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Harper Grey LLP - Vancouver, British Columbia
Pro Bono Information
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Pro Bono Information |
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| Does your organization have a pro bono policy? | Yes |
| Does your organization track pro bono time? | Yes |
| Highlight pro bono work |
We are proud of the thousands of hours our lawyers and students have devoted to pro bono legal service and are grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to the community around us in such a positive and rewarding way.
Consistent with our long term commitment to community service, Harper Grey has a coordinated, professional and meaningful pro bono program. Stemming from pro bono publico, “for the public good”, the purpose of pro bono service within our firm is two-fold. To serve people or organizations in need and facilitate access to justice that they might otherwise be denied. And to use our skills and time to preserve, protect and defend the rule of law. While pro bono work gives our people the chance to share their knowledge and experience it also gives us an opportunity to mentor and develop the lawyering skills of our junior lawyers and students. Our focus is always on achieving the same level of excellence in our pro bono work as in everything else we do. We are proud of the thousands of hours our lawyers and students have devoted to pro bono legal service and are grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to the community around us in such a positive and rewarding way. Our dedicated Pro Bono Committee is responsible for establishing policy and coordinating opportunities. They are committed to facilitating and encouraging pro bono work by our lawyers, both for individuals and for non-profit organizations. Harper Grey lawyers volunteer their time and expertise to many causes and organizations. Our lawyers regularly perform pro bono work on behalf of marginalized groups. We provided pro bono counsel for autistic children seeking funded treatment in a case that went to the Supreme Court of Canada, resulting in a number of legislative changes. We also provided pro bono counsel at the Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry, representing the interests of aboriginal women. Our work is not limited to high profile matters. A number of our lawyers donate their time on an ongoing basis to several free legal clinics in and around Vancouver. These legal clinics provide assistance to people to whom fair and equal access to our justice system would otherwise be unavailable. In recent years, our lawyers have provided pro bono counsel to a family seeking coverage for treatments related to their daughter’s disability; taken pro bono cases for families to assist them with property related disputes and human rights matters; done volunteer work with Focus Humanitarian Assistance; helped organize a public pro bono event; and participated in fundraising events for the Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society. |
| Is billable hour credit given for pro bono work? | Case-by-Case |
| Comments | The firm has a specific Pro Bono file policy. |
| Highlight Community Involvement |
Committed to Community
Harper Grey is committed to making our community a better place to live. This stems from our desire to not only be good corporate citizens but neighbours, coaches, parents, teachers and leaders engaged in genuinely helping others. We have been an integral part of the community since we opened our doors and our hearts in 1907 and have long been associated with a wide range of philanthropic activity. We take pride in the lasting difference we have made in the lives and communities where we live and practice law through our long history of community service, charitable giving and sponsorships. And we are grateful for the opportunities to give back to the communities that support our firm. As a community-based law firm giving back is ingrained in our culture. We believe that giving more than money creates a greater impact. While we certainly do support many fundraising initiatives, money is not the only way to be classified as philanthropic; donating time and skills are just as valuable, if not more. Supporting Outreach Our lawyers and staff are encouraged to volunteer both their time and knowledge and engage in community organizations and events that they believe in and are passionate about. Major Community and Civic Support While we have a strong presence in our communities, we often work quietly behind the scenes without fanfare. We support important changes in our communities through donating our skills and knowledge as members of boards or in other leadership positions to charitable, cultural and civic organizations. Legal Community and Education Support We also contribute to the legal community. Our lawyers have a tradition of holding posts in the CBA and supporting other continuing legal education organizations. We provide legal education support including scholarship programs and donations to advance the study of law and several of our lawyers give their time to teach at various law schools. Sponsorships & Charitable Giving Through a variety of sponsorships and charitable gifts, Harper Grey continues to make a difference across a platform of organizations that support many services including healthcare, the arts, social service, the environment, sports and children. We give our philanthropy to a host of worthy organizations each year. |
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Announcements
One of the leading law firms in Western Canada, Vancouver’s Harper Grey has been a part of the local legal landscape for more than a century. We are proud of our 117-year history and the role that we have played and continue to play in the shaping of our province’s laws. We have a long tradition of excellence & an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality legal work and counsel. Our commitment is to deliver top-quality legal work with a diverse team of skilled lawyers, known for their leadership and expertise. We prioritize transparent communication, honesty, and trust, ensuring timely and informed decision-making for our clients.
Harper Grey’s size and diversity of practice allow us to represent a broad spectrum of clients including private individuals, large institutional organizations, emerging businesses, and mature companies spanning a range of industries. We are routinely recognized as one of British Columbia’s leading law firms, and proudly boast some of the top practitioners in the country. We offer the breadth of expertise you would expect from a national firm with the agility and personalized responsive client service of a regional firm. Our reach is expanded through our membership with TAG Alliances, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms that allows us to serve clients across the globe.
Committed to corporate responsibility, Harper Grey has been an integral part of the community since we opened our doors in 1907. Our approach to corporate responsibility goes beyond responsible corporate citizenship and stems from our genuine desire to make a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of others and our communities.
Our firm is guided by our core values - excellence, client service, integrity, mentorship and community engagement.
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