Pro Bono and Reparations: The Bruce’s Beach Story

Bruce’s Beach, in Southern California, represents the first example in the United States of reparations to a family harmed by the racist use of eminent domain. This agreement — and the family’s recent sale of the land back to L.A. County for $20 million — was made possible by careful, skilled pro bono representation. Hear from George C. Fatheree III, partner at Sidley & Austin and lead counsel for the Bruce family’s descendants, about this unprecedented matter — and why he found it personally and professionally compelling. Link to a bonus episode where you can hear more about George’s path into real estate law and his approach to pro bono work. PLI is proud to offer programs , Pro Bono Memberships , and scholarships to support the essential public service work of the legal profession.

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