Category: Podcast

It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need some listening material as you prepare for Super Bowl Sunday (or to avoid the game, if that’s your preference)? 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 Houstonian, Ellyn Haikin Josef of Vinson & Elkins*†. Ellyn talks to us about her career, the pro bono culture in Houston, “virtual pro bono clinics,” assisting Holocaust survivors, and more. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need a cure for the winter 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 the continuation of our recent interview with Don Salzman of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom*†, during which he talks about the firm’s pro bono program, its global Impact Project, and more. Part one, is available on both iTunes and YouTube. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have you rated us on iTunes yet?

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need some listening material for your winter hibernation? 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 Don Salzman of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom*†. In part one, Don talks to us about his career, indigent criminal defense work, the Norfolk Four, the Clemency Project 2014, and more. Don’t forget to check back on Thursday to catch the conclusion of our conversation with Don! Subscribe to the Pro

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It’s Pro Bono Podcast Monday

Need some listening material for Winter 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 Whitney Untiedt of Akerman†. Whitney talks to us about her career, the firm’s pro bono program, the pro bono culture in Florida, access to justice for “juvenile lifers,” poverty simulation exercises, and more. Subscribe to the Pro Bono Happy Hour in iTunes. Have you rated us on iTunes yet? Would you consider doing

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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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“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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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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