The annual TrustLaw Awards celebrated remarkable pro bono projects undertaken by legal teams with NGOs and social enterprises around the world.
This year’s nominees exemplify the vital work the TrustLaw network does to advance human rights, foster inclusive economies, and promote media freedom across the globe. For more information on the criteria for each award category, please click here.
At this year’s event on the 16 May 2023, we awarded three outstanding pro bono projects, in addition to the International law firm, Regional law firm, In-house legal team, and the esteemed Lawyer of the Year award.
Below is a video on the impact of pro bono featuring some of this year’s nominees. You can also take a look at the event's brochure here.
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Winners
Meet our 2023 winners
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TrustLaw Impact Award 2023
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TrustLaw Collaboration Award 2023
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TrustLaw Powered by Pro Bono Award 2023
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International Law Firm of the Year Award
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Regional Law Firm of the Year Award
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In-House Legal Team of the Year
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Lawyer of the Year Award
Nominees
Meet the finalists for the 2023 TrustLaw Awards.
Impact Award
This Award recognises an outstanding legal research project that has led to demonstrable change and significant outcomes.
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Policy reform on pretrial detention safeguards in commonwealth
CHRI received legal assistance from K&L Gates LLP, Allen & Overy LLP, Nyoh Law Chambers and Shearman & Sterling LLP to draft a comparative research report on the existing legal frameworks in commonwealth countries that govern pretrial safeguards, detention and access to legal aid.
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Understanding the rights of undocumented migrant women in the EU
The ENoMW received legal assistance from Hogan Lovells International LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Uría Menéndez - Proença de Carvalho, Linklaters LLP and Selma Korichi to draft a comparative research report on the EU legal frameworks relating to the fundamental rights of undocumented migrant women.
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Legal reform on data protection laws in Argentina
Democracia en Red received assistance from Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, KLA Advogados, Gomez Pinzón Abogados, Dentons LLP, ObradorDigital, Hogan Lovells International LLP, DLA Piper, Goebel & Muthspiel and Cervieri Monsuarez to conduct legal research and develop a memo on proposed changes to the data protection laws in Argentina.
Collaboration Award
This Award showcases highly effective working relationships between pro bono providers and recipients that exemplify the power and best practices of pro bono.
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Improving legal frameworks on firearm ownership and safety in South Africa
Gun Free South Africa received legal assistance from Norton Rose Fulbright, ALN, Mweshi Banda & Associates, TASLAF Advocates, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Philippi Prietocarrioza Ferrero DU & Uria, Machado Meyer, and F5 to produce a comparative research memo and legal analysis on the laws governing firearm ownership and safety.
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Advice on PPE for journalists working in Ukraine
The Committee to Protect Journalists received legal assistance from Hogan Lovells International LLP, Allen and Overy LLP and Turcan Cazac who collaborated on a guide offering advice on personal protective equipment for journalists crossing borders into Ukraine.
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Researching best practices on climate change regulations in South America
Sustentabilidad sin Fronteras received legal assistance from Baker & McKenzie, Eversheds Sutherland LLP, Ferrere Abogados, Muñoz Tamayo y Asociados, Hogan Lovells International LLP, Allende & Brea, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho and Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados who produced a memo on the existing climate change laws/regulations in 7 countries.
Powered by Pro Bono Award
This Award recognises an NGO or social enterprise that has used pro bono legal advice to scale up their operations, improve the delivery of their social mission or pivot their activities to make a greater impact.
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Investing to create a more equitable and sustainable world
Calvert Impact received legal support from Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas, Ritch. Mueller y Nicolau, SC, Central Law, Fiorio, Cardozo & Alvarado, Robalino, Consortium Legal, Navarro Amador & Asociados, Morgan & Morgan, Dentons LLP, Oficina OMG and Simmons & Simmons LLP on advisory projects between 2021-22.
