Justice and Public Interest on the Mic – Episode 1

Since 2011, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's (CDH) Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice (Pro Bono Practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference.

20 Sep 2024 26:16 Minutes Podcast
Justice and Public Interest on the Mic – Episode 1

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic – Episode 1

Podcast

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic – Episode 1

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Over the past decade, our Pro Bono Practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need. The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief  in giving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.
 
But our contribution to access to justice doesn’t end with our Pro Bono Practice.  Across our entire firm, fee-earners have eagerly and generously volunteered their expertise to provide pro bono assistance. This collective effort demonstrates our firm's commitment to social justice and our belief that access to quality legal representation should never be a privilege, but a right. 
 
In the launch of our exciting new podcast series, "Justice and Public Interest on the Mic", we're thrilled to introduce you to Jacquie Cassette, the Head of our Pro Bono Practice and Director in our Johannesburg office; Brigitta Mangale, Director in our Cape Town office; and Thobeka Dhlamini, a Candidate Attorney in our Johannesburg office. Together, they discuss the heart of our Practice's mission, sharing the work we do and the challenges and successes that shape our work. Join them, as they reveal what's in store for this series, highlighting the true impact of our efforts and the lives we've touched. 

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