We believe strong communities build stronger businesses. Through volunteering, charitable partnerships and pro bono legal work, Bennett Jones helps create meaningful impact where we live and work.
For us, giving back is not just something that we do. It is who we are: people who give because we can. When we roll up our sleeves and get involved, we stay connected to the real challenges and opportunities around us. When our lawyers and staff become volunteers and community partners, we support causes that reflect our hearts and experiences: improving access to healthcare, nurturing young minds through education, celebrating the arts, advancing social justice and ensuring that everyone has the resources they need to thrive.
This community involvement not only helps others, but it also enriches us, keeps us humble and reminds us daily why our work matters.
The following are a few of the organizations and initiatives we support or have recently supported. Additional initiatives are found on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page.
Access to justice should not be determined by financial circumstances. A cornerstone of our practice is our dedication to providing pro bono services to those who may not be able to afford legal representation. This principle drives our commitment to donating hundreds of hours annually to serve underrepresented communities and organizations. Our lawyers volunteer their expertise across a range of practice areas, from financial and business law to civil liberties and human rights.
Our pro bono work serves several purposes:
• It helps fulfill our shared belief that all Canadians are entitled to access to justice.
• It gives our students and associates professional development opportunities.
• It encourages our lawyers to pursue areas of interest.
The following are some examples of our pro bono work:
At Bennett Jones, legal solutions are our starting point. What drives us forward is knowing our clients inside and out—their ambitions, obstacles and success metrics.
For more than a century, we have shaped outcomes that matter in business, in law and in the broader Canadian landscape. And our commitment extends beyond legal matters: we invest deeply in the communities in which we live and work.
