Why It Matters Now
The rule of law in the U.S. is facing unprecedented attacks:
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Executive orders are targeting law firms, deterring pro bono participation
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Vulnerable clients are struggling to find representation, even for urgent civil rights cases
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Retired and unaffiliated attorneys want to help, but lack the infrastructure to do so
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Traditional pro bono models are breaking down—just when they’re needed most
PBLC fills this critical gap by enabling a new force of impact litigators to act—now.
Lawyers for Good Government’s Pro Bono Litigation Corps (PBLC) is meeting this moment with bold action. Under the leadership of retired Skadden partner Gary DiBianco and conflict resolution leader John Marks, the PBLC provides experienced, unaffiliated attorneys with the infrastructure and support they need to serve as primary counsel or co-counsel on high-impact constitutional litigation.
Read the New York Times article: L4GG.org/NYT
Learn more about the program: L4GG.org/PBLC
What We Do
The Pro Bono Litigation Corps is a fully supported litigation program that:
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Connects unaffiliated attorneys to high-impact constitutional cases
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Provides malpractice insurance, secure communications, and case infrastructure
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Coordinates case triage and intake across L4GG’s issue areas
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Aligns with L4GG’s mission to protect democracy, civil and human rights, and environmental justice
We’re building a strategic litigation program unlike any other—embedded within one of the country’s most effective pro bono networks.
Our Legal Focus Areas
We are prioritizing cases aligned with L4GG’s mission:
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Democracy and the Rule of Law: judicial independence, executive overreach, voting right
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Civil and Human Rights: reproductive rights, immigrant justice, LGBTQ+ protections
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Environmental Justice: defense of federal climate funding, community environmental healt