HB Communities for Change is the firm’s effort to harness the energy throughout its offices nationally to make positive change with respect to racial justice.
Through HB Communities for Change, we actively pursue opportunities to contribute our resources and talents to promote equity, inclusion and justice – continuing and expanding on our pro bono commitments, exploring new relationships with organizations that are on the front lines, partnering with our clients and community members, and financially supporting initiatives that seek to end racial inequality in America.

In the initiative’s inaugural year, Husch Blackwell partnered with local organizations to address food insecurity; joined the 275-strong Law Firm Antiracism Alliance; began a DE&I speaker series; and expanded our pro bono commitments by assisting eligible low-revenue, but high-potential minority-owned businesses and nonprofits in the cities where we have offices.
Husch Blackwell is grateful for our symbiotic relationships with minority-owned businesses – the drivers and catalysts for change – and that our legal knowledge is able to move these entrepreneurs and their communities from where they are to where they want to be. The “ripple effect” of these companies’ efforts can be an optimal way for Husch Blackwell to amplify our legal contributions to a community.
Qualifications:
- As part of Communities for Change, we represent, on a pro bono basis, low-revenue, minority-owned businesses that are unable to afford legal services. Minority entrepreneurs with viable, revenue-generating companies looking to expand and employ should apply.
- We are only accepting applications from minority-owned business or minority entrepreneurs seeking legal assistance related to their business through this program.
- Other legal service requests, such as wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, civil disputes or criminal defense, among others, will not be considered through this program.
- Completing the application does not create an attorney-client relationship. It is merely an application. Submitting this application does not restrict you from hiring another attorney or declining our services (if offered).
What we offer assistance with:
- Business Formation
- Contracts
- Employment Advice
- Intellectual Property
- Minority Business Certifications
Are you a Small, Minority-Owned Business or Minority Entrepreneur Seeking Pro Bono Legal Assistance?

Please closely monitor your email for our decision. If you are selected, you will receive a link to complete the second step.
Contact our team, if you have questions or need technical assistance.