Each year PBI hosts several mission driven events to provide resources to law firms, legal departments, and other key stakeholders, forge connections, and advance pro bono and access to justice.

Annual Conference – PBI annually convenes pro bono and access to justice leaders in Washington, D.C. to learn from each other, take advantage of PBI’s significant resources, explore emerging issues, and network.

Annual Dinner – PBI hosts this annual celebration in New York to recognize exceptional pro bono achievements that are designed to inspire innovations in the delivery of pro bono legal services.

Special Events

• EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day – The CPBO project of PBI hosts this annual event in collaboration with legal departments of electric and gas companies to engage in-house lawyers and legal staff in pro bono legal services.
• Financial Institution Pro Bono Day (FIPBD) – The CPBO project  hosts this annual event in collaboration with legal departments in the finance and insurance industries to engage in-house lawyers and legal staff in pro bono legal services.
• Social Impact – PBI hosts a variety convenings of key stakeholders, including law firms, legal departments, and public interest organizations, to enhance pro bono and tackle barriers to access to justice more broadly.

Awards – Throughout the year, PBI presents several awards to recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to pro bono legal work and access to justice.