In addition to its regular practice, the firm is committed to devoting substantial professional time toward pro bono activities both on the local and national levels.
Mr. Vitt is immeidate past co-chair and continues to be a member of The Children’s Rights Litigation Committee, an ABA group that exists to inspire, assist and train lawyers to undertake the pro bono representation of children and to support and increase the number of children’s legal projects throughout the country.
Mr. Vitt is also a representative of the Section of Litigation to an ABA committee that seeks to better inform the bar and the public about the lack of representation available to death row inmates, to address this urgent need by recruiting competent, volunteer attorneys and to offer counsel training and assistance at all stages of the proceedings.
In 2005, Mr. Vitt was elected to the Council of the Litigation Section. The 18-member Council is the governing body of the Section of Litigation.
In addition, the lawyers at the firm serve on numerous local boards for nonprofit community organizations.
Geoffrey Vitt Speaks About Pro Bono Activities
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