Foley Hoag has been honored with the 2026 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award, recognizing the firm's exceptional pro bono legal services to organizations addressing some of the…
Foley Hoag has been honored with the 2026 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award, recognizing the firm's exceptional pro bono legal services to organizations addressing some of the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges facing communities around the world. The award reflects a sustained commitment to using legal expertise as a tool for meaningful global impact.
The recognition specifically highlights Foley Hoag's work supporting nonprofits and mission-driven enterprises operating across a range of jurisdictions and sectors. From organizations advancing human rights to those working on sustainable development, environmental protection, and equitable economic opportunity, the firm has provided counsel that enables these groups to pursue their missions with greater legal certainty and operational strength. By extending sophisticated transactional, regulatory, and advisory services to clients who would otherwise lack access to such resources, Foley Hoag has helped strengthen the institutional capacity of organizations whose work crosses borders and disciplines.
Partner Colin Zick accepted the award on behalf of the firm at the Lex Mundi Annual Conference in Vienna. The ceremony carried particular significance this year, coinciding with the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation's 20th anniversary milestone. Over two decades, the Foundation has connected member firms with social impact organizations worldwide, mobilizing legal talent to support causes ranging from access to justice to environmental sustainability.
The award underscores a broader trend within the legal industry, as leading firms increasingly recognize that pro bono service is not a peripheral activity but a core dimension of professional responsibility. By bringing the same rigor and creativity to pro bono engagements that they apply to their commercial practices, firms like Foley Hoag are helping nonprofits and mission-driven enterprises navigate complex legal landscapes and scale their impact. The recognition also reflects the collaborative nature of cross-border pro bono work, where international networks like Lex Mundi play a critical role in matching legal capacity with on-the-ground need.
For Foley Hoag, the award represents both an acknowledgment of past contributions and an invitation to continue investing in service that advances the public good.
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