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PRO BONO ATTORNEY HIGHLIGHT:
JONATHAN G. LIN
Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP
In April 2012, Jonathan G. Lin was honored at Legal Aid’s 23rd Servant of Justice Awards Dinner with the 2012 Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence. The Klepper Prize was created through the generosity of Martin and Arlene Klepper in order to recognize an attorney early in her or his career who has made a significant volunteer contribution to the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.
Jonathan is an associate in the litigation department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. He specializes in complex litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and regulatory matters. He has represented corporate and individual clients in all phases of litigation and arbitration.
Throughout his career, Jonathan has maintained an active pro bono practice, integrating pro bono into his legal career. Jonathan’s pro bono relationship with Legal Aid began in 2009 when Simpson Thacher took on several landlord and tenant matters from Legal Aid. While a number of the firm’s DC-based attorneys have worked on cases referred from Legal Aid, Jonathan quickly emerged as a leader on this project. He has represented several clients in housing law cases referred by Legal Aid. He has also been a mentor to other attorneys in the office working on matters referred from Legal Aid, ensuring that, with each case, the team is pursuing the right angles and getting good results for their clients.
Most recently, Jonathan obtained an injunction, fines, and significant damages on behalf of a pro bono housing client after nearly two years of proceedings in the District of Columbia Superior Court.
Over 25,000 Hours of Pro Bono Service in 2011
Jonathan has proven to be a true partner in Legal Aid’s work to improve access to justice in the District of Columbia, but he is not alone. Hundreds of attorneys, paralegals, retired professionals and others help Legal Aid leverage its resources to serve D.C. residents living in poverty. In 2011 alone, volunteers donated over 25,000 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 full representation to hundreds of clients, as well as advice and brief assistance to hundreds more.
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