McDermott Chosen as the CAIR Coalition's Law Firm of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 4, 2008) — McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that the Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition (CAIR Coalition) has chosen the Firm as its Law Firm of the Year in recognition of the Firm's outstanding commitment to providing legal services to detained immigrants. The Firm will be honored at the CAIR Coalition's annual fall event which will be held on October 22 at the law firm of Jones Day.
"I would like to extend congratulations to all McDermott attorneys that have worked so tirelessly and well on behalf of the immigrant community. You are making a difference in our community, and the Firm is very proud of you and your work," commented Bobby R. Burchfield, co-partner-in-charge of the Firm's Washington, D.C. office.
CAIR Coalition brings together community groups, pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and immigrants from the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland working to ensure that all immigrants are treated with fairness, dignity and respect for their human and civil rights. CAIR Coalition's mission is to serve as the primary source of legal assistance for detained immigrants and asylum seekers in the Washington metropolitan area and to strengthen and support the work of its Coalition members. For more information go to http://www.caircoalition.org.
McDermott Will & Emery recognizes and appreciates the need to give back to the communities of which it is a part, assisting those who are unable to afford legal services. It strongly encourages its lawyers and staff to participate in pro bono activities, volunteer services and charitable activities. Its Pro Bono & Community Services Committee seeks to ensure that the same Firm standards of quality, service and care that are given to its paying clients are also afforded to those it serves on a pro bono basis. The people of McDermott Will & Emery understand their unique obligations as lawyers to enhance the lives of those in need and are committed to ensuring that low-income and disadvantaged individuals have access to justice.
