Nelson Mullins is committed to serving the public welfare. In 2005, the firm received the John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award from the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association, and the William B. Spann, Jr. Award from the State Bar of Georgia, that organization’s highest pro bono honor.

In 1992, Nelson Mullins earned the ABA’s Pro Bono Publico Award, given annually to law firms for extraordinary contributions in providing legal services to the poor and disadvantaged. Nelson Mullins became a charter member of the Pro Bono Challenge in 1993, further evidence of its institutional commitment to pro bono services.

During the past two years, the firm dedicated more than 73,000 hours to pro bono services. Nelson Mullins' pro bono program is administered by a firm wide Pro Bono Committee and a full-time of counsel Pro Bono Coordinator.

The firm is committed to handling complex pro bono litigation, corporate matters and legislative advocacy, as well as individual pro bono representation. The firm has sponsored externships and fellowships with several agencies, including the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the South Carolina Center for Capital Litigation.

In 1997, to mark its own 100th year of service, Nelson Mullins established five centennial fellowships to fund the work of attorneys focusing exclusively on children's issues.

Video: An African Parable - From the closing arguments of the case of Abbeville County School District, et al. v. The State of South Carolina, et al. in Manning December 9, 2004.

Click here to download a copy of Nelson Mullins' 2007 Pro Bono Report.

Related links

JUSTGeorgia: www.justgeorgia.org.

Wills for Heroes: www.willsforheroes.org/

    Former First Lady Honors Stan Jones
    08-02-2007

    Three Nelson Mullins Paralegals Honored for Pro Bono Work
    05-24-2007

    George Cauthen Receives S.C. Appleseed Legal Justice Center 2007 Advocate of the Year
    05-09-2007

    Nelson Mullins Honors Three for Pro Bono Work
    04-18-2007

    Gift to Crisis Ministries Will Add Legal Project
    01-22-2007

    In Remembrance of September 11, 2001, Free Wills Offered to Heroes
    09-07-2007

    Attorneys Launch Effort to Provide Wills for Heroes
    06-07-2006

    Prisoner One Step Closer to Meeting Son Thanks to Nelson Mullins Attorneys
    05-16-2006

    Nelson Mullins Honors Four Attorneys for their Commitment to Pro Bono Work
    02-27-2006

    Verdict Handed Down in Abbeville School Funding Case
    12-29-2005

    Hayes Honored by Richland County Bar Association
    11-30-2005

    Wills For Heroes Program Benefits More than 165
    09-12-2005

    Morrison Receives Distinguished Service Award
    06-15-2005

    Georgia Bar to Recognize Nelson Mullins for Pro Bono Work
    05-12-2005

    Gordon to be Recognized by N.C. Bar Association
    05-05-2005

    Nelson Mullins Earns National Pro Bono Honor
    03-03-2005

    Nelson Mullins Honors Four for Commitment to Pro Bono
    03-02-2005

    Andrews to Receive S.C. Bar Pro Bono Award
    01-04-2005

    Gordon Honored by Missing Children's Center
    11-29-2004

    Nelson Mullins to Sponsor Legal Fellowship in N.C.
    11-18-2004

    Wills For Heroes Expanding into Charleston
    11-01-2004

    Nelson Mullins Receives Public Service Award
    10-27-2004

    Vanderbilt Named Pro Bono Coordinator for Nelson Mullins
    07-20-2004

    Nelson Mullins Honors Attorneys for Pro Bono Work
    03-08-2004

    Columbia Attorney Earns Florida Bar Honor
    01-30-2004

Case Studies

    Adequacy in Education

    Spotlighting the work of Chuck Hollowell

    Bridging Continents to Reunite Children, Parents

    Attorneys prosecute domestic violence cases on a pro bono basis

    Ensuring that the developmental needs of children are being addressed

    One of Sam's Many Legacies

    "Help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat."

    Anticipating the Needs of Children

    Wills for Heroes

Cases and Clients Referenced in Pro Bono Publico – A Retrospective

• Abbeville County School District, et al. vs. State of South Carolina, et al.
• Anti-Stalking Legislation, State of South Carolina
• Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. – TeamChild Atlanta
• Carechild e.V.
• Center for Capital LitigationCobb Housing, Inc.
• Cobb Housing, Inc.Crystal Engineering, Inc. vs. Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter, et al.
• Doe vs. State of South Carolina
• Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Southeast, Inc.
• George, Freddie B. vs. State of South Carolina
• Gift of Life Trust Fund
• Grand Strand Community Against Rape, Inc.
• Habitat for Humanity
• Horry County Department of Social Services vs. Doe
• Immigration and Naturalization Service – In Re Girma Taffesse Endris
• Innovate Alternatives for Women
• Jethroe, Sam et al. vs. Major League Baseball Pension Fund, et al.
• Lexington County, South Carolina – Department of Social Services vs. John Doe
• Lexington County, South Carolina – Guardian ad Litem Program
• Lynwood Park Community Development Corp.
• Mental Health Services in the State of Georgia
• Nelson Mullins Centennial Fellowships
• Newberry, Thomas vs. Georgia Department of Medical Assistance
• Palmetto Innocence Project
• Promoting Democracy in Zambia
• Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
• Richland County, South Carolina – Office of the Solicitor
• S., Alexander, et al. vs. Richard E. McLawhorn, et al.
• SSI Kids Disability Project
• Sanders, Brian – Representation for Parole
• Souper Bowl of Caring
• South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
• South Carolina Centers for Equal Justice
• South Carolina Local Rule 4001.2
• Street Center – Richmond, Virginia
• Town of Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
• Wills for Heroes

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