b'Building strengthin our communities.Our passion for lifting the less fortunate and bridging gaps in our communities, through both pro bono service and volunteer initiatives, is something inherent of our shared values. It is an extension of who we are.Through thousands of hours of free legal services, we strive to improve the lives of children, the poor and other disadvantaged groups.In 2021, 97% of our general assignment associates and 60% of firm attorneys participated in pro bono.The pro bono services provided by our attorneys and professionals are helping meet the critical needs of individuals, nonprofits and organizations advancing access to justice across the firms footprint.The American Bar Association named Husch Blackwell a Pro Bono Leader for the impact driven by our attorneys and professionals.Pro bono service is a key component of being a lawyer in private practice and one we actively encourage at Husch Blackwell. At both an individual and institutionalI N 2 0 2 1level, the free legal work we do for people in need makes a lasting impact in the communities where we live and work by fostering economic development and protecting the rights of the disadvantaged. 493 392 25,890 $9MCatherine Hanaway individuals assisted organizations assisted pro bono hours donated total benefitChair, Husch Blackwell21'