| Mayora & Mayora, S.C. is a leading firm in Latin America, renowned for their legal expertise and dedication to pro bono work. Every year, the firm’s attorneys provide hundreds of hours of free legal assistance to communities, non-profits, and individuals across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. |
| The firm’s commitment to pro bono work is evident not only in the number of projects its attorneys undertake, but also in their leadership roles within nonprofits and pro bono organizations across the region. Notably, Mayora & Mayora’s Guatemala office is a founding member of the Pro Bono Foundation of Guatemala, which aims to expand and enhance the quality of pro bono services in the country. Partners Claudia Pereira and Paola Galich are active members of the Association, with the firm providing both financial and non-financial support. In El Salvador, Partner Manuel Telles is an active member of the Board of Fundación Heroes-Telus Community Board. This organization is a charitable arm of Telus, one of the largest BPOs in the world, and their work ranges from building schools in low socioeconomic areas to funding female entrepreneurs. Additionally, Partner Odín Guillén is Secretary of the Board of Caehro Foundation, an organization focused on restoring the environment and infrastructure in Trujillo, Honduras. Under the leadership of these two partners, attorneys at Mayora & Mayora provide free legal services to both organizations, thus advancing their important missions. Because of the firm’s unwavering commitment to volunteerism, they have been recognized for several years as a “Leading Light” in Latin America. This prestigious award is given by Latin Lawyer and the Vance Center, and recognizes firms for their exceptional pro bono contributions. Of the countless organizations and individuals that Mayora & Mayora supports, some notable examples of recent clients include the following:Counteract International (formerly Orphan Helpers), a non-profit organization based in the United States working to educate abandoned, abused, and incarcerated youth to help them succeed in life. The firm constituted its Guatemalan non-profit organization and has continued to provide ongoing pro bono support including assisting with their name change. Junkabal, an organization that offers a personalized, comprehensive, education aimed at the intellectual, human, and spiritual development of girls from low-income backgrounds. Attorneys at Mayora & Mayora have assisted with a variety of projects ranging from labor matters to dealings with the Ministry of Education. Asociación AM-AMATI ONG de Incidencia, Medio Ambiente y Fortalecimiento Institucional, an NGO committed to conserving the environment by protecting, preserving, and restoring the Amatitlán Lake basin and mitigating the effects of pollution. The firm assisted with the incorporation and registration of the non-profit entity.Mayora & Mayora exemplifies how a law firm can have a meaningful impact. Their pro bono support has touched countless lives, and they will undoubtedly continue to uplift communities across Latin America for years to come. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the attorneys at Mayora & Mayora for their incredible work! |
