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Vance Center Spotlights Judicial Independence and Access to Justice During World Law Congress

Posted on May 16, 2025

Vance Center Associate Executive Director Jaime Chávez Alor (left) met with representatives from Latin American judicial associations and the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers (fourth from right) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Photo credit: Vance Center Spotlight on Judicial Independence Threats and Best Practices in Latin America  The Vance Center and the Federación Latinoamericana de Magistrados (FLAM) kicked off a full week of activities with a panel discussion examining the state of judicial independence across Latin America at the World Jurist Association’s World Law Congress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  The May 6 session, “Challenges... read more

Vance Center Marks Human Rights Day with Event on LGBTQ+ Rights and Pro Bono

Posted on December 18, 2024

The discussion, titled “LGBTQ+ Legal Challenges: Global Perspectives and Pro Bono Solutions,” brought together experts from a diverse range of backgrounds to highlight and discuss the legal challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community globally, explore international human rights laws concerning LGBTQ+ rights, and share best practices from different regions to promote equality and justice. Watch the full event here Human Rights and Access to Justice Program Senior Staff Attorney Romina Canessa and Pedro Reyes, Partner at Baker McKenzie and a member of the Vance Center Committee, welcomed attendees to the discussion.  They were followed by a video address from Graeme... read more

Vance Center Welcomes New Pro Bono Legal Manager

Posted on June 23, 2025

Pedro Villegas joined the Vance Center in June 2025 as Pro Bono Legal Manager. In this role, he oversees the placement and tracking of pro bono projects with law firms and clearinghouses, and leads the Vance Center’s pro bono promotion efforts and the Keep Families Together initiative. Prior to joining the Vance Center, Pedro served as Senior Program Officer at the International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP), where he coordinated and implemented pro bono legal projects across Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. His work focused on supporting sustainable development and legal empowerment through partnerships with NGOs, governments, and social... read more

Vance Center-Latin Lawyer Pro Bono Survey Identifies Regional Trends, Celebrates Leading Law Firms in Latin America

Posted on November 19, 2024

Every year, we partner with Latin Lawyer to conduct a survey to measure the progress of pro bono development across the region’s legal markets. The resulting articles and analysis offer a look at the state of pro bono practice across Latin America, and an opportunity to share best practices and celebrate the achievements of the practitioners leading the way. The 2024 survey highlights effective approaches to institutionalizing and investing in pro bono practice within firms, and tips to encourage more lawyers to take on pro bono work. It also includes features on successful pro bono projects in Mexico, Costa Rica, and... read more

Vance Center Joins Legal Community for a Busy Week at IBA 2024 in Mexico

Posted on September 30, 2024

Representatives of clearinghouses and members of the Pro Bono Network of the Americas during the Network’s annual meeting in Mexico City, September 2024. Photo credit: Vance Center Kickoff Meeting: Plans for Upcoming Assessments The Vance Center’s Lawyers Council for Economic and Civil Rights began the week’s activities with a breakfast hosted by law firm Creel, García-Cuellar, Aiza & Enriquez to discuss topics including regional efforts to support judicial independence and the biennial Latin America Anti-Corruption Assessment, which will be published in late 2024. The recent judicial reforms in Mexico provided the foundation for a broader conversation on their far-reaching consequences... read more

Vance Center Co-Organizes Dialogue to Strengthen Argentina’s Fight Against Corruption

Posted on June 12, 2024

Vance Center Associate Executive Director Jaime Chávez Alor speaks on a panel on transparency and anti-corruption efforts in Argentina at the Buenos Aires Bar Association, May 30, 2024. Photo credit: Vance Center The event, held on May 30 at the Buenos Aires Bar Association, aimed to identify steps to bolster Argentina’s fight against corruption and address relevant issues at the national and regional levels, including international accountability mechanisms and whistleblower protection.  Jimena Vega Olmos, managing partner at Martinez de Hoz & Rueda, opened the conversation with an overview of the newest edition of “Argentina Transparente,” a publication produced by the... read more