Lisa Dewey — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First full-time Pro Bono Partner at DLA Piper US LLP, leading a program with over 1,400 lawyers
Serves as a Commissioner on the DC Access to Justice Commission
Serves on the boards of the DC Affordable Law Firm and the Appleseed Foundation
Taught a seminar on pro bono in large law firms at Georgetown Law Center

Biography

Lisa Dewey serves as DLA Piper's first full-time Pro Bono Partner, a role she has held for over 20 years. In this capacity, she cultivates the firm's strategic thinking on pro bono, overseeing a US program that involves more than 1,400 lawyers. She collaborates with clients, legal aid providers, nonprofits, and academic institutions to develop and deliver impactful pro bono projects.