Pro Bono Week takes place October 19-25, 2025.
Every year, Pro Bono Week reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: access to justice should never depend on one’s ability to pay. At Ayuda, we see this truth in action every day through the dedication, heart, and expertise of our pro bono program.
The Power of Partnership
Our legal program is better able to meet the immense needs of our immigrant community thanks to the extraordinary lawyers, law firms, and volunteers who give their time and talents to serve clients who might otherwise face the legal system alone. While we cannot serve everyone who seeks help, our pro bono partners make it possible for Ayuda to reach more people – navigating complex immigration cases, fighting for safety, and helping families secure the stability they deserve.
Pro bono work doesn’t just expand Ayuda’s reach – it amplifies the impact of compassion in our community. Each volunteer lawyer who takes a case helps us meet someone at a critical moment – offering hope, dignity, and justice.
Voices from Our Partners: McGuireWoods Attorneys Share Their “Why”
This Pro Bono Week, we’re honored to highlight two incredible attorneys from McGuireWoods, one of Ayuda’s longstanding pro bono partners. In the video below, they share what pro bono work means to them, how it has shaped their perspective on justice, and why they continue to give back through their practice.
Their reflections remind us that pro bono service is not just about providing legal help – it’s about standing with our neighbors, using our skills to make a difference, and finding purpose in service.
Expanding Access to Justice
The need for free, high-quality immigration legal representation has continued to grow. Through the partnership of our pro bono attorneys and law firms, Ayuda’s legal team is able to help more immigrants seek safety.
Pro bono service transforms more than cases – it transforms lives. It’s where compassion meets action, and where lawyers’ professional skills become a force for social good.
A Heartfelt Thank You
This Pro Bono Week, Ayuda celebrates every attorney, law firm, student, and partner who stands with us. Your work helps our clients find safety and stability, strengthens our legal program, and broadens access to justice.
Together, we are building a community rooted in empathy, courage, and action – one case at a time.
Happy Pro Bono Week and thank you for being part of Ayuda’s mission to make justice possible for everyone.
