Jipyeong Law Firm and Duru, a non-profit organization led by Chairman Lim Seong-taek, held a two-day event on September 1 and 2 to celebrate 'Jipyeong Public Interest Day' and the founding anniversary of Duru.
Since establishing Duru in 2014, Jipyeong has designated September 1 as 'Jipyeong Public Interest Day' to reflect on the past year's public interest activities and share the meaning and value of public service with its members.
The event featured a commemorative video showcasing various public interest activities conducted by Jipyeong and Duru over the past year. The video included stories from Jipyeong members involved in public interest work, messages from the Seoul headquarters and offices in Suncheon and abroad, as well as heartfelt accounts from clients connected through these activities.
Additionally, the event celebrated the achievements of the 'Together for Good 2026 – Pro Bono Challenge,' which took place over three months starting in May.
This challenge was designed to help Jipyeong members experience public interest work more closely and implement it in their daily lives through three programs: the 'Good Impact Idea Challenge,' where members submitted public interest activity ideas; the 'Pro Bono Story Challenge,' where members shared their public interest experiences; and the 'Together for Good Challenge,' which involved team-based volunteer activities. Through these initiatives, members exchanged ideas and experiences, collectively sharing the significance of public service.
Starting with Public Interest Day, Jipyeong and Duru plan to broaden discussions on the meaning of public service throughout September. They will conduct various programs, including a public interest lecture with writer Moon Yoo-seok from the drama 'Pro Bono,' meal service volunteering, and 'No Paper Towel Day,' allowing members to actively participate in promoting the value of public service.
Moon Su-sang, a lawyer and chair of the Jipyeong Public Interest Committee, stated, 'Jipyeong and Duru will continue to create necessary changes in our society through pro bono activities based on legal expertise and various social contribution efforts involving our members. We will consistently practice social responsibility and carry forward the value of public service as part of our organizational culture.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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