The stakes for our democracy have never been higher. Across the country, we’re watching a coordinated campaign to disempower the courts, erode the Constitution, and silence the legal profession. But our community is not backing down.
Today, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) is proud to launch the Pro Bono Litigation Corps (PBLC)—a first-of-its-kind initiative mobilizing experienced attorneys to take on some of the most pressing constitutional challenges of our time
Led by L4GG’s Executive Director Traci Feit Love, this program brings together powerhouse legal minds including:
Gary DiBianco, recently retired litigation partner at Skadden
John Marks, veteran peacebuilding leader and founder of Search for Common Ground
These leaders—and dozens of lawyers joining them—are creating space for independent attorneys who’ve been sidelined not just by governmental intimidation, but by a lack of resources.
Retired, unaffiliated, and solo attorneys often can’t pursue litigation because they don’t have malpractice insurance, secure tools, or administrative support. The Pro Bono Litigation Corps removes those barriers—so experienced lawyers can get back in the fight when they’re needed most.
“The Pro Bono Litigation Corps is forming in response to this crisis, offering a new pathway for lawyers ready to fight back and ensure that constitutional rights are not contingent on political loyalty or one’s financial ability to access legal resources.
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With strategic litigation support, Pro Bono Litigation Corps gives seasoned attorneys the tools they need to serve as co-counsel or lead counsel on high-impact cases many law firms can no longer touch.
The seed funding for the Pro Bono Litigation Corps comes from a transformational gift by Jay Sadd, a longtime plaintiffs’ attorney, former president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and founding partner at Slappey & Sadd. Jay’s belief in the power of independent lawyers to defend democracy helped make this initiative possible.
Join Jay in powering this critical work:
“Whether you come from the plaintiffs bar or Big Law,” said Jay Sadd, “if you’re ready to fight for the Constitution and uphold our legal institutions, the Pro Bono Litigation Corps is your place to do it.”
Fighting for What Matters Most
This program will focus on urgent, high-stakes impact litigation in areas such as:
Defending judicial independence
Protecting reproductive rights
Safeguarding immigrants’ rights
Advancing environmental justice
Resisting executive overreach
Our first major case? A class-action lawsuit filed on June 25 by L4GG and some of the country’s largest environmental organizations.
“This is about sustaining the legal profession’s power to protect—not just advise,” said Gary DiBianco, who will serve as Project Lead. “When institutions and communities are under attack, it’s our job as lawyers to stand in the gap.”
“What we’re building is civic infrastructure,” added John Marks. “We want to make sure every American with a valid claim can get legal representation.”