JoAnn Fonzone is a respected legal presence in Philadelphia whose career spans over two decades. Her legal expertise involves handling litigation in the areas of securities, intellectual property, and corporate law. In her present position, JoAnn works as an attorney at the Law Office of JoAnn Fonzone, which she established in 1997. Over the course of her career, JoAnn Fonzone has given back to the community by offering pro bono services to a wide range of clients including veterans and survivors of domestic violence.

Pro bono is a legal term of Latin origin that refers to circumstances where legal services are offered by lawyers free-of-charge or at reduced fees for the public good. Lawyers are bound by ethical rules to give back to the community by offering free legal services to those in need, as opposed to always working for a fee. The American Bar Association has a pro bono center that recommends lawyers donate 50 hours a year to pro bono work.

The need for legal services among people who are poor and vulnerable is overwhelming. To mitigate this situation, these services are offered to marginalized communities and underserved populations such as the elderly and children, groups that are often unable to access essential legal services due to a lack of income or resources. Attorneys also offer pro bono services to organizations that work to promote social causes such as preventing domestic violence and abuse as well as environmental groups.