2018 Equal Justice Conference: Anti-Human Trafficking Litigation

For millions of trafficking victims worldwide, pro bono lawyers may be their chance to reclaim freedom and dignity. But for the attorneys providing pro bono, these cases can be complex and resources can be hard to find. In this report from On The Road at the 2018 Equal Justice Conference, host Kimberly Sanchez talks to Patrick Arenz, Faith Morse, Vincent Nappo, and Martina Vandenberg about what makes taking on human trafficking cases as a pro bono attorney worthwhile. They discuss the kinds of cases they’ve experienced and provide resources and tips for lawyers interested in anti-human trafficking litigation.

Patrick Arenz is a trial lawyer with Robins Kaplan who litigates and tries high-stakes cases, including cases involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and other commercial disputes.

Faith Morse is an associate attorney at Kelly Andersen Law where she has worked on cases involving nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and more.

Vincent Nappo fights hard for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to obtain justice against abusers and the entities who facilitate such atrocities.

Martina E. Vandenberg is the founder and president of The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center (HT Pro Bono).