Herbert Geer plays an active role in the legal and wider community. As a firm, we are committed to making a positive difference by providing pro bono services, and promoting and supporting community organisations and fundraising activities. We also encourage and support our staff to contribute their time, expertise and energy in support of a number of important causes.
Alumni
Herbert Geer has been fortunate to include within its ranks many skilled and experienced legal practitioners. We are grateful for the valuable contribution each member of our Alumni has made to the firm and want to ensure that we keep in touch with the people who have contributed to our success.
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Pro Bono
The term “pro bono” (‘for the public good’) involves work undertaken by law firms and lawyers in providing assistance to those who need legal representation but who cannot obtain representation because they cannot afford it and would thereby suffer an injustice. This advice typically extends not only to individuals but also charitable and other non-profit organisations. Herbert Geer encourages legal staff and support staff to contribute to others in the community through the firm’s pro bono work. The efforts of the staff who participate in a variety of ways, both during office hours and afterwards is recognised within the firm.
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Events
Herbert Geer regularly participates in legal and community events. We also host our own events and seminars to share our knowledge with clients. Individually, our staff also make a valuable contribution by participating in or supporting fundraising events, such as Woody's Murray to Moyne Cycling Challenge, Oxfam Trailwalker, Around the Bay in a Day, Bridge to Brisbane, and the City2Surf.
Supporting legal and community organisations
A number of our partners and staff lend their time, expertise and support to charities, not-for-profit organisations and other organisations that make a valuable contribution to the legal or wider community, including:
- The Big Issue – Partner Adam Brooks was appointed to the Board of Directors of The Big Issue in 2009, following his involvement as a Director in the 2008 Homeless World Cup organisation. The Big Issue helps homeless and marginalised people to participate in society more effectively and is regularly cited as one of Australia's leading and most respected social enterprises.
- Centre for Eye Research Australia - Partner Peter Nankivell is a Director at the Centre for Eye Research Australia Limited (CERA), a pre-eminent vision related research institute. Peter also discharges the role of Chairman of the Eye Research Australian Foundation and the Ansell Opthamology Foundation.
- VicDeaf - Partner Adam Brooks has served as a director of Vicdeaf since 2004 and currently serves as its Vice-President and chair of its investment committee. Vicdeaf is the leading provider of services to the Victorian deaf and hard of hearing communities.