On July 9, 2024, the Second Circuit issued a summary order solidifying victory for our client in a case brought against her under the Hague Convention by the father of her children. The…
Davis Polk Chief Pro Bono Counsel Amy Starr discussed the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Rahimi with Law360. The court upheld a federal law that bars anyone subject to a…
Davis Polk counsel Matt Yeowart and associates Joshua Bunn, Federica Camilleri de Marco, Gilbert Lim, Vivek Thanki and William Urukalo were named to the “Pro Bono Recognition List of…
Davis Polk was honored at the Vance Center’s 2024 Michael Cooper Celebration of International Pro Bono Excellence on May 7, 2024, in recognition of the firm’s pro bono work on behalf of the…
Counsel and Head of Pro Bono Litigation Dara Sheinfeld has been named a “2024 Accessible Justice Changemaker” by the DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF). Dara is recognized for her leadership in…
On March 19, 2024, Davis Polk pro bono client Edgardo Quirós-Morales was released from prison into the care of his wife and family after the Federal District Court in Puerto Rico granted…
Davis Polk’s pro bono representation of Sadik Topia, a newsstand dealer on New York City’s Upper West Side, was highlighted in a recent West Side Spirit article. Counsel and head of Pro…
Davis Polk was named among the New York State Bar Association’s 2023 “Empire State Counsel Law Firm Honorees.” The NYSBA Empire State Counsel program recognizes NYSBA members who, during…
For many transgender people, having a legal identity that aligns with their lived experience is not only important psychologically, but it ensures that they will face fewer barriers when…
In recognition of her leadership in pro bono litigation initiatives assisting survivors of domestic violence, Dara Sheinfeld, Davis Polk counsel and Head of Pro Bono Litigation, received…