Pro Bono

Providing Value and Creating Positive Change

At Hinckley Allen, we are more than just a law firm — we’re a community of dedicated advocates with an unwavering commitment to drive positive change for our clients and communities. We’re here to help you navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and build a brighter future together.

Our promise is clear — we will work with our community members and partners to provide accessible legal services while promoting justice for all.

Our Purpose

At Hinckley Allen, our mission is to offer high-quality legal services and achieve successful outcomes — for individuals, organizations, communities, and the public good. By donating our time, talent, and resources, we’re pursuing unencumbered access to legal assistance.

Our Commitment to Our Communities

Hinckley Allen Cares is more than our philosophy — it’s a commitment engrained in our culture. With an emphasis on support, empowerment, and positive environments, our pro bono work is an extension of Hinckley Allen Cares.

Each month, I provide volunteer legal services with Adirondack Women’s Bar Association’s Domestic Violence Clinic, supporting survivors as they navigate legal challenges related to orders of protection, custody, housing, and finances while they work to heal and rebuild their lives. Most consults last less than an hour, and in that short amount of time, attorneys can make a significant impact with their counsel and experience.”
Janelle A. Pelli Associate

Our pro bono work creates an immeasurable impact on our community members, small businesses, and our Firm. I'm honored to give back and offer my expertise to help local businesses thrive.”
Alexander P. Montgomery Partner

Our commitment to pro bono work eliminates barriers to essential legal assistance, and provides clients with access to critical legal advice and guidance. I am proud to work at a firm that promotes positive stewardship for our communities.”
Jared L. Shwartz Partner

I’m honored to serve as a Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney and advocate of the Women’s Bar Foundation. By serving our communities, we are building a brighter future together.”
Michelle R. Peirce Partner

Our Promise in Practice

Supporting Survivors: Partnership with The Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project

Our firm is proud to support The Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project for Domestic Abuse Survivors through our pro bono representation of victims of domestic violence. This work is designed to empower domestic violence survivors by giving them a voice in their abuse prevention hearings and family law cases.

Improving Our Community and Our Environment: The Climate Beacon Project Inc.

Our firm contributed to the launch of a new nonprofit organization in Massachusetts, The Climate Beacon Project Inc. The team established the charitable corporation, implemented governance policies, and assisted in the organization’s application for tax-exempt status.

Closing Gaps and Improving Access with Key Partners

Our partnership with the GK Fund provides pro bono legal services to all GK Fund grantees.

The GK Fund is a nonprofit organization working to close the racial wealth gap by facilitating access to capital, technology, and mentorship to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) small business founders and owners.

Our attorneys offer access to services in many of our practice areas, including intellectual property and corporate matters.

Trademark and Intellectual Property Guidance to Tech Start-Up

We supported a local Massachusetts tech start-up company through intellectual property and trademark counsel and offered insight and assistance on consulting agreements.

Meet Our Leaders

Leadership & Committees

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Pro Bono

Providing Value and Creating Positive Change

Our Purpose

Our Commitment to Our Communities

Our Promise in Practice

Supporting Survivors: Partnership with The Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project

Improving Our Community and Our Environment: The Climate Beacon Project Inc.

Closing Gaps and Improving Access with Key Partners

Trademark and Intellectual Property Guidance to Tech Start-Up

Insights: Making a Difference

Hinckley Allen Names RISE as 2024 Social Justice Partner

Honoring Courage: The Malcolm Farmer III Diversity Scholarship — A Tribute to Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion

Hinckley Allen's 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Beyond the Billable Hour: Hinckley Allen's Pro Bono Excellence Recognized

Hinckley Allen Earns Mansfield Rule Certification

Northeastern Law Students Selected as Hinckley Allen Racial Justice Fellows

Hinckley Allen Partners with GK Fund: Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to BIPOC and Women Founders

Application for Success: A Conversation with Andrea Gomes

Importance of Involvement: A Conversation with Michelle R. Peirce

Meet Our Leaders