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Exelon's legal group wins pro bono award

Exelon Corp.'s legal department has been honored by Pro Bono Institute with the 2017 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award in recognition of its efforts and leadership to provide legal assistance to those who could otherwise not afford it.

The award is presented annually to an organization that has provided exemplary pro bono service and leadership and reflects Exelon's commitment to giving back in the communities where its people work and live.

Fortune recently named Chicago-based Exelon to its 2017 list of the World's Most Admired Companies, which, in part, recognized the company for social responsibility efforts such as those praised by PBI. In 2016, Exelon employees served more than 170,000 hours of community service, and Exelon companies and the Exelon Foundation donated more than $46 million to nonprofits - the largest amount ever.

Members of the Exelon legal department are engaged in matters ranging from drafting estate planning documents for first responders to retirement preparation for low-income seniors. The company provides mentoring opportunities for in-house pro bono leaders and considers pro bono work when evaluating opportunities to engage outside counsel.

"At Exelon, we recognize the importance of supporting the communities we serve, beyond delivering clean, affordable and reliable energy. Many families don't have access to legal services, and this is one way we can help address a critical, unmet need in our communities," O'Neill said.

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