ST. LOUIS - s4story -- The Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter is proud to celebrate National Pro Bono Month this October by recognizing the significant contributions of its members, who volunteer their time and expertise to provide free legal services throughout the year in the St. Louis community.

Serving Veterans and Their Families

On April 23, 2026, Chapter members partnered once again with the Missouri Veterans Commission to host a Veterans' Estate Planning Clinic. Volunteer attorneys worked directly with veterans and their families to prepare essential legal documents, including simple wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and health care directives.

"National Pro Bono Month is a time to highlight the extraordinary work of our members, who generously give their time and skills to support individuals and families in need," said Essica Zink, the Chapter's 2026 Pro Bono Chairperson, and Assistant General Counsel, Cencora, Inc.

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Since launching its partnership with the Missouri Veterans Commission in 2019, the Chapter has participated in 16 estate planning clinics, executing more than 1,200 legal documents for veterans and their families. The estimated value of these pro bono services exceeds $660,000.

Supporting Local Families and Caregivers

On August 6, 2026, Chapter members partnered with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri to host a Relative Caregiver Clinic. Volunteer members assisted individuals within the community to complete the Missouri Relative Caregiver Affidavit. This affidavit provides an important legal tool for families caring for children outside of a formal guardianship relationship by allowing eligible relatives to authorize medical treatment and enroll children in school when they are unable to obtain a parent's consent.

Commitment Beyond the Courtroom

In addition to these legal clinics, ACC STL members regularly collaborate with local nonprofits to meet community needs beyond legal representation. This includes volunteering with Operation Food Search and other service initiatives that combine professional networking with meaningful community impact.

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About the Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter

The Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter, the premier bar association for in-house counsel, was founded in 1987. The Chapter has more than 650 members who represent over 175 organizations. The St. Louis Chapter's commitment to its members and community has earned it an impressive list of accolades as a leader in the global network of chapters:

• Chapter of the Year 2012 and 2015,
• Best Membership Strategy Award 2018,
• Gold Chapter of Distinction designation, 2018–24,
• Best Diversity Initiative Award 2020, 2022 and 2024,
• Innovative Programming Effort Award 2023, and
• Best Partnership Program Award 2023.

To learn more, please visit https://www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/st-louis.