Laura Atkinson-Hope

Public Service Counsel, Director of Global Pro Bono at Latham & Watkins

Laura Atkinson-Hope is a prominent legal professional who serves as the Public Service Counsel and Director of Global Pro Bono at Latham & Watkins LLP, one of the world's largest law firms.1 In this role, she is responsible for managing, coordinating, and advancing the firm's global pro bono practice and public service efforts, with a particular focus on pro bono immigration and refugee cases.2

Career at Latham & Watkins

Laura Atkinson-Hope's career at Latham & Watkins has been marked by steady progression and increasing responsibility:

She joined the firm's New York office as an associate in the Finance Department in 2013.1
Since 2015, she has held progressive roles on Latham's global pro bono leadership team.1
She previously served as the Deputy Public Service Counsel (US) for the firm.1 3

Responsibilities and Achievements

As the Director of Global Pro Bono, Laura Atkinson-Hope:

Directs the firm's worldwide pro bono practice across 30 offices.1
Guides Latham's Pro Bono Committee, developing strategic engagements in support of global humanitarian causes.1
Has overseen the provision of more than 4 million hours of pro bono services to underserved individuals, families, and the nonprofit sector since 2000.1

Notable Initiatives

Laura Atkinson-Hope has led several significant pro bono initiatives, including:

The firm's response to the Afghanistan evacuation.1
COVID-relief efforts.1

Professional Affiliations

She is actively involved in several professional organizations:

Serves on the Advisory Board of the International Refugee Assistance Project.1 4
Member of the National Pro Bono Strategic Advisory Group for KIND.1
Completed a term on the Executive Committee of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel.1
Member of Law360's Access to Justice Editorial Advisory Board.1