M. Landry
As lawyers we have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented and provide them access to the one branch of government devoted completely to fairness. Also, pro bono endeavors allow me to pay homage to those who helped me, – and I’m thankful to be at a firm that supports and encourages pro bono.
Hayley M. Landry
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Liskow Pro Bono Committee Chair
Raymond T. Waid
Liskow lawyers take their professional and personal obligations seriously. Our clients rest easy knowing we’re on the job. These simple facts are true regardless of whether or not we’re profiting from our efforts.
Raymond T. Waid
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Recent Pro Bono Matters

  • The firm has long been a leading participant in United States District Judge Jay Zainey’s incredible pro bono project called HELP.  The program organizes law firms to handle legal consultation services at homeless shelters in the New Orleans area.
  • The firm adopts the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Resource Center one month each year.
  • Serves as conflict counsel for federal public defender’s office.
  • Landlord/tenant advice on a pro bono basis.
  • In Forma Pauperis Clinic hosted by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
  • Immigration and citizenship matter.
  • 1983 civil rights representation.
  • Represented homeowner in breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, unfair trade and practices claim.
  • Represented children in a succession matter.
  • Represented family in interdiction matter.
  • Post-conviction representation.
  • Represented tenant in wrongful eviction matter.
  • Legal advice on lease contracts, license agreements, and rental agreements.

Liskow’s Pro Bono Award Recipients

Each year, Liskow presents one attorney with the Liskow Pro Bono Award in recognition of their outstanding community service and philanthropic work. Award recipients include:

  • 2021 – Hayley Landry
  • 2020 – Trinity Morale

Pro Bono Podcasts

Pro Bono: Big Law, Business Lawyers and How They Make a Difference: Episode 2: Business Lawyers that Make a Difference – When Your Client Is on Death Row

Michael Rubenstein discussed his background and the importance of pro bono when it literally means “life or death” with Judge Elizabeth Stong. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

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    06.17.15
    A Liskow Team Obtains Dismissal of Deportation Proceedings Against Abandoned Child
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    04.07.15
    Holden and Waid Successfully Resolve International Child Abduction Case
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