What Immigration Pro Bono Partnership Really Takes

This candid conversation brought together law firm and nonprofit perspectives on what it takes to build and sustain effective immigration pro bono partnerships. Moderated by Steven Schulman of Akin Gump, the Tahirih Justice Center's 2026 Pro Bono Leader of the Year, the panel featured Wendy Fu of Latham & Watkins, Jamie Otto of Wilson Sonsini, and Darcy McLean of Alston & Bird. Moving beyond why pro bono matters, panelists will explore what makes these partnerships work in practice—from setting expectations and supporting volunteers to navigating capacity constraints and building the infrastructure for sustainable engagement. Archi Pyati, CEO of the Tahirih Justice Center, also recognized Steve and Tahirih's other 2026 pro bono award recipients for their contributions.