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Category: Video

“The Time to Lead is Now”

May 11, 2017

“The future will belong to those who can embrace change.” – Hilarie Bass, President-Elect, American Bar Association; Greenberg Traurig*†, Co-President We have previously reported that a video can be an innovative and engaging way to promote law firms pro bono program and demonstrate the firm’s dedication to pro bono. Similarly, a video is an eye-catching and informative way to promote legal services organizations and create awareness about needs and opportunities. This year, our friends at The Florida Bar Foundation released an inspiring video, “The Time to Lead Is Now.” The fast-paced and ­­­catchy video is a call to action and

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Chief Legal Officers Speak Out on Pro Bono

July 17, 2015

Chief legal officers have been at the forefront of the incredible growth of in-house pro bono.  Many have publicly emphasized the importance of engaging in pro bono not just for their own legal departments but for every lawyer. At the 2014 PBI Annual Dinner, Randy Milch, former general counsel and current executive vice president and strategic policy advisor, Verizon Communications Inc.**, shared why pro bono service is important and spoke about the tremendous need for attorneys to volunteer and become evangelists for pro legal services. In his remarks, Milch, acknowledging that more than 80 percent of the legal needs of

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Video: Why Do Pro Bono? Michael Howson, AOL Inc.

July 2, 2015

Michael Howson, assistant general counsel, AOL Inc.**, explains how pro bono work creates a sense of  balance between his day-to-day corporate responsibilities and his desire to make an immediate impact in his community. YouTube Link ** denotes a Corporate Pro Bono Challenge® signatory

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Video: Why Do Pro Bono? Larry Bennett, Intel

June 3, 2015

Do you remember what inspired you to become an attorney? This week, we hear from Larry Bennett, patent attorney, Intel Corporation**, as he describes how using various practice skills on pro bono cases remind him of why he decided to practice law. YouTube Link ** denotes a Corporate Pro Bono Challenge® signatory

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Farewell and Good Luck to Bob Dell!

January 16, 2015

We at The PBEye bid farewell to longtime Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins*† Bob Dell who has retired from the firm. Bob led the firm for two decades before officially retiring December 31. As a member of PBI’s Law Firm Pro Bono Project Advisory Committee, Bob has been a great supporter of pro bono over the years and a dear friend to PBI. We wanted to share with you this touching video from Latham & Watkins that highlights Bob’s stellar career and includes comments from his colleagues on his commitment to pro bono. We wish Bob well in his

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Video: Why Do Pro Bono? Regina Hopkins, DC Bar

January 9, 2015

Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Pro bono is a great start. This week, we hear from Regina Hopkins, assistant director for community economic development, DC Bar, as she explains why pro bono plays an important role in enhancing our communities. YouTube Link

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Great Causes, Great Work

December 23, 2014

We at The PBEye wanted to share this inspiring video from our friends at Morrison & Foerster*†.  Highlighting the firm’s 85,000+ hours of pro bono in 2013, the video explores the current crisis in access to justice and the important role that pro bono plays in helping close the justice gap. Watch above as the attorneys featured in the video explain what it means to be “MoFo.” † denotes a Member of the Law Firm Pro Bono Project * denotes a Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® signatory

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