25 Years of Shelter As we mark the 25th anniversary of Mintz Levin’s pro bono Domestic Violence Project, we look back with thanks and pride at the individuals at the firm who have helped survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to protect themselves and their children. We are particularly proud of the early proponents of our Domestic Violence Project, who saw the struggles of their clients in the context of a broader social problem and urged us to promote legal remedies. The state and federal laws that the firm has gone on to help draft, support, and enact have benefited survivors throughout our own communities and well beyond them. Today our focus on preventing violence against women is recognized nationwide. Whether our attorneys are writing a brief for a critical Supreme Court case, assisting nonprofits and coalitions that benefit survivors and their families, or serving on boards of directors for organizations that are trying to eradicate the violence, we are engaged and making a difference. Our motivation, as always, begins with our clients and their stories. Getting to know people and their struggles inspires us to do all we can on their behalf. Through the firm’s pro bono program, we use our knowledge of the legal system to help underserved individuals and families live safely and with dignity. It is important to remember, as one of our attorneys notes in these pages, that legal decisions have consequences for real people. Our concern for our clients compels us to do whatever we can to help them access the rights and protections available under the law. R. Robert Popeo Robert I. Bodian Susan M. Finegan Chairman Managing Member Chair, Pro Bono Committee