Mexico City, November 16, 2023. Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social A.C. (BJGS), founded by professors of the School of Law of the Universidad Panamericana, y Basham Foundation have signed a collaboration agreement.
The purpose of this agreement is to carry out joint activities in different areas of law for the benefit of the public served by the BJGS, as well as to contribute to the training of Panamericana Law students who collaborate with the BJGS.
Dr. Fernando Batista Jiménez, Dean of the Panamericana School of Law; María Fernanda González, Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Law and María Dolores Franco Cendejas, Liaison Coordinator of the School of Law, were present at the ceremony, which took place at the facilities of our university.
Also present were Francisco Vázquez Gómez, academic secretary; Sandra Zamora Galván, director of the BJGS and Basham Partners Víctor Manuel Barajas and Alejandro Catalá Guerrero.
About the agreement
Due to the relationship that exists between Basham, Ringe y Correa and Panamericana, together with the relationship between the Basham Foundation and BJGS, it was necessary to join efforts to reach a greater number of people who can benefit in their respective fields .
In addition, Basham's partners are looking for an increase in the training of the firm's collaborators, as well as a greater professional projection of the interns of the BJGS of Panamericana.
During the signing of the agreement, the relationship that has existed over the years between the School of Law and Basham, Ringe y Correa was discussed. They also discussed how the Basham Foundation came about and how its objectives match those of the BJGS.
Support in areas where the other party is not able to provide its services was also considered. "For sometime we had been thinking about a pro bono project of greater scope, what better than with the BJGS of Panamericana, where we can in turn show the members of the firm what we do within a law firm like Basham," stated the partners of Basham.
They also stated: "The combined efforts of both institutions bring great social value to our country. This project motivates our lawyers to carry out pro bono activities on their own initiative.
About Basham, Ringe and Correa
Basham, Ringe y Correa is a leading full-service law firm in Latin America, with a history of more than 100 years since its founding in 1912. The firm stands out for its ethics, quality and professionalism in serving clients both in Mexico and abroad.
Basham's lawyers actively participate in international institutions and operations, allowing them to exchange information and experiences to strengthen their ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment. In addition, they offer business opportunities for their clients.
About BJGS
For more than three decades, the Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social has been working tirelessly to ensure that low-income individuals and families in Mexico have access to free legal services .
The BJGS, composed of students and faculty of the Law School of Universidad Panamericana, has become an invaluable support for those who face legal problems and cannot afford attorney's fees.
With more than 51,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries, BJGS has proven to be a powerful force in the fight against legal defenselessness.
For more information go to: www.bufetejuridicogratuito.org.mx
