This Volunteer Menu highlights the pro bono opportunities that are open to in-house lawyers and legal professionals across financial institutions and insurance companies as part of the 2026 Financial Institution Pro Bono Day® (FIPBD®) event.
The purpose of this Volunteer Menu is to share opportunities that any member of an in-house legal department can sign up for, regardless of their organization. Many participating legal departments also host internal events for their own teams; those opportunities are not included here.
The opportunities listed below include virtual and in-person events, along with details on participation requirements and how to RSVP. While some events can accommodate many volunteers, others may have capacity limits. Please RSVP early if you are interested. This list is updated on an ongoing basis; check back regularly for new opportunities.
A comprehensive list of all FIPBD events and participation will be shared after the event as part of the FIPBD event Impact Summary.
The FIPBD event, organized by Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), the global in-house project of the Pro Bono Institute (PBI), brings together legal teams from financial institutions and insurance companies to provide pro bono legal assistance to underserved communities, highlighting the impact of in-house pro bono work.
Contracts Clinic for Small Business Owners
April 30, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET (open to US-based legal and compliance lawyers)
Volunteers will join in-house legal departments, Chapman and Cutler LLP, and Legal Aid for New Entrepreneurs (LANE) to meet with small business owners to draft, review, and revise contracts that are critical to the growth and success of small businesses.
RSVP by April 2.
Immigrant Intake Clinic
April 30, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (open to U.S.-based legal and compliance lawyers)
Volunteers will join in-house legal departments, Chapman and Cutler LLP, and the American Bar Association Commission on Immigration to conduct intake interviews with clients, address questions, and assess eligibility for legal relief. The clinic will provide critical support in helping participants facing challenges in the immigration system to access legal assistance.
RSVP by April 2.
Virtual Credit Repair Clinic for Trafficking Survivors
April 28, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (two shifts: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET; open to lawyers and legal professionals)
Volunteers will join Corporate Pro Bono for a virtual clinic supporting trafficking survivors who face barriers to financial stability due to past financial abuse. Working in small teams, volunteers will review survivors’ credit reports and draft Trafficking Block Requests to the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to remove adverse entries resulting from trafficking and correct inaccurate information. Training is provided to volunteers prior to the clinic. Volunteers will work in teams of three, and each team will have at least one law firm lawyer who is responsible for finalizing and mailing the request and responding to requests to cure.
This clinic has limited openings for volunteers to participate in one of two shifts: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. Because of the high level of volunteer interest, volunteers will be assigned only to one survivor and one shift. Please indicate all availability to maximize flexibility in scheduling the survivors for their clinic meetings. Volunteers are not confirmed for the clinic until they receive a client assignment. Interested volunteers will be put on a wait list.
RSVP by April 3.
Discharge Upgrade Intake Clinic
April 30, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET (open to lawyers and legal professionals)
Volunteers will join in-house legal departments, Davis Wright Tremaine, and The Veterans Consortium to interview veterans. Working in teams, volunteers will gather information about the veteran’s military service and document what led to their discharge. They will then complete a detailed intake form to assist The Veterans Consortium in evaluating the veteran’s eligibility for full representation by their program.
Volunteers will be required to complete a one-hour, on-demand training in advance of the session. Participants will then meet with their clients during a one-hour time slot between 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET. Volunteers will have the opportunity to select which hour-long slot they are interested in when registering for the opportunity.
RSVP by April 6 (capacity limited).
Justice in Action Pro Bono Sprint – Stop and Search: Focus on Real Rights of Children (APAC, EMEA & Americas)
April 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM HKT (APAC); April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CEST (EMEA & India); April 23, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT (Americas)
Volunteers will help answer key questions from young people to support children and youth in understanding their rights when interacting with law enforcement. This work will contribute to resources used by children and advocates to educate and empower youth to realize their rights. This project supports the International Centre for Justice Alliance.
All work related to the Sprint is conducted during the Sprint. Volunteers are trained at the start of the session and then divided into small teams to work on specific assignments. The volunteers wrap their work after three hours, then come together to reflect on the substantive legal work.
RSVP by April 10: APAC; EMEA & India; Americas.
Justice in Action Pro Bono Sprint – Promises Made, Promises Kept? Tracking Progress Toward the Paris Agreement (APAC, EMEA & Americas)
April 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM HKT (APAC); April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CEST (EMEA & India); April 23, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT (Americas)
Volunteers will help track how countries are meeting commitments under the Paris Agreement through their national climate plans. Teams will examine review and reporting mechanisms to assess progress, including data on just transition, adaptation, loss and damage, and carbon markets. This project supports Legal Response International.
All work related to the Sprint is conducted during the Sprint. Volunteers are trained at the start of the session and then divided into small teams to work on specific assignments. The volunteers wrap their work after three hours, then come together to reflect on the substantive legal work.
RSVP by April 10: APAC; EMEA & India; Americas.
Justice in Action Pro Bono Sprint – Ending Domestic Violence: A Violation of Human Rights (EMEA)
April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CEST (EMEA & India only)
Volunteers will update the Fighting Domestic Violence resource to evaluate whether countries are meeting emerging international standards that would recognize domestic and intimate partner violence as a violation of human rights. This work will help inform global advocacy efforts and policy development. This project supports Every Woman Treaty.
All work related to the Sprint is conducted during the Sprint. Volunteers are trained at the start of the session and then divided into small teams to work on specific assignments. The volunteers wrap their work after three hours, then come together to reflect on the substantive legal work.
RSVP by April 10: EMEA & India.
Justice in Action Pro Bono Sprint – Be Well: Examining State Laws to Support Mental Health for Foster Youth (Americas only)
April 23, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT (Americas only)
Volunteers will research state-by-state laws, regulations, and policies to support mental health services for foster youth. This work will help strengthen nonprofit processes for screening, record-keeping, and engaging volunteer therapists, supporting continued access to critical care. This project supports A Home Within.
All work related to the Sprint is conducted during the Sprint. Volunteers are trained at the start of the session and then divided into small teams to work on specific assignments. The volunteers wrap their work after three hours, then come together to reflect on the substantive legal work.
RSVP by April 10: Americas.
Expungement Clinic
April 30, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET (open to lawyers and legal professionals)
Volunteers will join in-house legal departments, Davis Wright Tremaine, and Legal Aid Chicago to assist clients in preparing their petition for expungement and sealing. A criminal record can significantly hinder someone’s ability to move forward in life. Even a conviction for a minor non-violent offense from decades ago can impact someone’s ability to secure employment, stable housing, and benefits. Expunging or sealing eligible records can reopen doors across society, including access to social services, education, housing, and employment.
The clinic will kick off with a one-hour, CLE-eligible training on how to prepare a criminal expungement petition. After the training, volunteers will work in teams to prepare a petition for expungement and sealing for pre-screened clients. Legal Aid Chicago will provide training materials in advance and will be present throughout the clinic to answer any questions.
RSVP by April 17 (capacity limited).
50-State Scam Resources Research Clinic
April 30, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (open to lawyers and legal professionals)
Volunteers will join in-house legal departments, Davis Wright Tremaine, and the Scam Justice Legal Clinic for a virtual research clinic supporting survivors of scams, fraud, and cybercrime. Volunteers will receive a 30-minute training that provides a framework on the scam prevention legal landscape before diving into research questions based on their assigned state. Volunteers will help identify real-world resources across the nation—such as victim compensation programs, government support offices, pro bono legal service referral organizations, and pending legislation—that can directly benefit people harmed by cybercrime.
The resulting research will be used to benefit pro bono clients of the Scam Justice Legal Clinic (SJLC). SJLC is an innovative pro bono collaboration among Davis Wright Tremaine, Amazon, the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust, and Pro Bono Institute, which aims to support survivors of scams through limited-scope legal clinics, resources, referrals, and more.
RSVP by April 24.
Charlotte Triage Lawyer on the Line (Charlotte, NC)
April 16, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET, in-person at 201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (open to lawyers and legal professionals; no NC license required)
Volunteers will join Charlotte Triage, McGuireWoods, and Legal Aid of North Carolina to provide legal advice to clients experiencing landlord-tenant repair issues. Volunteers will speak with clients by phone and follow up with a written advice letter. This is an entry-level opportunity open to lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Legal Aid of North Carolina attorneys will be on site to provide supervision and answer questions throughout the clinic.
RSVP by April 14.
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic (Washington, DC)
April 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, in-person at PNC DC Office, 800 17th St NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC (open to lawyers and legal professionals; no law license required)
Volunteers will join PNC and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center for a walk-in legal clinic for community-based entrepreneurs with general legal questions about their aspiring or existing small businesses. This is a brief advice clinic; volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation. Malpractice insurance is provided. Non-lawyers will conduct on-site client-intake interviews.
RSVP: Contact Darryl Maxwell at dmaxwell@dcbar.org.
