Local Steps to Global Impact–WLG | impact '24
Our firms are making a difference this year for WLG | impact '24. Learn more about each project by clicking on the links below. Firms completed projects throughout the year to coincide with their own CSR initiatives or seasonal needs.
*To read more, view photos, videos, and additional materials for a completed project, click on the linked title below the description.
Arnold & Porter
Arnold & Porter partnered with the American Bar Association to publish Environmental, Social, Governance: The Professional's Guide to the Law and Practice of ESG, designed to help companies (and those advising companies) navigate the challenging risks and opportunities associated with environmental, social, and governance issues today.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
As part of the WLG Impact 2024 initiative, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja will carry out the "Plastic-Free June and Plastic with Purpose" project, in which all its members will be called upon to fill bottles with hard-to-recycle and single-use plastic waste generated daily and collect them.
Chandler MHM Limited
Recently, CMHM hosted WLG | regional Bangkok '24, bringing together colleagues from 10 member firms with business interests in the Asia-Pacific region to expand their knowledge of law firm economics, operational strategies, and the art of collaborative client service. Attendees participated in a local CSR activity as part of WLG | impact's 2024 expansion to include in-person activities at WLG | regionals and WLG | summits.
Castrén & Snellman
Recently, Castrén & Snellman (C&S) hosted WLG | regional Helsinki '24, bringing together colleagues from 17 member firms with business interests in the EMEA region to expand their knowledge of law firm economics, operational strategies, and the art of collaborative client service. Attendees participated in a local CSR activity as part of WLG | impact's 2024 expansion, including in-person activities at WLG | regionals and WLG | summits.
CMS Switzerland
CMS Switzerland moved into a completely refurbished office building with zero emissions and signed an agreement with Mr. Green–a private company specializing in offices and household recycling.
Gianni & Origoni
Gianni & Origoni renews its commitment in the fight against gender violence and presents #UGUALEPERTUTTE, a project based on long-term initiatives. The aim is to counter the phenomenon of violence against women in all its forms with concrete actions as well as provide real and tangible support by identifying preventive tools and remedies.
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
As part of the program, the Istanbul Development Agency entered into a contract with an SPV that is wholly owned by the client, for the SPV to establish a program to reduce youth unemployment in Istanbul.
MinterEllison
MinterEllison has been appointed the pro bono lawyers for Australia's bid to host the Homeless World Cup 2026.
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Learn more about our latest volunteer initiative on behalf of three people with disabilities who could not move normally due to the poor condition of the floors in their homes.
Sayenko Kharenko
Sayenko Kharenko, in cooperation with the Breathe Charity Fund, organised charitable initiatives, which aimed to improve the quality of life for underprivileged communities and promote social welfare.
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing committed to buy reading licenses which the children need to participate in the program and recruit volunteer reading mentor to read with the children once a week. The reading licenses not only enable the children to read with their mentor but also give them access to more than 1000 books on the app.
World Law Group
As part of WLG | impact '24, World Law Group expanded the program to include in-person activities at WLG | regionals and WLG | summits.
WLG | regional New York '24: Did you know that the average family in the United States will spend nearly USD 600 per child in preparation for their back-to-school season? During WLG | regional New York '24, our delegates made a positive local impact through a backpack and supplies donation activity. Along with graciously offering space in their New York offices, Locke Lord LLP arranged this fantastic avenue to give back to our host community as part of WLG | impact.