COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

At TressCox, we are deeply committed to contributing to the community.

We have a substantial pro-bono budget and take pro-bono referrals from the Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

PILCH was established in 1994 by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre in partnership with the NSW Law Society and the NSW Bar Association. In Victoria, the partnership is between the Law Institute Victoria and The Victorian Bar. In Queensland it is a partnership of law firms, barristers, the Queensland Association of Independent Legal Services Inc., the Queensland Law Society Incorporated, the Queensland Bar Association, Legal Aid Queensland, university law schools, accountancy firms and government and corporate legal units.

PILCH coordinates the legal profession’s pro-bono work in cases of public interest. It aims to improve access to legal services for individuals or non-profit organisations in legal matters that are in the public interest. It also aims to improve and coordinate the performance of pro-bono work by the legal profession.

The majority of the firm’s pro-bono budget is dedicated to referrals from PILCH.

The firm has a partner in charge of pro-bono matters. This role is currently filled by Michael Bracken. If you have a request for the firm to accept a pro-bono matter, please contact us by sending an email to michael_bracken@tresscox.com.au

TressCox Lawyers is proud to support a wide variety of sponsorships that include social, community and cultural interests. We currently support the RSPCA, Australian Medical Association (NSW) Charitable Foundation and Property Industry Foundation through sponsorship of their main fundraising events each year.

	Property Industry Foundation TressCox proudly supports the Property Industry Foundation and is recognised as a National Gold Donor. The Foundation raises in the vicinity of $1.5 million each year. They distribute donations and provide in-kind building services to approximately 20 children’s charities.
	RSPCA Victoria Million Paws Walk Sponsor TressCox are major supporting sponsors of the Million Paws Walk which is a day when pets grab their owners by the lead and take them for a walk around Albert Park Lake to help raise money for the RSPCA so that they can continue to improve the welfare of animals.     RSPCA World Animal Day Gala Ball Major Sponsor An international celebration of animals and the contribution they make to our lives. The RSPCA aims to raise more than $100,000 for animal welfare and adoption services from this event. TressCox are proud to be supporting sponsors of this black tie gala evening.
	Variety Bash Sponsor TressCox is the supporting sponsor of the Variety Bash. The Bash is an eight day drive in the country that is organized by Variety, The Children’s Charity. It is not a race or a rally, it is a madcap event designed to put the 'fun' into fundraising. Unlike some similar events, the money raised goes directly to inspire hope and enrich the lives of children in need.

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