WASHINGTON—The ACLU recognized Covington as its Pro Bono Firm of the Year award for 2024, honoring the firm for “years of partnership and tireless energy they have contributed in defending our civil rights and liberties.”
Covington has partnered with the ACLU over the years on a range of litigation, including First Amendment, voting rights, transgender rights, immigrants’ rights, racial justice, prisoners’ rights and criminal justice cases. Notable cases include policing cases, such as Chang v. Siskiyou County and Garces Robles v. Ramirez, a transgender justice lawsuit, Bridge v. Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, and a reproductive rights case, Preterm-Cleveland v. Yost. This also includes LWV v. Ohio Redistricting Commission and LWV v. LaRose, where Covington advocated for fair voting district maps at both the state and congressional levels. The Covington team played a crucial role in securing victories through five rounds of litigation, challenging Ohio’s state legislative maps as partisan gerrymanders in violation of the state constitution.
Covington has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. The firm is frequently recognized for pro bono service, including 12 times being ranked the number one pro bono practice in the U.S. by The American Lawyer. Much of the firm's pro bono work is anchored in meeting local needs, serving economically disadvantaged individuals and families in our surrounding communities, in addition to its long history of serving vulnerable clients and important causes throughout the U.S. and the world.
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