515 S. Flower Street 25th Floor Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213)

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1 515 S. Flower Street 25th Floor Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) locations Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Orange County, CA Palo Alto, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Washington, DC Beijing Brussels Frankfurt Hong Kong London Milan Paris Seoul Shanghai Tokyo THE STATS No. of Attorneys: 756 No. of Offices: 20 Chairman: Seth Zachary Managing Partner: Greg Nitzkowski Hiring Partner(s): Leigh Ryan EMPLOYMENT CONTACT Cindy Hasson Director, Global Attorney Recruiting Phone: (212) Careers website: MAJOR DEPARTMENTS & PRACTICES Antitrust Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights Clean Technology/ Renewable Energy Corporate Energy Intellectual Property International Labor & Employment Litigation Real Estate Tax Technology 486

2 Who s Who Does the firm have one or more pro bono coordinators and/or partners? If so, how many? 3 Please provide a general description of how much of their time each of your pro bono coordinators and/or partners spends on pro bono work and/or administering the firm s pro bono program (e.g., less than half of their time, more than half of their time, all of their time). Pro Bono Coordinator/Partner 1: More than half of his/her time. Pro Bono Coordinator/Partner 2: All of his/her time. Pro Bono Coordinator/Partner 3: More than half of his/her time. Please provide the primary pro bono contact(s) s information below. Jamie Broder Corporate Social Responsibility Partner Phone: (213) jamiebroder@paulhastings.com Tollie Besson Pro Bono Senior Counsel Phone: (213) wtoliverbesson@paulhastings.com Jeffrey Varga Vice Chair, Pro Bono and Community Committee Phone: (213) jeffreyvarga@paulhastings.com Website: Does the firm have a pro bono committee? How often does the committee meet? The Pro Bono Committees of each of the offices of the Firm meet frequently. Please describe the composition of the committee. The firm Pro Bono and Community Involvement Committee is composed of attorney representatives from each of the offices of the firm. THE SCOOP Does your firm have a pro bono policy? Can associates bring pro bono matters of interest to the firm? How does the firm decide whether to take on a pro bono matter? The decision as to whether or not to take a pro bono matter is made by the pro bono coordinators in each office. In addition, high profile cases and/or cases which are likely to require extensive resources are typically discussed with the global pro bono partners/coordinators. Has the firm signed on to the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge? What are some of the areas of law in which your firm has performed pro bono legal work since 2012? Asylum, Civil rights, Community economic development, Consumer law and small claims court, Disability benefits, Education, Employment, Environment, Fair housing/ tenants rights, First Amendment and constitutional issues, HIV/AIDS advocacy, Homeless advocacy, Immigration, International human rights, Nonprofit corporate law, Nonprofit incorporation/tax exemptions, Nonprofit intellectual property, Police misconduct, Prisoners rights, Probate law, Public benefits, Real estate transactions, The arts and historic preservation, Veterans benefits/appeals, Voting rights Are there areas of law in which, as a matter of policy or practice, your firm does not perform pro bono work? The firm reviews each incoming matter on a case by case basis to determine eligibility. List up to 10 of your firm s pro bono clients or partners since 2012, including legal service providers or clearinghouses. ACLU of Southern California Bet Tzedek Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Nature Conservancy Neighborhood Legal Services National Veterans Legal Services Program Public Counsel Public Law Center Sanctuary for Families TrustLaw Connect List up to three representative examples of your firm s pro bono matters since Please limit your answer to a short paragraph per matter. Through Bet Tzedek Legal Services and the Holocaust Survivors Justice Network, the firm has represented more than 125 Holocaust survivors who performed work in Nazi- Visit for company rankings, ratings and reviews to learn what it s really like to work in an industry or company and how to position yourself to land that job. 487

3 controlled ghettos during World War II and many of their surviving spouses. Our lawyers have assisted these clients in obtaining both monthly pension payments and back payments from the German Government. In 2013, Paul Hastings was able to secure a sizable ZRBG pension award for the daughter of a Holocaust survivor who passed away while her application was pending. This was a first for the firm, and resulted in a payment of approximately $36,000. Attorneys in Atlanta, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC handle these matters, while the Atlanta and Los Angeles offices serve as coordinating counsel. Many Paul Hastings attorneys focus on pro bono immigration matters, helping unaccompanied children, families and other immigrants escape intolerable conditions in their home countries to make new lives in the U.S. Attorneys in several offices take on U-Visa and asylum work from a variety of pro bono partners. In a case referred by Public Counsel, our attorneys represented a refugee from a minority clan group in Somalia seeking asylum in the United States following the persecution and murder of several of his family members. Following a full trial on the asylum request, including the presentation of witnesses and an extended cross-examination of our client, the Court granted asylum and provided an extensive written order regarding our client s suffering. Additionally, through the firm s continued partnership with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), attorneys in four Paul Hastings offices have represented children in 40 cases. Of the 32 cases that have been concluded, all have been resolved successfully. Paul Hastings attorneys secured a pro bono victory on behalf of The Corcoran Gallery and College of Art and Design involving a will proffered for probate in the estate of Huguette Clark, an eccentric and reclusive heiress to a robber baron-era fortune. The will left a Monet painting to the Corcoran, but nothing to her family who promptly sued. Significant questions were raised about the circumstances under which the will was prepared. After two years of litigation, on the eve of trial, the parties reached a settlement under which the Corcoran will receive a major financial contribution, potential additional amounts, and a role in a new foundation to support the arts. Prior to the firm s involvement, the gallery and college were struggling financially and in danger of having to cease operation. The Clark settlement and other work performed by our attorneys have kept the doors open, and resulted in a partnership with The National Gallery and George Washington University. List up to three pro bono matters that are highlights (e.g., a Supreme Court case). Please limit your answer to a short paragraph per matter. Recently the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Paul Hastings pro bono client in an important constitutional case concerning criminal sentencing in the federal courts. In Peugh v. United States, No , Paul Hastings attorneys successfully argued that the Constitution s Ex Post Facto Clause prohibits sentencing federal criminal defendants under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines harsher than those in effect when the crime actually occurred. The Supreme Court held that the Ex Post Facto Clause prohibited the retroactive application of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines that increase the recommended sentencing range, even though those guideline ranges are advisory. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) recently honored the Firm with a 2013 Beacon of Justice Award for the work done in this case. This is the firm s fourth victory before the Supreme Court in the past three years. The Firm also argued and won an important constitutional case in 2010, Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010). A team of Paul Hastings attorneys secured a pro bono victory in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Our client had claims against Los Angeles County arising from severe debilitating injuries which he suffered as a result of inadequate and negligent medical care while he was an inmate in several County jails awaiting trial. Like many inmates, our client did not file his complaint in time to make tort claims. However, once retained, our attorneys were able to file a claim for violations of his Fourteenth Amendment rights under 42 U.S.C The County refused to accept responsibility, arguing that the medical care (or lack thereof) did not rise to the level of deliberate indifference required by the statute. After substantial litigation, the case proceeded to trial. The facts in our client s case were sufficiently egregious that the threat of a jury verdict resulted in a settlement during the jury s deliberations with terms favorable to our client. Attorneys from Paul Hastings offices across the United States came together to complete a multi-jurisdictional research project for The Renewal Forum, an organization dedicated to the abolition of human trafficking in the United States. The project is a review of state child protective services agencies and their effectiveness in serving victims of child trafficking. Paul Hastings attorneys in San Diego supervised this project, and attorneys from nearly all of the firm s domestic offices performed research to complete reports on the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. BY THE NUMBERS What is the total number of hours that lawyers at your U.S. office(s) spent performing pro bono legal services, as defined by the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge, in 2012 and 2013? Do not include summer associate or non-lawyer pro bono hours in your answers. Total number of pro bono hours in 2012: 92,642 Total number of pro bono hours in 2013: 82,749 What was the attorney headcount in your firm s U.S. offices? Number of attorneys as of December 31, 2012: 760 Number of attorneys as of December 31, 2013: 756 Using the number of attorneys listed above, what is the average number of pro bono hours per attorney in your firm s U.S. office(s) during the following years? Average number of hours per attorney in 2012: 122 Average number of hours per attorney in 2013:

4 What percentage of attorneys employed during 2012 and 2013 in your firm s U.S. office(s) did at least 20 hours of pro bono during that calendar year? Percentage of attorneys who did pro bono work in 2012: % Percentage of attorneys who did pro bono work in 2013: % SUPERVISION AND EVALUATIONS Is there partner supervision on all pro bono matters? Do partner supervisors or, if applicable, senior associates provide written evaluations of associates work on pro bono matters? Are those evaluations taken into account in determining salary or bonuses?, they are taken into account when determining salary., they are taken into account when determining bonuses. Are those evaluations taken into account in determining advancement within the firm? Is there a pro bono requirement at your firm? What is the requirement and to whom does it apply? Each attorney in firm is expected to devote at least 25 hours, and 75 hours or more if possible, to pro bono matters during the year. It is understood that exigencies may prevent some attorneys from reaching these goals. Does the firm give billable hour credit for pro bono work? Does the firm have a maximum number of pro bono hours that can be applied toward the billable hour target? No Does the firm consider pro bono hours when determining bonuses? PRO BONO POINTS What training opportunities are open to associates working on pro bono matters? There are numerous training opportunities available to associates in connection with working on pro bono matters. Our pro bono partner organizations provide in-depth training to our attorneys for each major pro bono project. These training opportunities involve developing skills relating to litigation, corporate, real estate, employment and tax issues. In addition, pro bono training for associates often includes courses and/or CLE programs, programs focused on deposition and trial skills, and participation in small group and one-on-one mentoring. Does the firm offer the use of support staff in handling pro bono matters? Please indicate how many total hours and average hours per person your summer associates spent performing pro bono in 2012 and Total hours summer associates spent on pro bono work 2012: 2, : 1,617 Average hours per summer associate spent on pro bono work 2012: : 29 Percentage of summer associates in your firm s U.S. office(s) engaged in pro bono work 2012: 77% 2013: 87% Please provide any additional information about pro bono opportunities available to summer associates. Paul Hastings offers several unique pro bono opportunities for summer associates. The firm continues to partner with Public Counsel CARES to aid low-income and homeless individuals in the Los Angeles area apply for various public benefits. Summer Associates in New York worked with the Young Women s Leadership Network to sponsor a mock trial program, serving as coaches, judges and jurors for mock trials conducted by students from low income areas. Summer associates in all Paul Hastings offices are also invited to participate in community service projects and other locally organized events. Does the firm have established programs, such as externships, that enable its associates to work in a public interest setting? Visit for company rankings, ratings and reviews to learn what it s really like to work in an industry or company and how to position yourself to land that job. 489

5 Please describe the established program(s) and their duration, if applicable. Our established programs include secondment to various organizations, such as Public Counsel and Acumen, where typically the associate works for a non-profit organization for two to three months. What other law-related public interest and community service programs (that are not pro bono as defined by the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge) do you offer and manage? For example, list any law school collaborations and public interest scholarships, auctions at law schools, monetary support, or fellowships. We are committed to making a difference in the communities in which we work and live, and as a firm, we are pleased to provide the resources and support necessary to enact positive change. For example, we endow scholarships and fellowships at colleges and law schools around the world, and support our summer associates who are interested in a split public interest program. What non-law related volunteer opportunities does your firm offer? For example, list any work with high school students and non-legal volunteerism for organizations like Habitat for Humanity. The firm supports a large number of nonprofit and community organizations through volunteer service. Each of our 20 offices worldwide has developed close ties with local charities that are of interest to the employees in that office, including Ronald McDonald House, The Red Cross, and United Way. In addition, education is strongly supported by our volunteer work. For example, in Washington, DC, Paul Hastings has adopted a public elementary school and has worked with the school s students and teachers to plant trees, raise money for a new computer lab, and serve as after-school tutors. In New York, the firm has worked with numerous high schools to enhance the experience of their students through the Pencil and imentor programs. In China, the firm founded the Paul Hastings Hope Elementary School to bring educational opportunities to the rural mountain region of Jiangxi, and continues to send volunteers to the school to assist with enrichment programs. The attorneys and staff of Paul Hastings in Los Angeles annually volunteer with The Los Angeles Food Bank s Food from the Bar program, which aims to end hunger in the greater LA area. These are just a few examples of our volunteer efforts. For more information, please visit com/csr. Please list any special recognition or awards your firm has won since 2012 for its pro bono work. Ranked No. 3 in The American Lawyer s top Law Firms for Pro Bono 2013 Pro Bono Hot List, National Law Journal 2013 Pro Bono Firm Of The Year, Law , 2012 Beacon of Justice Award National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) 2013 Pro Bono Award Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) 2013, Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year (Associate Holly Snow) Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law (CLC) 2013 President s Pro Bono Service Award (Partner Grace Carter), State Bar of California 2012 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year, Bet Tzedek