Over the years, Neal & Harwell attorneys have been especially active in the pro bono defense of individuals accused of crime, both on a volunteer and court-appointed basis. This has included the defense of capital cases in state post-conviction and federal habeas corpus proceedings. E.g., Cecil Johnson v. Phil Bredesen, Governor, 558 U.S. 1067 (2009) (statement of Justice Stevens respecting the denial of certiorari).
Other pro bono endeavors have included: