Reed Smith wins an ‘Innovations in Pro Bono’ award for Lamp Lifeboat Ladder

Global law firm Reed Smith has been honored for its role envisioning and sponsoring Lamp Lifeboat Ladder, winning “Innovation in Pro Bono” at the  2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards on Jan. 29.

Legalweek said this pro bono project is so innovative because it provides survivors with end-to-end protection, from the point of flight to the point of self-reliance. It is a model for the successful resettlement of refugees who are at high risk of further injury, the publisher stated.

Read more in the Reed Smith website.

The program is under the leadership of Reed Smith pro bono counsel Jayne Fleming.

Jayne Fleming is widely recognized for her highly influential global refugee protection work. In previous years, she was named one of the Top Ten Innovative Lawyers in North America by the Financial Times, and the American Bar Association presented her with its prestigious John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award.

The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards celebrate the achievements of law firms, in-house legal departments, legal tech providers and ALSPs that are “leading the legal profession into the future through technology and innovation.”