Annual Conference

PBI 2026 Annual Conference
March 4-6, 2026
The Westin Washington, D.C., Downtown

The PBI 2026 Annual Conference is the legal profession’s premier pro bono event tailored to the interests and needs of pro bono leaders at law firms, in-house legal departments, and public interest organizations.

PRE-CONFERENCE | March 4, 2026
Maximizing Access, Maximizing Justice: Expanding Pro Bono Beyond Traditional Limits

This year, PBI will offer a Pre-Conference on how the legal community can innovate to advance justice in changing times. The Pre-Conference will explore cutting edge initiatives, tools, and ideas to engage lawyers, legal staff, expert service providers, and community partners to broaden access to justice and deepen impact. FIND OUT MORE

AWARDS

PBI will present its 2026 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award and 2026 President’s Award at the PBI Annual Conference Reception on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 LAURIE D. ZELON PRO BONO AWARDEE

Wells Fargo and Ellen Patterson, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARDEE

Susan Hackett, CEO (retired), Legal Executive Leadership, LLC

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The generosity of our sponsors enables PBI to:

Drive initiatives that empower organizations to expand access to justice;
Deliver exclusive expertise and resources that help law firms and legal departments maximize their pro bono impact year-round;
Elevate exceptional programs that positions our sponsors as leaders in the legal profession;
And more!

Together, we can shape the future of pro bono and transform the lives of people and communities around the globe. Thank you for helping us make justice possible for all.

Please direct questions about sponsorship to:

Danny Reed, Director of Development
202.729.6691 | dreed@probonoinst.org

Please direct all other Conference inquiries to events@probonoinst.org.