Dechert again recognized among leading firms for Pro Bono by The American Lawyer. July 16, 2026 Dechert has been ranked #3 internationally and #7 in U.S. in The American Lawyer's annual Pro Bono Scorecard. Each year, the Pro Bono Scorecard ranks the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work. The American Lawyer has ranked Dechert in the top three spots for international work for 11 consecutive years and in the top 10 in the U.S. for nine out of the last 10 years. This recognition follows closely on other recent pro bono honors for the firm, including the National Legal Aid & Defender Association's 2026 Beacon of Justice Award. "At Dechert, commitment to our communities is one of our longest-standing values," said Co-chair Dave Forti. "The scope of our pro bono efforts is remarkable, ranging from representing prisoners of conscience to preparing tax returns in remote Alaskan villages, supporting military veterans, advocating for housing and much more." "Since our firm's earliest days more than 150 years ago, Dechert and its people have been committed to advocating for justice," said Co-chair Mark Thierfelder. "We're grateful to all of our people who serve our pro bono clients with the same innovative spirit and commitment to excellence that they bring to all that they do." In 2025, Dechert provided more than 82,000 hours of pro bono legal services globally. Its attorneys were actively engaged in more than 1,500 pro bono matters across a wide range of areas including criminal justice reform, housing and homelessness, civil rights, human trafficking, veterans benefits, and the representation of numerous nonprofits, small businesses and social enterprises. In addition, its Dechert Impact Fellowship provides lawyers at the beginning of their careers with the chance to spend a full year working with one of its nonprofit partners. About Dechert. Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on critical issues - from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Its lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors Dechert serve - financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology. Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so its clients can achieve unprecedented results.

Profiles in Leadership Journal honors Dechert leaders. July 15, 2026 Profiles in Leadership Journal's Mid-Year 2026 Issue has recognized four Dechert individuals as exceptional leaders across the legal profession and beyond. Megan C. Johnson, a financial services group partner and managing partner of Dechert's Washington, D.C. office, has been named among the journal's "Women Worth Watching in Leadership" for 2026. Co-leading the firm's U.S. registered funds product line, Ms. Johnson serves as relationship partner for some of Dechert's most valued asset management clients, advising on a broad range of regulatory, compliance and corporate matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Ms. Johnson has been recognized as a "Next Generation Partner" for mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds by The Legal 500 U.S. and named in Best Lawyers in America for Mutual Funds Law. Read Ms. Johnson's profile. Marina Schwarz, a partner and expert litigator in the mass torts and product liability space, has been honored with a "STEAM Leadership" award. Ms. Schwarz's practice sits at the intersection of law and science. She defends global materials and manufacturing companies against complex PFAS litigation, translating cutting-edge toxicology, epidemiology and chemical engineering into winning legal strategies. Ms. Schwarz is a co-founder of Dechert Re:Torts and recipient of Dechert's STARS Legal Innovator award. Read Ms. Schwarz's profile. Meghan Redding, a partner in Dechert's global finance and real estate group, has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader." Based in New York, she advises clients across the spectrum of asset-backed finance and securitization transactions and is known for her collaborative approach to building client relationships and mentoring colleagues. Ms. Redding is a member of the Structured Finance Association's Women in Securitization network and 100 Women in Finance. Read Ms. Redding's profile. Alison Bernard, Dechert's chief talent and HR officer, has been honored with a "Human Resources Leadership" award. Ms. Bernard has served as the firm's chief talent officer since 2016, overseeing all aspects of Dechert's talent program, including recruiting, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and culture. She brings more than 25 years of law firm experience to her role. Read Ms. Bernard's profile. Profiles in Leadership Journal featured all four honorees in its Mid-Year 2026 Issue. About Dechert. Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on critical issues - from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters.Its lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors Dechert serve - financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology. Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so its clients can achieve unprecedented results.

Dechert LLP has appointed Leahana Grimley as a partner in its corporate and securities practice at its San Francisco office. Grimley specialises in private equity M&A, focusing on middle and upper middle-market transactions. She advises private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on leveraged acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings and equity arrangements. Her practice includes cross-border experience across the United States, Australia and Southeast Asia. Previously, she worked as a corporate partner at an international law firm in the Bay Area. Grimley is the 50th lateral partner to join Dechert this year, reflecting the firm's strategy to strengthen its capabilities in litigation, investment management, finance, restructuring, capital markets and M&A.