Cisco Legal
Pro Bono Program
Cisco Legal's Pro Bono Program encourages Legal team members to engage with their communities to provide important pro bono legal services to people and organizations that could not otherwise afford legal services. Our pro bono volunteering is focused on expanding access to justice using our unique skills and experiences.
Living our purpose through pro bono
Chief Legal Officer Dev Stahlkopf shares her perspective on the power of pro bono.
Pro bono by the numbers in Fiscal Year 2025
3,709
Total pro bono hours contributed by Cisco Legal employees
81%
Participation from Cisco Legal attorneys in the U.S.
55%
Participation from Cisco Legal business professionals
Stories of Impact
Driving in-person connection
Building community while increasing access to justice
Serving up community support
Lawyers in India find a unique way to participate in pro bono efforts
Expanding our reach
Driving impact in EMEA
Standing out from the competition
Bringing privacy training to future legal leaders
Letters for democracy
Encouraging voter registration
Infrastructure for change
Prioritizing operations support for legal aid
Pathways into the profession
Exposing students to IP and careers in law
Explore stories from last year
A "Force" for good
Award-winning Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer Kim Force champions the rights of Georgia's most vulnerable youth.
Paving the way to a fresh start
A Cisco-led clinic helped drivers get their licenses restored and their lives back on track.
Pro bono beyond borders
With support of nonprofits and local law firms, Cisco Legal's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) team is growing the company's access-to-justice footprint.
Data-driven insights
Cisco Legal Operations uses information to build strategies that help disadvantaged citizens receive fair treatment.
Bridging the gap
Connected Justice increases equitable access to courts and a foundation for the future of government services.
KINDness in action
Through Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Cisco colleagues helped a young person navigate the U.S. asylum system.