Category: Pro Bono Week

By Christiana Teodoro, PBI Intern Since January, budget reductions and staffing changes at the federal level have created new challenges for communities across the United States. With funding cuts to programs like Medicaid, food assistance, and equity programs, many are looking to volunteers with legal and human resources expertise for counseling. Furthermore, a recent survey of nonprofits showed that 74% of the surveyed organizations experienced increased demand for their services at the same time that 60% of the organizations had their funding cut. These conditions indicate that there is a greater need for pro bono work. One impactful way that

By Alyssa Saunders, Director, Corporate Pro Bono Pro Bono Week is the perfect time to infuse energy and inspiration into your pro bono efforts. The National Celebration of Pro Bono, held every October since 2009, encourages lawyers and legal staff to participate in and celebrate the delivery of pro bono legal services. Pro Bono Week is also an excellent opportunity for law firms and legal departments to reflect annually on their commitment to serving underrepresented communities, by taking stock of pro bono programs, reinvigorating ongoing efforts, launching new signature projects or collaborations, and engaging new volunteers. Why Pro Bono Week