Panama, December 1, 2023. For eleven consecutive years, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. In Panama, only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status, sharing honors with leading regional firms.
This distinction is granted annually by Latin Lawyer, who, together with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, investigates the institutionalization of the practice within the firms and the participation of their legal team.
In 2023, Morgan & Morgan reaffirms its commitment to offer legal advice to more than 25 non-for-profit organizations (NGOs) such as CAPADESO, Marea Verde, Dona Vida, Fundación Pro-Niños del Darién, Fundación Jesús Luz de Oportunidades, Fundación Oír es Vivir, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC), among others. Moreover, the firm advises two important laws regarding regarding the maritime sector and immigration law in Panama, and continue providing regular advice to Trust Law, Vance Center, and Red Pro Bono, attending several investigations on matters related to child violence, marriage, abuse, and sexual exploitation.
We are very proud of the 50 lawyers of the firm who participated in this program in 2023, contributing more than 675 hours of pro bono work.