Foley Hoag Lawyer Honored by Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project
Boston, MA - June 20, 2008
Neil Austin, a litigation associate at Foley Hoag, was recognized earlier this month at the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project (PAIR) 2008 Annual Gala Dinner & Auction honoring his work over the past year in human rights and advocacy on behalf of immigration. Neil was one of seven members of the community honored.
Foley Hoag’s pro bono program has been a pride of the firm since its representation of the plaintiffs in the original lawsuit to desegregate the Boston public schools. Almost two decades ago, the firm established a pioneering program in the field of domestic violence that makes ongoing and important contributions. Lawyers are encouraged to engage in pro bono work and other community activities. In a typical year the firm handles approximately 100 matters and contributes approximately 20,000 hours to pro bono causes.
PAIR is a nationally recognized model that works to secure safety and freedom for asylum-seekers who have fled from persecution throughout the world, and works to promote the rights of immigrants unjustly detained. Founded in 1989, PAIR is the core provider of pro bono legal services to low-income asylum-seekers in Massachusetts, and has over a 95% successful outcome in its cases. Through its work, PAIR provides hope and a new beginning to asylum-seekers, torture survivors and immigration detainees. Since its inception, PAIR has provided direct legal services to more than 4,500 clients, and has trained and mentored over 900 volunteer lawyers in Massachusetts.
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