Community Responsibility

Orrick lawyers and professional staff share a strong commitment and responsibility to enhance the communities in which they live and work. Through a combination of pro bono legal services, financial contributions and volunteerism, the firm supports strategies that bring services to those who would not otherwise have access. Last year Orrick supported more than 200 community service organizations. Because of this dedication, Orrick considers charitable requests from our lawyers and staff only.

Community Involvement

Orrick fosters community involvement efforts at the local office level as well as firmwide. The Community Responsibility Committee and professional staff oversee these efforts, ensuring maximum impact in our three designated areas of emphasis:

Education
Legal Services
Arts

By focusing on these areas, Orrick lawyers and staff support partnerships like these:

School for the Arts in Learning
Orrick partners with this Washington, D.C., employment training program and public charter school, which serves students with special needs with an arts-based curriculum.

The California Bar Foundation
The California Bar Foundation's Diversity Scholarship supports California law students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession. Scholarships are awarded to students with financial need who demonstrate commitment to their communities. Financial awards help students cover expenses associated with the high cost of law school.

Carnegie Hall - Musical Explorers
Orrick supports The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall's Musical Explorers program for first and second grade students in public schools throughout New York City's five boroughs. Children explore New York City's diverse musical heritage through song in their classrooms and participate in two interactive concerts at Carnegie Hall each year featuring multicultural and classical ensembles.

View a representative list of Orrick's community partners.