Pro Bono


 

2019 Anderson & Kreiger Pro Bono Highlights

by Anderson & Kreiger

Anderson & Kreiger is committed to providing pro bono legal services to those most in need and in cases that make a wide impact. While attorneys are free to select pro bono projects of personal significance, our pro bono efforts during the past year have focused on… READ MORE

As a Result of Anderson & Kreiger Lawsuit, FDA Proposes New Graphic Warnings For Cigarette Packs

by Katelyn Smith

In accordance with an order by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given notice of a proposed rule requiring tobacco companies to include new textual warnings and graphic images on cigarette packs and in cigarette advertising. Many… READ MORE

Equal Access to Education

by Katelyn Smith

Anderson & Kreiger, in collaboration with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, helped to achieve a victory for students of color, English language learners and students with learning disabilities in Boston Public Schools.  A&K filed an amicus brief in Superior Court on behalf of the students and local branches of… READ MORE

A&K Supports Boston Teens Seeking Recreation Funding from TD Garden

by Katelyn Smith

Earlier this year, a group of Boston teens seeking funding for the creation of a recreation center in Boston’s Jackson Square neighborhood discovered a state law that requires the owners of the TD Garden, which is home to the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics, to raise money for recreational… READ MORE

Environmental Justice for the Roxbury Safety Net

by Katelyn Smith

When Boston University proposed opening the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (Biolab) to research pathogens, such as anthrax and ebola, community members were concerned. The nearby low-income community has been fighting for over 10 years to ensure that the lab is safe – with Anderson & Kreiger’s help. In 2006… READ MORE

A Drill-Free Coral Reef for Oceana

by Katelyn Smith

Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit devoted to protecting the oceans. Most recently, we helped them achieve a historic victory when the Belize Supreme Court nullified offshore oil leases issued by the Belize government. The decision protects the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO heritage site and key source of tourism… READ MORE