Washington, D.C. — November 20, 2024 — The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation announced today that it has been named a Winner in two Humanitarian Action & Services categories of the 4th Annual Anthem Awards. All Anthem Winners were selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of law firms, with over 150 top-tier, independent, member firms across more than 125 countries. As the non-profit affiliate of Lex Mundi, the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation allows this global community of lawyers to give back! Through the Foundation, Lex Mundi lawyers provide critical pro bono legal support to social entrepreneurs who are tackling global challenges and are frequently on the front lines of humanitarian crises. The Foundation was the first legal pro bono provider focused specifically on supporting social entrepreneurs, recognizing that with high caliber pro bono legal support, social enterprises are, without question, more successful. They scale faster, reach more people in need, and ultimately have a greater impact. Through the Foundation, 136 Lex Mundi member law firms have supported over 1,000 social entrepreneurs on more than 2,500 unique matters across 117 countries. This equates to millions of dollars of free legal support, which has touched countless lives.

“The Winners of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring, and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”

“We are honored to be recognized with not one, but two Anthem Awards, celebrating the incredible impact of our work and the dedication of our global network of Lex Mundi member firms. These awards are a testament to the power of pro bono legal services in driving social change and creating a more equitable world. Together, we’re proving that the intersection of law, purpose, and innovation can spark transformative solutions for social enterprises worldwide,” – Isis Bous, Managing Director, Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation.

The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.

About Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation: 

The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Lex Mundi. The Foundation’s mission is to engage Lex Mundi’s global network of leading independent law firms to support and empower those working to bring about high impact and sustainable change that improves environments, communities, and lives. Lex Mundi lawyers provide critical pro bono legal services to the world’s leading social ventures.

About The Anthem Awards:

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

About The Webby Awards:

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).