Responsible Business
Our role in the global community
White & Case works for positive change
Responsible Business describes our role—as a Firm and as individuals—as active participants in the global community. We seek to achieve the greatest possible impact by providing free legal services, educating future leaders of the legal profession and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving—all while operating our own business sustainably, responsibly and ethically.
Educating future leaders
Investing in our communities
Operating responsibly
Spotlights
2022 Pro Bono Firm of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Who's Who Legal has named White & Case 2022 "Pro Bono Firm of the Year" based on the Firm's "outstanding work" in 2021 at its Who's Who Legal Awards 2022.
UN Global Compact signatory since 2016
White & Case was one of the first law firms to sign the UN Global Compact, committing to adopt sustainable and responsible policies. Learn more in our 2025 Communication on Progress report.
Providers of legal education worldwide
Reaching more than 5,000 students, lawyers and judges worldwide, our legal education programs teach practical skills and cultivate interest in the rule of law.
Elevate: Investing in the next generation
Our global Elevate campaign provides a unifying theme for our volunteering and charitable giving to educate, empower and develop employability skills for young people.
As lawyers, we have a responsibility to make the legal system work effectively or to change it for the benefit of individuals who are suffering.
Taking on important pro bono cases and serving our community are duties that come with the privileges of our profession and the power of working at a firm like White & Case.
As a global law firm, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to capitalize on our global footprint and resources to make a positive difference in the communities in which we work and live.
White & Case pro bono
Our pro bono work builds a healthier and more just future for everyone. Watch our video to learn more.
Responsible Business Review
Our extensive pro bono and volunteer work reflect our Firm's values, and our commitment to helping to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
Learn more in our 2025 Responsible Business Review
Read our previous Responsible Business Reviews
Highlights of our Responsible Business work
Learn more about our pro bono, legal education, volunteering and sustainability efforts as well as our responsible operations.
