Category: Law Firm Pro Bono

It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need an antidote for the Monday blues? Tune in to the Law Firm Pro Bono Project’s podcast, the Pro Bono Happy Hour, and learn about exciting and meaningful developments in the world of law firm pro bono and access to justice. Don’t miss our recent interview with Michael Lucas of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF). Michael talks to us about being a leader in the public interest community, providing the “best legal representation money can’t buy,” and trends in access to justice, including new, place-based initiatives designed to take pro bono services directly into the community. Subscribe to the

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Did you miss us over Thanksgiving break? Tune in to the Law Firm Pro Bono Project’s podcast, the Pro Bono Happy Hour, and learn about exciting and meaningful developments in the world of law firm pro bono and access to justice. Don’t miss our recent interview with Sarah Dohoney Byrne and Stephanie Gryder of Moore & Van Allen†. Sarah and Stephanie talk to us about the firm’s pro bono program, its Human Trafficking Pro Bono Project, the intersection of law firm pro bono and diversity/inclusion efforts, and more. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have you rated

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need some listening material for your Thanksgiving  travels? Tune in to the Law Firm Pro Bono Project’s podcast, the Pro Bono Happy Hour, and learn about exciting and meaningful developments in the world of law firm pro bono and access to justice. Don’t miss our recent interview with Dawn Caldart of Quarles & Brady *†. Dawn talks to us about her career, the firm’s pro bono program, the pro bono culture in Milwaukee, the relationship of pro bono to lawyer professional development, and more. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have you rated us on iTunes yet?

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Pro Bono Values Project

“[I]t is the right thing to do. Everyone should have access to justice. A lot of people do not have access to justice because they cannot afford it. It is my spiritual view on humanity and my personal belief.” (Graduate Lawyer, Medium Law Firm.) We recently learned about an intriguing empirical study that examines the motivations of lawyers who participate in pro bono work. Over a four month period, the University of Queensland Pro Bono Centre at TC Beirne School of Law interviewed lawyers across Australia.  The lawyers came from firms of various sizes, practice areas, and seniority levels. The

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“Learn and Serve” – The Next Pro Bono Frontier

Fall is law school application season. While researching and evaluating the distinguishing features of various schools, the availability of significant pro bono opportunities is an increasingly important factor in prospective law students’  decisionmaking. Law schools, law firms, and public interest organizations have made tremendous progress in their efforts to involve law students in providing meaningful and invaluable pro bono service. Many of these efforts are court or litigation-oriented. We were excited to learn recently of a different and unique opportunity: “Doing good by doing deals.” In cooperation with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius*†, students at The University of Michigan Law School

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“Sneak Preview”

As we’ve previously reported, a video is an innovative and engaging way for law firms to promote their pro bono programs and demonstrate their commitment to access to justice. Videos not only allow firms to present their commitment to pro bono in a concise and effective manner but also provide them with the opportunity to display the character of their firm and their core values to the public, including potential recruits and clients. Moreover, videos have the power to inspire and motivate firm attorneys and staff to contribute to something bigger than themselves and get involved. Check out this video: “Why

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

No tricks, only treats! Tune in to the Law Firm Pro Bono Project’s podcast, the Pro Bono Happy Hour, and learn about exciting and meaningful developments in the world of law firm pro bono and access to justice. Don’t miss the continuation of our recent interview with Angela Vigil of Baker & McKenzie*†, during which she talks about teaming with corporate clients on pro bono projects, the evolving law firm and pro bono landscape, and more. If you missed part one, it is available on both iTunes and YouTube. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have you

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Pro Bono Strengthens Lawyers and Law Firms

We spend a lot of time reading, thinking, talking, and writing about why lawyers should do pro bono work. In case you need additional reasons, check out this recent article that offers some adaptable tips and reminders: Instilling values.  A law firm’s pro bono practice embodies its core values and demonstrates a commitment to access to justice. Recruitment and retention. Pro bono is a must to attract and retain legal talent – especially among millennials. Fifty-nine percent of millennials gravitate toward employers with organized corporate social responsibility programs. Your pro bono program could be a decisive factor in attracting recruits

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

The World Series doesn’t start until tomorrow night, so tonight you can tune in to the Law Firm Pro Bono Project’s podcast, the Pro Bono Happy Hour, and learn about exciting and meaningful developments in the world of law firm pro bono and access to justice. Don’t miss our recent interview with Angela Vigil of Baker & McKenzie*†. In part one of our two-installment episode, Angela talks to us about the firm’s pro bono program, her career, a wide range of pro bono efforts to help kids, and more. Don’t forget to check back on Thursday to catch the conclusion

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Interested in a Remote or In-person House Call?

Are you taking full advantage of your Law Firm Pro Bono Project member benefits?  Don’t miss your chance to schedule a visit with Law Firm Project staff. House calls are part of our expert and confidential consultative services. Law Firm Project staff visit law firms and meet with firm and office leaders; pro bono committees; pro bono partners, coordinators, directors, and managers; and others to offer individual assistance tailored to your firm. During these meetings we discuss issues and challenges encountered, share noteworthy trends in pro bono, and offer insights on innovative pro bono projects undertaken by other leading firms in

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