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Follow on Google News | ![]() ACC STL Celebrates 2023 National Pro Bono MonthMembers volunteer to provide free legal counsel to individuals and families by partnering with local organizations
By: Association of Corporate Counsel St. Louis Chapter Patricia Duft, the 2023 ACC STL Pro Bono Chairperson, and Senior Legal Director at Medtronic, said that ACC STL members consistently step up and show up to provide much needed free legal counsel to underserved communities, families, and individuals. "By giving back to the St. Louis legal community, we gain much more personally than we professionally give to the clients we serve by preserving access to legal services," said Duft. "This is the foundation of our legal framework." During the past several years, ACC STL members have worked with many not-for-profits, including:
"ACC STL members are making a real difference in the lives of people in need, and their commitment to pro bono work is truly inspiring," added Duft. About the ACC STL: The Association for Corporate Counsel of St. Louis (ACC STL), the pre-eminent professional development organization serving in-house counsel, was founded in 1987. The St. Louis chapter has more than 630 members who represent more than 100 organizations. During its 35-year-history, the ACC STL has been recognized as one of the leading chapters in the country by the national Association of Corporate Counsel, having received the Gold Chapter of Distinction in 2019-22. To learn more, please visit, https://www.acc.com/ End
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