New York

Outside of their practices, our New York attorneys place great importance on advancing pro bono initiatives and giving back to our communities. In 2022, 100% of our attorneys contributed a minimum of 20 pro bono hours for a combined total of over 20,000 hours. Our pro bono practice supports over 150 nonprofits both globally and locally, and due to our ongoing work with the Legal Aid Society of New York, we have been repeatedly recognized for our dedication to providing legal services to low-income New Yorkers. We are also extremely proud of one of our hallmark pro bono initiatives that supports transgender New Yorkers. Our attorneys created one of the first law-firm-run name change clinics, where we assisted 40 clients in 2022 through the daunting process of an application to the court for a legal name change.

The New York office welcomes over 20 law students each summer for the firm’s 10-week summer associate program, which is filled with substantive work, training opportunities, and social functions. Mock negotiations enable summers to play the role of counsel and guide their clients through a merger, and a mock trial features Winston attorneys and staff in the roles of judge, witnesses, and jurors. Program participants get to know each other and experience a taste of the city through a range of activities, from Brooklyn Bowl and the Harlem Jazz Show to a volunteer event at the New York Food Bank.