HOUSTON, TX, July 2, 2025 – Robert Caine, a Senior Corporate Paralegal at Baker Botts, has been awarded with the prestigious 2025 Pro Bono Support Staff Award by The State Bar of Texas. As a driving force in pro bono service, his leadership and commitment to justice for the underserved reflect the highest ideals of the legal profession.

Robert’s exceptional contributions to pro bono legal efforts have made a lasting impact on both the legal community and the lives of countless individuals. He oversees data management for over 600 firmwide pro bono cases and approximately 300 cases in Houston and serves as a de facto pro bono coordinator. He connects and facilitates attorneys, pro bono organizations and clients to ensure those seeking legal assistance receive the support they need.

The Pro Bono Support Staff Award recognizes the outstanding and exemplary contributions of non-attorney volunteers such as paralegals, administrative assistants, interpreters, and other support staff who work on pro bono projects. The award promotes the awareness of pro bono activities that non-attorneys can participate in and encourages non-attorneys who work in the legal profession to volunteer their time and specialty skills to pro bono projects within their community.

Baker Botts’ pro bono efforts cover a broad spectrum of legal services, from advocacy for vulnerable populations to support for civil rights and environmental protection initiatives. Robert Caine serves as an exemplary leader as Baker Botts expands its ability to serve the underrepresented and foster sustainable change.

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