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Randy Brater

Randy is a newly elected partner at Arent Fox LLP who wanted to find a way to give back when he started as an associate at the firm in 2001.  Upon joining Arent Fox, he was impressed with the firm’s strong commitment to public service and pro bono work.  He was attracted to Arent Fox’s participation in Legal Aid’s volunteer intake program in which attorneys had the opportunity to come to Legal Aid’s office, meet with potential clients, and try to help them with their legal problems, which often involved critical decisions about their home, children, health care, or public benefits. 

Randy started working as a volunteer and eventually took over as the coordinator of the Legal Aid intake program at Arent Fox.  Randy also has served as Arent Fox’s firm coordinator and then a Co-Chair for several years for Legal Aid’s Generous Associates fundraising campaign, helping to organize the campaign throughout the city.  “I wanted to get involved and try to make a difference with one organization on several levels," Randy said.  "The combination of client intake and fundraising for Legal Aid has been a great fit for me.  I litigate for a living, so I find rewarding the chance to use my skills in a different way with Legal Aid.”


Over 24,000 Hours of Pro Bono Service in 2008

Randy provides a remarkable breadth of services to Legal Aid and its clients. He is just one of hundreds of attorneys, paralegals, retired professionals and others who help Legal Aid leverage its resources to serve District of Columbia residents living in poverty. In 2008, volunteers donated over 24,000 hours to Legal Aid, a remarkable amount that helps us make justice a reality each and every day. This contribution of time and talent provided direct representation to clients in more than 250 cases as well as advice and brief assistance in hundreds more.